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OFFICIAL: Rockets land Dwight Howard!

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

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  1. Bobblehead

    Bobblehead Contributing Member

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    Us little folks in dis little town are sure mighty happy to have Mr. Howard play on our small town basketball club. Weeeheeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #1441 Bobblehead, Jul 6, 2013
  2. bloodwings19

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    Lakers got punk'd, so did Philly and Nuggets. In the trade for Dwight, Lakers receive Duhon (gone), E.Clark (gone) and D.Howard (ours). Philly got Bynum (gone) and Jason Richardson (gone). Nuggets got Igoudala (gone). Magic got Affalo, A.Harrington and some future draft picks (Philly, Lakers), so Magic got something value in return. Rockets got, you know who :grin:
     
    #1442 bloodwings19, Jul 6, 2013
  3. CantBeRight

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    Poor kobe unfollowed dwight on twitter.
     
    #1443 CantBeRight, Jul 6, 2013
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    Nice one.

    Everyone thought Magic could have done better. Well, it turned out they didn't do so bad afterall.
     
    #1444 TJ VS TR, Jul 6, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great chatting with <a href="https://twitter.com/DwightHoward">@DwightHoward</a>. Story to be posted soon. Said could not watch Finals.&quot;If there’s anybody that wants the trophy it’s me.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/353660803037147137">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Howard said conversations with Olajuwon, McHale were especially meaningful, but also specified one-on-one with Leslie Alexander as key.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/353660965688057856">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight: “I chose to go to Houston. I wasn’t traded. This time, I wanted to make myself happy and get back to being who I am, being Dwight.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/353661810274078720">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #1445 J.R., Jul 6, 2013
  6. mrm32

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    Dwight is going to come out with a vengeance this season. I can feel it. He's hungry. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a better first game as a Rocket than Harden.
     
    #1446 mrm32, Jul 6, 2013
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    ^^Beauty of this offseason is all our players will have a preseason together. Stoked.
     
    #1447 Classic, Jul 6, 2013
  8. gate470

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    Looking forward to reading Feigen's piece. I really enjoyed his hoopsworld interview too. He seems happier, at peace with his decision.
     
    #1448 gate470, Jul 6, 2013
  9. megadon

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    kind of off topic. there are plenty of Lin bashing, get rid of lin articles here. This thread is for D12 only loser.
     
    #1449 megadon, Jul 6, 2013
  10. megadon

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    he just needs a television special and pep rally to become the most hated man in the NBA like Lebron.
     
    #1450 megadon, Jul 6, 2013
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    The start of last season was so exciting because some questioned if Harden would be able to be a starter and be the number one option of a team. He answered by going nuts and winning our first two games. I really hope Dwight does the same comes out with a vengeance to prove that he is ready to contend. It'd be a nice nut slap to the lakers and their fans. :grin:
     
    #1451 CCapps, Jul 6, 2013
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    I like Parsons as much as the next guy but not sure you can put him in as the Big 3. That being said, championship teams needs guys like him and he is vital to this teams success. Here you go.. alternate version of the last wp. ;)

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    Houston could be the largest city in America, it would still be "little" compared to New York & Los Angeles. Dwight Howard doesn't have what it takes to be "the man" in New York, Los Angeles....... heck, he probably couldn't be "the man" in Dallas.

    This is Harden's team. Even if Dwight dominates like we want, he'll still be second to Harden. Which is what Howard wants.
     
    #1453 thunderkyss, Jul 6, 2013
  14. Homey the Clown

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    How's Comcast looking? Are they still gonna be b****es going into next season? I imagine more Rockets games will be on national TV now but is Comcast still acting up?
     
    #1454 Homey the Clown, Jul 6, 2013
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    12 +13 = 25. Nice.
     
    #1455 Sajan, Jul 6, 2013
  16. kissOFdeath95

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    Look what i found...

    Look what i found...

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    To Dwight or not to Dwight?

    DO NOT

    if we can keep this young team together with Royce, Donuts, Lamb and a few of the other youngsters, i believe we will be in for a looooong season. Which is a great thing. Look at the Astros. Our worst season ever, that also changed the foundation of our franchise.

    The Rockets need to take the same route. With our first rounder next year and the Raptors first, we could be in business if we keep our core of youngsters together and really add a difference maker via draft next year(hopefully getting the #1 pick, if we are bad enough-which im all for) But worst case scenario would be two picks in the top 6.

    It would be awesome to get Dwight, but look at it this way. The Rockets would send all of our guys that have great potential(royce,donuts,lamb) and not only that, but the rockets would be left with scraps on the roster. Add that in with the fact that we would make the playoffs. So not only do u move that Raptor pick to Orlando, our first rounder(which could be top 5 if we stand pat) would go to Brooklyn along with Dwight.

    We have began rebuilding. Lets not do a quick patchwork for a season to push our rebuilding back another year like the astros seemed to do every year. We have some good picks coming up and some good youngsters. Lets roll with it



    Btw. Ive been following Clutchfans for about 10 years now.









    WOW. this was on 7/12 of last year. Look at how much has changed
     
    #1456 kissOFdeath95, Jul 6, 2013
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    Good thing Daryl Morey didn't just roll with it.
     
    #1457 tamericus, Jul 6, 2013
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    He probably had every intention of rolling with it until Presti bent over
     
    #1458 kissOFdeath95, Jul 6, 2013
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    so did you confess to god today?
     
    #1459 typhooonn, Jul 6, 2013
  20. FishBulb913

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    Cool story bro.
     
    #1460 FishBulb913, Jul 6, 2013
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