Watch: Hawks played tribute video during Dwight Howard’s return to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks played a tribute video to Dwight Howard on Wednesday might in his return to Atlanta.

The team thanked Howard in the 30-second video for “being true to the team” during his season in Atlanta.

Howard, who recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds in Wednesday’s 123-110 win, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in June.

Below is how Howard reacted when the video played in the first quarter of Wednesday’s game.

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