NBA 2019: Top 5 strongest players in the NBA TODAY

#1 Dwight Howard

Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards

Dwight David Howard plays at center position for the Washington Wizards. He is 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 120 Kg (265 lb). His powerful physique and extraordinary athleticism makes him the strongest player in the NBA.

Former NBA MVP Kevin Garnett was impressed by his physique,

"Dwight is a freak of nature. I was nowhere near that physically talented. I wasn't that gifted, as far as body and physical presence."

Howard was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic of the 2004 NBA Draft. He is one of the top players in the league based on his defensive skills winning the Defensive player of the year three times in a row(2009-11).

'Superman' Dwight is dominant on both ends of the floor and has earned praise from several NBA players.

Andre Iguodala said,

"It's like he can guard two guys at once. He can guard his guy and the guy coming off the pick-and-roll, which is almost impossible to do. If he gets any more athletic or jumps any higher, they're going to have to change the rules".