NBA Stars Kawhi Leonard and Dwight Howard Highlight Recent Celebrity Events

On July 21, NBA All‑Star Kawhi Leonard attended a private dinner at Katsuya Brentwood in Los Angeles. The event celebrated his upcoming July 2026 Sports Illustrated cover and featured 30 guests enjoying Japanese cuisine, specialty cocktails and a menu that included wagyu gyoza, tomahawk short rib and sushi rolls.

Around the same time, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Dwight Howard posted a social‑media picture urging the return of Ben Simmons after LeBron James announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026‑27 season. Howard’s message referenced his own stint with the 76ers and highlighted Simmons’ past contributions to the team.