Dwight Howard looking a bit lost

Here is Feigen's take:

4. After all these years, Dwight Howard still needs to get in a rhythm to be his best. He never did on Friday. Howard picked up two early fouls, headed to the bench and never seemed right when he returned. The defense of Marc Gasol had something to do with that and Howard was effective defensively helping on dribble penetration. But with Howard getting just one field goal, on an uncontested breakaway, the Rockets got a reminder that they should look to get him the ball in good, low-post position or on pick-and-rolls early to be able to count on his scoring throughout.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterocke...-win-over-the-grizzlies-on-friday/#27968101=0

 

This sums it up quite well. Although, I don't necessarily agree with getting him the ball in the low-post. The guy just isn't as effective down there as some of the other players we have.

 

Dwight is fine. Now as scoring option #3 he can focus on what he does best, play D and rebound. Dwight has never been a post up back to the basket consistent scoring threat. He can sometimes, but not consistently. He just does not have the handle on the ball or the offensive prowess to be a dominant scorer, no matter how much he works with the Dream. Dwights game is rebounding and playing D, he gets most of his points on cuts to the basket and offensive rebounds. He can now relax and play his game. If we can just get that free throw percentage up...

The Josh Smith addition is HUGE. We now have a deep team with legitimate championship aspirations.

Looking forward to watching this team develop over the next 54 games.

 

It's called early foul trouble. It happens.

Then he iced the game with 4 straight FT and rebounding.

Get the **** out of here with this knickers twisting crap. Go watch Real Housewives if you want fake drama.

 

Yet those made free throws at the end had him walking off the court with a big grin on his face. Dwight may have been a bit lost, I noticed that unusual stone face he had during the game, but he found himself in time to make a difference, and it sure made a difference in how he felt.

 

Someone has to put his foot down and stomp the yard

 

While I think Dwight will ultimately be fine this season, I do think he is mentally adjusting to the fact the he is now playing with a legitimate MVP of the league right now. I think after last season's playoffs, Dwight probably saw himself as the teams true leader with Harden a close 2nd. But this year, this team has clearly become Harden's. Dwight has always wanted to be #1. So to me, sometimes he does look frustrated out there and doesn't seem to try as hard as he can on the things the he can affect, even though the refs are NOT being fair to him. Nevertheless, I think he will come around and still be dominate for us!

 

He needs to set more screens, aspire to be Tyson Chandler.

 

I've noticed Dwight gets the short end on every 50/50 call. Never seen a star get such bad treatment from the refs.

 

It started happening once he left the magic for la, but it has been the worst since he joined the rockets. Nba refs hate him.

 

This. And roll hard to the basket as if he was going for a showtime slam. Even if the ball doesn't come his way, the defense will have to have 1 but probably 2 players to react to that roll just to hope to stop it. That will free up another easy shot somewhere else on the court every time.

 

didnt even start the season 100%, then got a swollen knee injury, comes back and strains his shoulder. then the team has a big roster change so everyone has to rebuild the team chemistry again. he'll come around

 

I think your thread was pointless. Literally, the game after you do your Chicken Little act about Howard, he was the best player on the court.

 

Obviously, he looked great tonight and was not even close to the reason we lost.

 

He should have gotten more touches in the 2nd half, he had it rolling.

 

Remember when Yao/T-Mac would get hurt and take time to get rolling when they returned?

Dwight Howard is no different. It's called being human.

 

My friend just told me the store leader at his Apple store (Memorial City) just sold Dwight an iPad. I guess Morey never gave him an iPad during his presentation.

Sorry, no pics so it didn't happen.

 

Dwight has been terrible on pick and roll defense...late showing...every time...DMo hedges so well...

 

I'm done with Howard, he can have a career ending injury for all i care. All this money and not even hustling on the court.