WT: Howard More Interested In Off-Court Business Than Other

[NyCeEvO]

Howard More Interested In Off-Court Business Than Other Superstars
Mar 08, 2012 11:59 AM EST


Dwight Howard would lose several million dollars in player contract money if he signs with the Nets in free agency instead of re-signing with the Magic, and whether that difference could be made up or possibly exceeded in endorsements has been a subject of strong speculation.

"Dwight Howard playing with Deron Williams and having a winning team, plus being in a market like Brooklyn, there will be lots of opportunities," said a sports marketing executive who requested not to be identified. "And I think that should play into his decision. The New York market compared to other markets, the opportunities are not going to be the same off the court. You're talking about the No. 1 media market in the country and [$2.5] million people in Brooklyn alone, and New York is still the hub of the corporate world. You've got every kind of industry, ten-fold.

"(Dwyane) Wade was comfortable with Miami, and Miami's a great city," the sports marketing executive said. "And I think LeBron (James) probably didn't want to put the whole thing on his back; that's part of his personality, perhaps. Dwight wants that; that's the difference. I don't think LeBron wanted it, but Dwight wants it. Dwight is more interested in the off-court stuff than maybe LeBron was."

Via Ken Berger/CBS Sports


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Remember when he said, "You can do more in bigger markets"? That was our hint...

[Jersey Generals]

I think this is all that needs to be said.

[Ronito]

[SpeedyG]

LMAO at Ronito's gif!

[Aussie 2point0]

LMAO at Ronito's gif!

Same dude! Too funny!

[SteveNets15]

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[NyCeEvO]

Now, there are rumors that Howard would get a $400 million Adidas contract in BK.

Again, when players say it's not about the money, remember that it's all always about the money.

[NetSymptom]

LMAO...

Still more subtle than I would've been

[Rich Rane]

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Now, there are rumors that Howard would get a $400 million Adidas contract in BK.

Again, when players say it's not about the money, remember that it's all always about the money.

I'm doubting it's $400 million, buy I think it'll be more than enough for all the "he's leaving a 5th year worth +$30 million on the table and higher percentage increases if he leaves Orlando" talk to silence.

[NyCeEvO]

Apparently, an Orlando "insider" said that the amount was $400 million.

Looks they're trying to paint him as the bad guy so they won't be blamed if he leaves.

[treiz]

$400 million? The biggest deal ever was $200 for Rose and that wasn't long ago.

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(Sorry for the bad word, but it had to be done)

[rez]

This is good news.

[Air Poohdini]

Now, there are rumors that Howard would get a $400 million Adidas contract in BK.

Again, when players say it's not about the money, remember that it's all always about the money.

$400 million? I find that hard to believe, especially since centers aren't really big shoe sellers.

[Ronito]

It's not about selling shoes, it's about marketing the brand. But I doubt it's $400 million as well.

[N Ireland Nets]

Now, there are rumors that Howard would get a $400 million Adidas contract in BK.

Again, when players say it's not about the money, remember that it's all always about the money.

$400 million? I find that hard to believe, especially since centers aren't really big shoe sellers.

I'd bet it's just a general Adidas contract to promote the brand in general. As you say it wouldn't be a shoe deal probably a lifetime deal tying him to Adidas.

I could see him getting a massive pay check when he hits Brooklyn