On a video call just now, Dwight Howard said the mother of … While players celebrated the team's first finals appearance in a decade, centre Dwight Howard spoke about his son, 6-year-old David, who lost his mother earlier this year. On a video call just now, Dwight Howard said the mother of his 6-year-old son died about 6 weeks ago. She had epilepsy and had a fatal seizure, the Lakers center says. She deserves and he would deserve better if I didn’t do that.". "Every moment counts,” Howard said, via ESPN. However, during a video conference, Howard stated that spending time with David gave him "some life" while he dealt with the loss of someone significant in his life. "I've had some things happen in my personal life that has been difficult to really handle," Howard said on a video conference call with reporters, via ESPN. 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David’s mom, Melissa Rios, had an epileptic seizure on March 27 at her home in Calabasas, California, according to ESPN. After the Game 5 117-107 victory, Howard spoke about it and how much the win will mean to him. pic.twitter.com/BWLrdWIU3n — Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) May 15, 2020 I think we also take for granted the little things and just spending time with people and stuff like that. The 34-year-old — who earned eight All-Star nods at beginning of his 16-year career, most of them with the Orlando Magic — said he will keep training in Georgia despite stay-at-home restrictions being lifted in the state and the Lakers’ team facility set to open in the coming days. I stay right at home," Howard said on the conference call, USA Today reporter Mark Medina tweeted. Video: Dwight Howard on His 6-Year-Old Son Being in Bubble Months After His Mom Died Video: Stephen Jackson Calls Charles Barkley a Clown For Defending Cops Who Murdered Breonna Taylor All You Need To Know About New Format For Madden NFL 21 Championship Series Howard, who has five children, revealed that he maintained contact with his son, and was even present at her funeral. Dwight Howard revealed that the mother of one of his five children tragically died about six weeks ago. He's grateful he was able to be home in Georgia to be with his son and help him to process the loss. RELATED: Von Miller Opens Up About His 'Frightening' Coronavirus Experience: 'My Lungs Were Constricting'. Dwight said his son being able to watch him play in the WCF has meant the world to him: "He’ll never forget this moment, and neither will I.” pic.twitter.com/uXXM00JlSV. Howard said on a video conference call that he had had some things that had been challenging to manage in his personal life. The most important thing Howard told the media after advancing to the NBA Finals was how his son would remember that moment. The Lakers star told during the video conference that spending time with son gave him 'some life' and that he was trying hard to think about how to cope with losing somebody important. Many NBA fans hate Dwight because he didn’t get along with Kobe Bryant. “It’s bittersweet because I do want to play basketball, but my son right now needs me more than anything,” Howard said, via ESPN. David’s mom, Melissa Rios, had an epileptic seizure on March 27 at her home in Calabasas, California, according to ESPN. The Associated Press reported Howard, 34, said she had epilepsy and died of a fatal seizure. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Lakers center Dwight Howard has had to deal with his own personal tragedy during the coronavirus shutdown. While the coronavirus pandemic has limited gatherings across the country, even for funerals, Howard said he was still able to attend Rios’. ©2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The 8-time All-Star has five children with different mothers and is currently at home with his son in Georgia during the NBA hiatus. Not only does he want to wait for things with the coronavirus to clear up, but he knows he has to be there for his son. The son Dwight Howard has with him in the bubble tragically lost his mom earlier in the year. RELATED: Reggie Bush Reflects on Stepping Back from the NFL and Keeping His 'Focus' on 'Family'. PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMe to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. Reps for Howard and the Lakers did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The two remained close over the years, and said he was even texting with her about joining him and the kids in Georgia when he learned that she had died. Home Improvement’s TV Star Zachery Ty Bryan Behind Bars For Choking Girlfriend, Video: Demetrice Rhynes Arrested for the Murder Of Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Video: Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones Dives Into COVID-19 Crowd Full of Trump Supporters, Diddy Announces New Political Party 2 Weeks Before Election, Video: Trump Plans To Leave America If He Loses To Joe Biden; He’s Scared He Might Be Arrested, Warriors to Draft James Wiseman if They Can’t Trade for Giannis Antekonumpo, Social Media Argues Why Sue Bird Makes $30 Million Less Than LeBron for Same Accomplishments. His girlfriend, Rios, died on 27 March due to epileptic seizures in California. “Be grateful for every situation that you have, just be grateful for life. For more information or to donate, click here. Dwight Howard said his 6-years-old son’s mom died, Melissa Rios Credit: Joe Murphy/Getty Images. Dwight Howard Emotionally Opens Up About 2020 Being The Worst Year Of 6-yr-old Son's Life After the Los Angeles Lakers win the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Dwight Howard reveals why this was his son's worst year yet. Howard is currently home with his son and four other children in Georgia, where he has been training and sheltering in place during the NBA’s COVID-19 hiatus. "I've had some things happen in my personal life that has been difficult to really handle," Howard said on a video conference call with reporters, via ESPN. The Associated Press reported Howard, 34, said she had epilepsy and died of a fatal seizure. While the coronavirus pandemic has limited gatherings across the country, even for funerals, Howard said he was still able to attend Rios’. After the … Georgia is one of the few states to begin reopening public places and businesses like gyms, salons and churches this month. On a conference call with reporters Friday, Howard revealed the mother of his 6-year-old son died in early April, according to Bleacher Report. "My son's mom, she had passed away a month and a half ago and it's extremely difficult for me to try to understand how to talk to my son, who's 6 years old, just about the whole situation.". Melissa Rios reportedly died on March 27 near her home in Calabasas, California. In May, before the season had resumed, Howard had opened up about dealing with the loss of David's mother – Melissa Rios. Howard, who was a part of the Lakers in 2012-13, signed with the team this season. Howard’s six-year-old son David lost his mother to an epileptic seizure this past March. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Howard, 34, scored 9 points during the Lakers-Nuggets Game 5, while shooting 3-of-4 from the field. Lakers center Dwight Howard said the mom of his 6-year-old son died of a seizure last month. “It’s bittersweet because I do want to play basketball, but my son right now needs me more than anything,” Howard said, via ESPN. Dwight Howard revealed that the mother of his 6-year-old son passed away more than a month ago after suffering a seizure. As David lost his mother to a fatal epileptic seizure earlier this year, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year revealed that 2020 has been the "worst year of his life". The athlete has been in Georgia with his son, and though he has been social distancing, he was able to attend her funeral. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. Howard is currently home with his son and four other children in Georgia, where he has been training and sheltering in place during the NBA’s COVID-19 hiatus. The 34-year-old Lakers star added that David pushes him the best and he is thankful that they "had this opportunity together despite everything that’s happened" in David's young life. She had epilepsy and had a fatal seizure, the Lakers center says. Not only does he want to wait for things with the coronavirus to clear up, but he knows he has to be there for his son. Howard, who is determined to make the moment special for his son, revealed that he had decided that he would "give it everything" if he got a chance "to get back". I think we also take for granted the little things and just spending time with people and stuff like that. She says he has 8 kids but Dwight explains that he has five children. And you know after having all these situations, it's like, reconfirming to me just stay in the moment. "Every moment counts,” Howard said, via ESPN. The death was reportedly unrelated to COVID-19. Also read | Dwight Howard son: Lakers' Dwight Howard healing after death of son's mother, On a video call just now, Dwight Howard said the mother of his 6-year-old son died about 6 weeks ago.
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