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Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:34 pm
by Nolimit1211
"It's nothing against LeBron or Carmelo, but to me, I think Dwight's a pretty loyal guy," said Hawks forward Josh Powell, who has been close with Howard since their childhood in Atlanta. "I know he's hurting right now. He's been with that team since day one. I would assume and expect he would stay there. But it's tough on him to see them get as close as they got two years ago and then fall back."
Powell waited outside the Magic's locker room for Howard to emerge. He did the same thing two years ago while a member of the Lakers after they defeated the Magic in Orlando.
"He's built so many relationships with the fans, the city," said Powell, who is as close to Howard as any player in the league. "He's the face of the organization and the face of that city. The guy has been weathering the storm all year long. He's shown how dominant he is. Can't nobody question what he's given them. But he has a right to do what he wants to do. I'm sure the organization will find a way to please their superstar, so to speak. It's going to be an interesting summer."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/ ... wks-110428Dwight WANTS to stay says everyone close to him, please Otis, quit your day job!
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:10 pm
by MagicalMan
But thats not as interesting or controversial and it doesnt make for as good of a story as Dwight wanting out. Thus this and and information contrary to what the media wants to happen, will be ignored and all speculation and "insiders" will continue to insist he's leaving.
At this point, nothing short of Dwight signing a contract, will stop the propaganda train from rolling.
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:20 pm
by tiderulz
not saying he isnt, but when did Powell become a close friend of Dwight. I've never heard that before.
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:33 pm
by EasternMagic
tiderulz wrote:not saying he isnt, but when did Powell become a close friend of Dwight. I've never heard that before.
I've always heard about it. They grew up together. Wasn't he on the same AAU team that him and JSmith were on too?
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:41 pm
by grayson11
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Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:44 pm
by RookieStar
Hmmm.. they are close? First time I heard this. Quick sign him up!! LOL
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:46 pm
by SolidSnake008
Yeah Dwight knows Powell from High School i believe
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:54 pm
by damo[23]
The offer has to go on the table, but some how I feel like putting it out there and thus having the media thrust a question in his face of "what you gonna do?" is a bit "too soon", considering its not even 24hours after this utter failure of a season.
Might have been a idea to wait a couple of days and let the 2nd round get started, wounds to start healing a little bit (beyond what I imagine is white rage atm for most of the guys).
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:55 am
by fendilim
we should just get powell on the team. hehe
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:59 am
by WeAreVenom
SolidSnake008 wrote:Yeah Dwight knows Powell from High School i believe
Yeah, last time the Magic were in ATL (before this catastrophe started a week or so ago), Josh went to visit Dwight and his family at Dwight's mom's house. They are very good friends.
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:20 am
by JigenDaisuke
fendilim wrote:we should just get powell on the team. hehe
I agree. Looks like he's a free agent after the season.
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:36 am
by Cigamodnalro
EasternMagic wrote:tiderulz wrote:not saying he isnt, but when did Powell become a close friend of Dwight. I've never heard that before.
I've always heard about it. They grew up together. Wasn't he on the same AAU team that him and JSmith were on too?
I don't think so. But they are good friends.
That AAU team did have, at various points, Dwight Howard/Josh Smith/Javaris Crittendon/Randolph Morris though.
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:10 am
by crazytown
Dwight seems like a loyal guy. That's why all the pressure is all on Otis to get Dwight a legit #2 STUD within the next 2 years. Only way he stays IMO.
Re: Howards Close Friend Speaks On Dwight Free Agency
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:22 am
by fendilim
JigenDaisuke wrote:fendilim wrote:we should just get powell on the team. hehe
I agree. Looks like he's a free agent after the season.
hmm.. Josh, Courtney Lee and perhaps try for Lou Williams? Superman and superfriends. lol. not bad.