SAS, Broussard, Stein: "Dwight's choice seems to be staying with Lakers"

Jordan-esque · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 10268

All 3 were on SportsCenter today talking about what Dwight Howard's future will be.

Quick Recap:

Marc Stein: "Houston and Dallas are counting that if the Lakers don't make the playoffs they believe they have a better shot at trying to convince Dwight, and Houston has a young star in Harden to build around. But speaking with those around the league, the belief is that the Lakers are still the favorites to retain Dwight."

Chris Broussard: "Lakers can offer him the most, I also think Lakers are the front runners for Dwight."

Stephen A. Smith: "From what I know is that Dwight is happy in LA, he doesn't want to live in Houston. Dwight loves the city (LA), he loves the franchise, he believes in Mitch Kupchak, and everything points to the Lakers being Dwight's first choice."
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The Laker Link 2.0 · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:25 pm Post subject:

Well that is a good sign of relief.

nevitt_smrek · Star Player Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 2803

At the end of the day, he'll be a Laker. I think he's tired of answering these questions and just wants to focus on the present, helping the team get wins.
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Omar Little · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:27 pm Post subject:

I think the fact that the team talked heavily about Dwight as the future, and refused (publicly at least) to even entertain the idea of moving him is going to matter to Dwight. LA committed to him.
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City_Dawg · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:27 pm Post subject:

Houston is the only legit threat to get Dwight. Don't understand this crap about Dallas, that would be a lateral move in terms of the roster.
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Fan0Bynum17 · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 15436

Yeah, Dallas is old news and I hate that they keep mentioning that irrelevant team. Houston is a legit alternative, objectively speaking, but realistically, I think he's going to re-sign with the Lakers. He cares more about money and market than team success IMO.

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yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

The next few weeks will go a long way in defining Dwight's career. He flamed out and Runs away to say Houston, history will be unkind.
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ElginBaylor · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject:

Houston isn't getting Dwight unless we get Harden in return.
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LakersFanMD · Starting Rotation Joined: 08 Jul 2010 Posts: 706

At least some good news today...

greenfrog · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:50 pm Post subject:

i'd be shocked if he left now.

City_Dawg · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:53 pm Post subject:

Kobe's injury guilts Dwight into staying.
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zpii · Starting Rotation Joined: 27 Jan 2013 Posts: 559

What ppl don't realize when Dwight Howard wanted to play for Dallas they had just won the championship not to long ago now Dallas is out of the playoffs

Balki Bartokomous · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:03 pm Post subject:

Yeah who the hell wants to live with all that HUMIDITY of Texas unless he was ok with the balmy Orlando weather all those years.
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legend825 · Star Player Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 2496

Lakers will prevail and be alright for the future once we have cap space and flexibility to build around Dwight

Legacy · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:21 pm Post subject:

I'm glad we have Dwight to help us barely squeak into the playoffs.

Max contract Mitch!!!

Clark Kent · Star Player Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 2001

I saw this segment.

SAS talked like he seemed he just spoke with someone from Dwight's camp. His quote was more like "I'm told Dwight is very happy in LA, he loves living in LA, he loves playing for LA. He doesn't want to live in Houston!"

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RMurphy_22 · Star Player Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 4193

Good to hear, I guess. Now go learn some post moves please, and keep the ball up!
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Balki Bartokomous · Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:39 pm Post subject:

Dwight ditching the Lakers soon after a disaster like this would be the sure sign of a coward akin to LBJ teaming up with 2 other stars to win.
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SDLakersFan · Star Player Joined: 01 Apr 2012 Posts: 2044

I was beginning to hate Howard early in the season. But since he's shut up and just started playing harder I'm happy with him. He's a max off name value alone but truthfully he's not max great.

Retain Howard then Clark (very important) then lets find ourselves a backup SG who can hold down the 2 till Vino is ready.