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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. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Foreshadowing! ;)
     
  2. yohimbe505

    yohimbe505 Member

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    Congratulations Rocket fans. It's been a long time coming for you guys.
     
  3. claydavis

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    um when they asked her where dwight was gonna eventually end up she didnt hesitate to say rockets.
     
  4. Fantasma Negro

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    Either way I'm getting Comcast, I can watch this crap anymore, I wish Nbc and fox sports were more in depth, I'm tired of being discriminated against. Hey espn there are more than three states in America
     
  5. redhotrox

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight: &quot;(It is) leaving that much money on the table, leaving a storied franchise, but this is an opportunity for me to write my own story&quot;</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/statuses/353361179470594048">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  6. RedDynasty

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    Interesting!
     
  7. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chandler Parsons on what he would say to Rockets fans: &quot;1st of all I'd get season tickets now because we r going to have an exciting season&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/353361170629017601">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chandler Parsons after Rockets land Dwight Howard:&quot;I'm excited.I'm excited 4the future. I'm excited 4this season.I'm excited4 training camp&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/353361826169356288">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    Very true. I don't think she was nearly as bad as Broussard in this. Her position was "The Lakers keep telling me they haven't heard anything." Which was true. Then Broussard jumped in with his rumors and she sort of piggy backed off of that to make a conclusion that something was going on. But she did say he would ultimately go to Houston.
     
  9. redhotrox

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight to <a href="http://t.co/qaKiSKrqmY">http://t.co/qaKiSKrqmY</a>: &quot;This is a fresh start for me. It's a clean slate. I get the opportunity to start from scratch&quot;</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/statuses/353361522078121984">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  10. redhotrox

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said that the Houston Rockets didn't tell him that they were going to pursue Josh Smith. &quot;They didn't bring that up.&quot;</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353362001088614401">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  11. Fantasma Negro

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    He'll make ten mil a year from China, he didn't leave anything on the table
     
  12. Amel

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said that the Houston Rockets didn't tell him that they were going to pursue Josh Smith. &quot;They didn't bring that up.&quot;</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353362001088614401">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard denied that Kobe Bryant told him that he could teach him how to win. He said that his &quot;words and message were twisted.&quot;</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353362157926223873">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When asked if Phil Jackson being coach would've affected decision, Dwight Howard said he asked Lakers to hire Jackson earlier in the season.</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353362329326452736">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said he can't wait to play with James Harden and compete for rings in Houston. He said this was best opportunity to win.</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353363015883694081">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard joked that he's the youngest veteran in the league now since he's one of the oldest players on the Houston Rockets.</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353363503014350848">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said that the situation in Orlando helped prepare him for this process.</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353363576691499008">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said he has talked to James Harden a lot. &quot;We've been talking about winning championships.&quot;</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/353364147880202240">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  13. redhotrox

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    is Alex Kennedy really 21?
     
  15. HTown5933

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    Well the first part of what Nuno told my friend happened (and happened when he said it would).

    Let's see if the second part happens now (that we are getting Josh...)....

    Exciting times, fellas....

    Even when we beat Portland and before Yao went down - not sure I felt like I did in the 90's... like we TRULY had a shot.

    This feeling is something I've MISSED and it's awesome to have it back. I realize we're a long way from the Finals and a TON can happen. But, this is definitely a first step (or second if you want to count Harden as the first).

    Couldn't be better timing... in Galveston (live an hour or so north of Dallas but came home for a few days) with the fam.... mini vacation... and we get DWIGHT FRIGGIN' HOWARD!

    In Morey We TRUST!!! :grin:
     
  16. ArtV

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    Lakers are building around Pringles while the Rockets build around Howard and Harden.

    Maybe now the bottom bowl seats will be filled.
     
  17. Fantasma Negro

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    Espn can say what they want, even the Vegas odds have us as title favorites. Damn why can't this season be next week
     
  18. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    It's still all surreal. We just stole the best center in the NBA with less money and away from the Lakers!?!

    Unbelievable.
     
  19. Jae6t9izdaflip

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    d12!!!... nba summer league this sun 8am !!
     
  20. redhotrox

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chandler Parsons after Rockets land Dwight Howard: &quot;He's got a chip on his shoulder. He wants to prove to everybody he's the best center.&quot;</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/353363324118900736">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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