Dwight Howard practices

iamworthy · Post #1 » by **iamworthy** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 12:49 am

Lakers' Dwight Howard practices

EL 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

Post #2 » by **dockingsched** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 12:56 am

"Hopefully, I'll be back for some preseason games,"

now he better be ready for the opener after setting those type of expectations!

Bandwagon1 · Post #3 » by **Bandwagon1** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:03 am

Can't wait!

How's the TWC Lakers channel? I got to wait for my provider to update me

stunnar0b · Post #4 » by **stunnar0b** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:10 am

it'd be nice if there was footage

Gek · Post #5 » by **Gek** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:11 am

that new medicine and procedures. thank you, biomedical engineers.

Mass Rig · Post #6 » by **Mass Rig** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:15 am

"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...

The Laker Kid · Post #7 » by **The Laker Kid** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 1:20 am

Thanks for the update. How about Nash's back?

MistyMountain20 · Post #8 » by **MistyMountain20** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 2:36 am

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.

Beethoven · Post #9 » by **Beethoven** » Wed Oct 3, 2012 4:08 am

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.

iamworthy · Post #10 » by **iamworthy** » Thu Oct 4, 2012 3:26 am

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/

Dr Aki · Post #11 » by **Dr Aki** » Thu Oct 4, 2012 4:45 am

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.

EnigmaticProblem · Post #12 » by **EnigmaticProblem** » Thu Oct 4, 2012 9:31 pm

Dwight's dunking in 5-on-5s again. They gon' be mad.

iamworthy · Post #13 » by **iamworthy** » Fri Oct 5, 2012 12:53 am

Dwight Howard- "Kobe, if you drive and someone helps, just put it by the rim"

Anklebreaker702 · Post #14 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Fri Oct 5, 2012 1:34 am

Lakers will be off the hook. OKC is going down! BTW, sick Sig Big Game.