Dwight Howard is not letting his family issues stop him from enjoying the spotlight on Season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars."

Former NBA center Dwight Howard and American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik were among the 13 participants who kicked off Season 33 of Dancing With The Stars

Dwight Howard, Danny Amendola, Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher will try to become the 13th athlete to win Dancing With the Stars competition.

Dwight Howard, the renowned NBA player, has been in the spotlight recently for his notable career achievements and substantial financial standing. He is also featuring in Dancing with the Stars Season 33 as a contestant this year.

Dancing With The Stars' season 33 premiered on Tuesday, September 17, and Dwight Howard joked with partner Daniella Karagach about their staggering height difference.

Howard – who has played with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets and more – notably holds the record for having the most dunks in NBA history. He’s also the only player in league history to earn the honor of Defensive Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons.

Dwight Howard and partner Daniella Karagach chat with THR at the Dancing With the Stars premiere and dish on how they are handling the height difference when rehearsing their performances. Plus, Dwight compares the first dance of the season to the first game of an NBA season.

Daniella Karagach will partner with former NBA star Dwight Howard for season 33 of 'Dancing With The Stars.' Get to know the pro dancing partner.