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OFFICIAL: Rockets land Dwight Howard!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jul 5, 2013.

  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Howard hasn't handled past 2 years well - extremely poorly, in many instances -- but he did handle the end of this free agency process fine.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/353356715539963905">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  2. JayGoogle

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    Meh it's true.

    LA is a bigger market and they expect championships every year.

    Houston fans are mellow, but they will love these players for just providing memories. Houston fans LOVE Yao no matter what, love Earl Campbell/Andre No matter what.

    Go out and give your all...create great sports memories for us and we'll appreciate what you've done.

    Laker fans will have hated Dwight unless he lived up to their multiple expectations of a 'superstar' player.
     
  3. K1TCH3NS

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    so excited can't wait for this season and the direction of this team!!!! GO ROCKETS!!!
     
  4. Sajan

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    You guys realize ESPN won't mention Dwight Howard again right?

    This is the same station that goes to commercials every time it's our pick during a draft...
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just spoke to Dwight Howard. He says, ultimately, he felt HOU gives him the best chance to win a ring: &quot;I'm betting $30 million on it&quot;</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/statuses/353356576360374273">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  6. Fair Dinkum

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    He first trained with DR34M two seasons ago.

    Learned a lot but only employed the running baby hook and drop step to a lesser degree. Not sure why he didn't use the other moves... could be because of opportunity and injury.

    I have faith that with new sessions with DR34M and McHale plus a supportive system, he can incorporate 2 or 3 more go to moves this season if he is willing to put in the hard work.
     
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    Jon Barry is giving us a little bit of credit. Broussard is mad he was wrong, said we have low standards. Espn insider showing more bitterness than Kupchack LoL
     
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    That used to annoy me, but now it's awesome. I think it's a running trolljob. I get a kick out of it. When they did it during the NBA draft I couldn't stop laughing.
     
  9. redhotrox

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Howard said Kobe's challenging pitch at Lakers meeting did not affect him negatively: &quot;Kobe did not factor into my decision whatsoever.&quot;</p>&mdash; Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/statuses/353357240591319040">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Version of story Im hearing is that Dwight had decided on Houston b4 boarding flight, but wanted to think a bit more b4 telling Lakers no</p>&mdash; Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/statuses/353357283054465024">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When he landed in LA around 630 pm, he was ready to speak with Lakers. He then called Mitch to inform him</p>&mdash; Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/statuses/353357529725681664">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  10. Rudyc281

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    I want to see tweets from other MBA players on Dwight's decision
     
  11. Commodore

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    interesting, Morey and Carrol Dawson believe the most efficient post game is to have one go to move and one counter, rather than a wide variety.

    That's what they are trying to develop with D'Mo.
     
  12. Qball

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    I really thing Hakeem played a crucial role in landing Dwight. I'm expecting Rockets to hire Hakeem on as a asst coach to get Dwight to the next level.
     
  13. Rudyc281

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    I meant NBA sorry
     
  14. JayGoogle

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    Lol, shots fired.

    To say he didn't factor into it at all...I could see some insult in that...because meanwhile Harden did factor into his decision.
     
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    LOL face saving. "Howard is 50/50" huh?
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Let me clarify there: Howard flew back to Los Angeles, but he simply informed the Lakers of his decision. There was no sit-down.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/353357806943997952">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  17. TJ VS TR

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    Stupid a-ho fakers, they think everyone wants to be with them. Dwight never really wanted to be there in the first place.

    They've got Shaq but Dwight doesn't want to follow his foot steps. They've got Jabber, Wilt and Mikan but we've got Hakeem, McHale and Moses.

    Anyways,

    YAY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Come on Barbie, let's go party!!
     
  18. BEAT LA

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    Ramona Shelburne comes off as a real b****. 1 hour ago she was saying it is 50-50, Dwight is the best center, they would gladly welcome him back, and now she is saying they didn't want him back.

    Then she said LeBron, Carmelo, Wade are who the Lakers should go after.
     
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    Both Texans and Rockets, we won't give any choice when we win games. Espn say my name, say name: Champion
     
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    I just got through listening to Broussard say that. I know you posted a quote. If there is a lower form of life claiming to be a sports journalist, I have not met it. If ESPN keeps having this clown on, spewing his crap, I may have to start boycotting ESPN. I'd prefer not to do that, since they have a near monopoly on cable national sports news coverage, plus they broadcast games and the like, but they have no ethical standards. None. Only one thing could raise them even a little in my current low regard, and that would be to...


    FIRE BROUSSARD!!
     
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