In the 2009-10 NBA season, Dwight Howard looked to build on his success from the previous year and lead the Orlando Magic to a championship. The team finished the season with a 59-23 record, good for first place in the Southeast Division.

 Howard’s performance in the regular season was once again outstanding. He averaged 18.3 points, 13.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 61.2% from the field. He led the league in rebounds and blocks per game for the third consecutive year.

 Howard was named to the All-NBA First Team for the second consecutive year and the All-Defensive First Team for the fourth consecutive year. He became the first player since Ben Wallace in 2006 to lead the league in rebounds and blocks per game in the same season.

 In the playoffs, the Magic faced the Charlotte Bobcats in the first round. Howard’s play continued to be excellent, averaging 17.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game in the five-game series. The Magic won their first playoff series in two years.

 In the second round, the Magic faced the Atlanta Hawks. Howard’s dominant play did not waver, averaging 18.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game in the six-game series. The Magic won their second playoff series in two years and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

 In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Magic faced the Boston Celtics. Howard’s play improved, averaging 21.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game in the six-game series. The Magic won the series, advancing to the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history.

 In the NBA Finals, the Magic faced the Los Angeles Lakers, just like in the previous year. Howard’s excellent play continued, averaging 15.4 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game in the five-game series. However, the Magic lost to the Lakers again, ending their playoff run.

 Off the court, Howard was also selected to play on the United States National Team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey, where he helped the team win the gold medal.

 In conclusion, the 2009-10 NBA season was another successful year for Dwight Howard, as he once again established himself as one of the best centers in the league. His dominant play in the regular season and the playoffs helped the Magic reach the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year and demonstrated his stellar two-way abilities. Howard’s performance was once again rewarded with All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team honors, and he led the league in rebounds and blocks per game for the third year in a row. Although the Magic lost in the NBA Finals, Howard’s play throughout the season cemented his status as one of the dominant big men in the game.