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Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 12:49 am
by iamworthy
Lakers' Dwight Howard practicesEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Just more than five months removed from back surgery, Dwight Howard played in the Los Angeles Lakers' first practice of the season Tuesday without limitation, participating in the same set of drills and activities as his teammates.
While Howard already has been ruled out of the Lakers' preseason opener Oct. 7, according to the team, the All-Star center said he wants to play in an exhibition or two before the regular season tips off Oct. 30.
"Hopefully, I'll be back for some preseason games," Howard said. "I think we're going to need it for chemistry and all that stuff. But, like I said, I'm not going to rush it. I'm going to continue to practice. We've had some great practices. Today was really good, so I'm happy."
A source who witnessed Howard at the portion of practice that was closed to the media described Howard's level of play to ESPNLosAngeles.com as "unbelievable."http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/stor ... les-lakers
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 12:56 am
by dockingsched
"Hopefully, I'll be back for some preseason games,"
now he better be ready for the opener after setting those type of expectations!
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:03 am
by Bandwagon1
Can't wait!
How's the TWC Lakers channel? I got to wait for my provider to update me
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:10 am
by stunnar0b
it'd be nice if there was footage
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:11 am
by Gek
that new medicine and procedures. thank you, biomedical engineers.
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:15 am
by Mass Rig
"While the Lakers did not run any live 5-on-5 full-court contact drills during Tuesday's initial practice, Howard was involved in contact situations of 2-on-2, 3-on-3 and 1-on-1."
Let's try to keep the hype to manageable levels...
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:20 am
by The Laker Kid
Thanks for the update. How about Nash's back?
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 2:36 am
by MistyMountain20
Not to pile on the guy, but this is like the exact opposite of whatever reports we'd get for Drew when he was here.
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Wed Oct 3, 2012 4:08 am
by Beethoven
Wow I love it. Just hearing this sort of good news gets my endorphins a flowin. I hope Dwight is at least going one I one against Jordan hill or sacre or someone who is a center and at least can push back. So far the footage ive seen is just Dwight against darvin ham which is nothIng, but at least I ca see he progressed in his mobility.
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Thu Oct 4, 2012 3:26 am
by iamworthy
Lakers assistant and 13-year pro Chuck Person has been among that group, having worked with fellow assistant Darvin Ham and Howard recently and coming to the quick conclusion that the big man is more than capable of being remembered as one of the greats.
"I've been teammates with David Robinson, Tim Duncan, obviously Shaq was around, Jermaine O' Neal, and I worked with (former Lakers center Andrew) Bynum," Person told SI.com. "But I tell you, he has the best feet combined with explosiveness and power that I've ever seen. And I can say that with conviction.
http://m.si.com/2012/10/03/all-eyes-on-him/
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Thu Oct 4, 2012 4:45 am
by Dr Aki
MistyMountain20 wrote:Not to pile on the guy, but this is like the exact opposite of whatever reports we'd get for Drew when he was here.
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Thu Oct 4, 2012 9:31 pm
by EnigmaticProblem
Dwight's dunking in 5-on-5s again. They gon' be mad.
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Fri Oct 5, 2012 12:53 am
by iamworthy
Dwight Howard- "Kobe, if you drive and someone helps, just put it by the rim" 
Re: Dwight Howard practices
Posted: Fri Oct 5, 2012 1:34 am
by Anklebreaker702
Lakers will be off the hook. OKC is going down! BTW, sick Sig Big Game.