Dwight Howard: Team USA

mattyBoi · Post #1 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:06 pm

Is anyone else not feeling the whole USA team all summer deal...I mean these guys a absolutely exhausted when these playoffs are done, then Dwights going to start training for the team and travel all the way to China to play in a highly competetive Olympics.

My main beef is that next year more than any other, we need Dwight to become our main guy, our offensive go to guy...And on team USA, he is just a rebounder and defender

How is he going to get the offensive moves and shot when he is playing second fiddle to grade A ballhogs like Carmelo, Lebron, and Kobe...I dont like it

AdamTheGreek · Post #2 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:39 pm

He can still have plenty of 20-10 games.

Typhoon20 · Post #3 » by **Typhoon20** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:05 pm

At Orlando, yes. At Team USA ? no.

I kinda agree, wish he didn't participate and use that free time to work on his game.

J-Mezzy · Post #4 » by **J-Mezzy** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:07 pm

Dwight will be practicing against some elite big men and will also hang around highly competitive guys like Kobe. That will have some kind of positive effect IMo

Post #5 » by **eyriq** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:07 pm

I think it is good for him to be around those guys. That is what it is all about, playing with the best because he is one of the best. Plus, I want the team (USA) to win and he is huge for them.

MagicFan149 · Post #6 » by **MagicFan149** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:08 pm

what are yall talking about??? every year dwight has gone to play with team usa he has grown by leaps and bounds... i think that team usa is the main thing that has been contributeing to his growth as a player... hes 22 hes got the energy... getting to be around the best players in the world and get tips from them dosent strike me as bad for him

Dwightmare · Post #7 » by **Dwightmare** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:21 pm

Im glad Dwight is playing. Bring the Gold back to where it belongs.

sportsrock37 · Post #8 » by **sportsrock37** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:51 pm

I definitely agree with the 4 posters above me. Playing basketball with and against the best players in the world will never be a bad thing.

mhectorgato · Post #9 » by **mhectorgato** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:00 pm

Is Coach K still the coach? Dwight indicated that enjoyed his time with him and benefited greatly.

NEM · Post #10 » by **NEM** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:50 pm

playing with the team is the best thing that can happen to dwight...let's see, will dwight make more progress playing once every 2 days against marcin gortat/tony battie/adonal foyle, or playing everyday, sometimes twice a day against the likes of amare/oden/brand?

Potterman · Post #11 » by **Potterman** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:34 pm

Dwight could injure himself anywhere. I think he will be ok. Besides he is doing it for his country. Show some pride people try all their lifes to go to the Olympics!

SteveMorrison15 · Post #12 » by **SteveMorrison15** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:38 pm

Bring the Gold to the US, then the gold to Orlando. Add it to the pile of accomplishments that Dwight will own for his whole career. I like him playing for Team USA cause he owns Amare every game.

Post #13 » by **Devin 1L** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:04 pm

I'm happy to have him representing the USA, to receive some fine coaching, and to accelerate his learning, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have some reservations.

He's young, and he's been injury free, but you do have to worry about stuff like this catching up at some point. Especially when your seasons start to get a little longer, and the goals aren't just to make the Playoffs, but to be a top team that goes deep into the Playoffs.

spinedoc · Post #14 » by **spinedoc** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:12 am

J-Mezzy wrote:Dwight will be practicing against some elite big men and will also hang around highly competitive guys like Kobe. That will have some kind of positive effect IMo

What he said.

Happyfoosball · Post #15 » by **Happyfoosball** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:37 am

I like that he's on team USA

Post #16 » by **UCFJayBird** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:08 am

Winning gold in the Olympics is more important than the Magic. That's all that needs to be said.

magicmamma · Post #17 » by **magicmamma** » Wed May 14, 2008 3:21 am

Team USA is party time for Dwight. He gets a chance to be teammates with the best players in the NBA. We have great coaches, but on Team USA, he's working with the best in the country.

Yes he could get injured. The same could happen during the NBA season. But can you seriously believe that he would improve as much practicing with his teammates at RDV center over the summer?

Dwightmare · Post #18 » by **Dwightmare** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:16 pm

Injuries, to me, are a taboo topic.

They could happen ANYWHERE, in the RDV during offseason, playing for team USA, after playing a lot of BBall or first game back after a long break. Theres no point in worrying about it because its something that you cant really control.

You can definitely take precautions for them, and the responsible players do. I would expect that Dwight is pretty well versed in taking care of his body since he has a pretty amazing track record.

Playing for Team USA is an honor for Dwight and as a fan of his, I am happy that he has the opportunity.