The Dwight Howard Thread

[sportyguyfl31]

Re: Could Dwight Be Playing Somewhere Else Next Season?

He receives a lot of criticism imo. Plenty of people question his leadership an his heart because of his goofy personality. I don't think that's fair at all.

I hardly ever hear any criticism of Dwight around these parts.

There's plenty of barbs directed Otis Smith's way, but Dwight?

I cant remember anyone in the local media calling him out, on anything.

[LingeringRegime]

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Dwight and CP3 in Charlotte Baby!

I know it won't happen, but I can dream dammit. That is the only thing I have as a Bobcat Fan.

[big_larry]

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if he does leave, I hope he goes to Atlanta, cause all they need is a good young big man. plus he went to high school in Atlanta.

[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

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if he does leave, I hope he goes to Atlanta, cause all they need is a good young big man. plus he went to high school in Atlanta.

Agreed, if you give the Hawks a legit center they will be a force. Horford is great but hes better suited as a PF, then you move Smith to SF an you got a top tier starting 5 well minus Hinrich at PG but hes serviceable.

[da ThRONe]

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Agreed, if you give the Hawks a legit center they will be a force. Horford is great but hes better suited as a PF, then you move Smith to SF an you got a top tier starting 5 well minus Hinrich at PG but hes serviceable.

That makes Atl a title contender agreed. Couple of concerns.

1st CBA will cap space be an issue.

2nd this is only if Orlando keeps Howard and he goes into free agency. If Atl plans on acquiring him via trade they will have to ship too many pieces that will put them right back in the pack.

[BlueNGold]

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Agreed, if you give the Hawks a legit center they will be a force. Horford is great but hes better suited as a PF, then you move Smith to SF an you got a top tier starting 5 well minus Hinrich at PG but hes serviceable.

A big isn't their only issue. They need a leader.

[Bumi]

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Westbrook, Perkins, & Nate Robinson for Howard.

[Hooe]

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I fully expect Dwight Howard to be a Laker soon because that's just the way the NBA seems to work.

[TheMatrix31]

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I fully expect Dwight Howard to be a Laker soon because that's just the way the NBA seems to work.

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[PrettyT11]

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Trust the Magic are not even thinking about the thought of trading Dwight. Until the new CBA is done and we see what all it includes none of this really matters. They are in a much better position than the Nuggets ar Jazz was in. They don't have to make a move. They can sit back and wait and see what the new CBA brings and go from there.

[da ThRONe]

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Trust the Magic are not even thinking about the thought of trading Dwight. Until the new CBA is done and we see what all it includes none of this really matters. They are in a much better position than the Nuggets ar Jazz was in. They don't have to make a move. They can sit back and wait and see what the new CBA brings and go from there.

Orlando can't be that comfortable relying on the CBA because unless there is some kind of franchise tag he will be a FA after next year. Most likely the new CBA will limit the teams Dwight will be able to go to if anything that also would make it harder to move Arenas bad contract onto another team.

If Dwight is determined to leave if I'm Otis Smith I'm trying to do 2 of 3 things.

1 acquire players that let me compete now.
2 acquire young talent for the future.
3 dump Gilbert Arenas contract.

If he can do any of those two it will be a successful trade for Orlando IMO.

[PrettyT11]

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No the point is they aren't thinking about or don't have to think about making any kind of move with him until they know for sure what the new CBA will bring. They aren't thinking man we may have to trade him next year or any of that. That is what seperates them from the Nuggets this year. Once they new CBA is in place then they will know what they can and can't do. Until then there is no point.

[da ThRONe]

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Ok I get that but how is it better than Denver situation? Having to wait gives you less options not more. As far as I'm concerned Denver made out like a crook. I would have never gave away that much for Melo given the situation.

The new CBA may end up being Otis bestfriend or his worst nightmare. IMO uncertain don't equal better.

[Altimus]

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I don't see Dwight in LAL. Kobe is on the way out and with a lockout around the corner, that might be on additional year on Kobe's career. I just don't see it.

Plus Otis Smith to me might be too stubborn and bone headed to even accept any good deal out there.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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No the point is they aren't thinking about or don't have to think about making any kind of move with him until they know for sure what the new CBA will bring. They aren't thinking man we may have to trade him next year or any of that. That is what seperates them from the Nuggets this year. Once they new CBA is in place then they will know what they can and can't do. Until then there is no point.

Exactly, not to mention Duhwight hasn't up to this point made it clear that he doesn't want to be there, while Melo did starting back last summer. That's the difference between the two and that's why Orlando doesn't have to do anything right now until a new CBA is in place.