Howard, Gortat No Longer On Speaking Terms
Mar 14, 2011 4:35 PM EDT
Marcin Gortat spent his early years in the league backing up Dwight Howard. It was a relationship that benefited both of them.
With Gortat now playing for the Phoenix Suns, it appears their personal relationship has become non-existent. During the Magic’s 111-88 victory over the Suns on Sunday afternoon, Gortat and Howard never even acknowledged each other.
“We didn’t say to each other one word. We didn’t shake our hands, we didn’t talk to each other, we didn’t say anything. And that’s fine; at the end of the day he’s on a different team, I’m on a different team, and I’m a grown-ass man. I don’t need him any more.”
After the game, Howard provided a subtle jab at his former teammate.
“I knew he was going to shoot all jump-shots," Howard said. “Every day in practice, when gets the ball, it’s the first thing he does. Wherever he is. … His swag was on the building. He looked good, so I’m happy for him.”
Love this guy.
