Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

[OSUFan_88]

Howard: Cavs Got Shaq To Try And Stop Me

Jun 25, 2009 2:30 PM EST

Dwight Howard was flattered by the Cavaliers acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal.

"Looks like Cleveland just traded for big Shaq in order to try and stop me next season," wrote Howard. "It’s good to see that the Magic are on the minds of some other teams now instead of it being the other way around. Maybe now after getting to the Finals the little ol’ Magic won’t be overlooked as much anymore.

"Those kinds of trades like the one Cleveland made just lets us know that we have to be better next season. Those teams are gunning for us and trying to get better, so we’ve got to do the same thing."

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New Super Hero name for you: Captain Obvious.

[DC]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

Why is he giving Shaq reason to say something to him?

[Bornindamecca]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

Just more press for Dwight. Nothing wrong with that.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

I think it's more so to point out how ORL shouldn't be underrated anymore

Anyway this should be fun

[DC]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

They aren't underrated. But they shouldn't be favored to win the East next year. Still expect them to finish 3rd

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

They aren't underrated. But they shouldn't be favored to win the East next year. Still expect them to finish 3rd

Of course now they aren't. He was just saying how he thought last year they were overlooked now this year they aren't. Nothing wrong with what he said

[FlyRice]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

Why do teams care if they're overlooked or not? Just use it as motivation to play better.

[Brankles]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

Why do teams care if they're overlooked or not? Just use it as motivation to play better.

That's what I think. I always liked flying under the radar in sports, it adds that element of surprise.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

Why do teams care if they're overlooked or not? Just use it as motivation to play better.

It's in an athlete's/competitor's blood to want to be recognized. I'm pretty sure he was just sick of the Kobe/LBJ talk on t.v./radio/newspapers, this is his way of saying "yeah F you".

[Cebby]

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That's what I think. I always liked flying under the radar in sports, it adds that element of surprise.

No pro team flies under the radar

[videobastard]

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Im looking forward to this heavyweight fight. Will the real superman please stand up... The NBA is going to have some good rivalries next season.

[t216]

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^I'm really looking forward to next season with all of the developing transactions this off-season.

[Kashanova]

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lol I wouldn't worry about Shaq stopping you id worry about not letting the lakers stop you.

[Brankles]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

No pro team flies under the radar

Some blips shine brighter than others.

[brahmagoul]

Re: Dwight: Cavs got Shaq to stop me

Dwight won't even be a factor if Orlando doesn't bring back Turkoglu. Everyone talked about matchups, and what made Orlando so tough is what it had on the front line. Without Hedo, the matchup problems aren't as bad ... but has anyone noticed Howard getting a little cocky in the last few months?