By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY

Dwight Howard‘s back is improved enough for him to be taking international flights. That is great news for his fans.

Howard went to China to participate in some promos for adidas.

Playing with some fans in the arcade game Pop-A-Shot, Howard proved that while his jumper may not be totally smooth his ability to block shots remains intact.

As for Howard able to travel to China but unable to visit his summer camp in Orlando two weeks ago, adidas officials tell the Orlando Sentinel that “… His health has continued to improve and just last week he was cleared to travel….”

We are just the messenger here.

… [For more on Dwight Howard works to win in Pop-A-Shot, click here.]