Dwight Howard is facing a lawsuit from a man named Stephen Harper for alleged assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. The report includes alleged text exchanges between Howard and Harper.According to Radar Online, the alleged incident happened on Jul. 19, 2021, in Howard's mansion in Atlanta. Harper had reportedly reached out to the former NBA star two months earlier and began a sexually charged conversation with him.The report stated that when Harper went to Howard's home, they talked for 40 minutes before making out on his bed. Several minutes later, a man dressed as a woman named "Kitty" reportedly arrived at the house and began performing sexual acts with Howard. Harper was then allegedly forced to join in.Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account)@shannonsharpeeeYoooooo this wild!!!! Dwight Howard is being sued for sexual assault & battery on a man. A man by the name of Stephen Harper claims in text messages that Dwight Howard peer pressured him into having a threesome with a male dressed as a woman pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs2138439Yoooooo this wild!!!! 😭😭😭💀💀💀Dwight Howard is being sued for sexual assault & battery on a man. A man by the name of Stephen Harper claims in text messages that Dwight Howard peer pressured him into having a threesome with a male dressed as a woman pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqs" target="_blank" title="tweet-url" rel="noopener noreferrer">pic.twitter.com/ykDfXnwkqsFans on social media went berserk after the alleged text messages between Dwight Howard and Stephen Harper were leaked. Some fans were not surprised, while others defended Howard, as only one side of the story has been told.One fan said:"This is not his first time being exposed."Comment No. 1Another fan just straight-up sent his shot at Howard:"You can DM me @dwighthoward you don’t got nothing to worry bout."Comment No. 2Another made a joke about the three men together:"Wait a minute 3 guys is not a 3 sum that's a robbery."Comment No. 3Here are other reactions to the viral report about Dwight Howard:💋 Peggy Bundy 💋@queenglitter4@shannonsharpeee How does one get pressured into having sex with not one man but two? We really need to stop entertaining this shit. That man was gay for pay, and when the pay was no longer available or the interest was no longer there, he pulled this stunt. This is typical.131@shannonsharpeee How does one get pressured into having sex with not one man but two? We really need to stop entertaining this shit. That man was gay for pay, and when the pay was no longer available or the interest was no longer there, he pulled this stunt. This is typical.Saqib Ahmed@Saqib_hmed@shannonsharpeee The only way Dwight can get out of this pic.twitter.com/cakAoIqHsq695@shannonsharpeee The only way Dwight can get out of this pic.twitter.com/cakAoIqHsqGLORY BOY JUMAR✨@Jumarbtw@shannonsharpeee Dwight when the threesome started pic.twitter.com/wzZzS1S7nb2@shannonsharpeee Dwight when the threesome started pic.twitter.com/wzZzS1S7nbDEGEN DON 🤑@GIANT49RWARRIOR@shannonsharpeee Dwight when he said a man or woman: pic.twitter.com/fNgW4PsAXq3@shannonsharpeee Dwight when he said a man or woman: pic.twitter.com/fNgW4PsAXqComment No. 8Comment No. 9Comment No. 10Also Read: "This man is evil" - Royce Reed allegations against Dwight Howard explored as ex slams former NBA starIs Dwight Howard gay?Dwight Howard during his time with the LA LakersThis is not the first time Dwight Howard's sexuality has come into the spotlight. Howard faced a lawsuit from a gay man named Masin Elijie back in 2019. Elijie claimed that he was in a romantic relationship with the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.Elijie also alleged that Howard tried to make him sign a non-disclosure agreement and take hush money. However, the one-time NBA champ denied the allegations and claimed that he's not gay, in an appearance on Fair Game with Kristine Leahy on FS1."I'm not gay," Howard said. "It’s a lot of people who are, and they have to hide, and there's people who have mental issues, and they have to hide."There's people who have different problems in life, and they have to hide. They have to put on the mask every day, and it's like, I don't wanna wear no mask, I just wanna be."Complex Sports@ComplexSports"I'm not gay... It hurt at first to go through it. I sat at home and I was like 'I never want to come outside again.'" @DwightHoward spoke on the allegations that he was gay. (: @FairGameonFS1 | @KristineLeahy) pic.twitter.com/WcXz2WtOfY1715555"I'm not gay... It hurt at first to go through it. I sat at home and I was like 'I never want to come outside again.'" @DwightHoward spoke on the allegations that he was gay. (🎥: @FairGameonFS1 | @KristineLeahy) pic.twitter.com/WcXz2WtOfYAlso Read: "I know they're going to represent the US well and take home gold" - Steph Curry uber confident about Team USA win at 2023 FIBA World Cup