In today’s news is “Where is Dwight Howard going to land This Off-Season”? I think most of us by now are a bit over the hoop la and just waiting for Superman to get dealt. Howard definitely needs a change in scenery and he might have some suitors waiting and looking to pull the trigger for his services. However, team executives are starting to question his character and how he has handled this season off the court with his quotes of unhappiness. The disgruntled Howard made it known to the public that he wanted out this season, but when the trade deadline came he chose to opt in. The only reason that he did was because he wasn’t ready for the public backlash that he would have faced if he were to be traded. Everyone wants to be a superstar and the perks that come with it, but not everyone is ready to handle the public and media. Howard proved this year that he has a lot of pull and power within the organization. Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith are out and unemployed for now. Howard claims that he had nothing to do with it, but come on man you had everything to do with it. Van Gundy could have handled the situation better, but you can tell he was ready to move on from the organization because he started to see the writings on the wall. One thing is for sure; Howard gave the fans what they paid to see and then some. Superman definitely exists in Orlando. He left it out on the floor every night. With his upgraded offense and his tremendous defensive, he will be one of the biggest trade acquisitions in recent years.
Howard isn’t ready for
what he is about to come face-to-face with this summer. Those super powers that
he thinks is within his possession will be tested. The public scrutiny that he will
receive from fans will be like nothing we have seen since Lebron James
departing Cleveland. This trade prediction where and when Howard will go is one
of the hardest that I ever encountered. Many are saying that he will either
land with the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Laker or Dallas Mavericks. Those are
his preferred destinations. Howard is the best big man in the league today. The
only thing he is missing is a title under his belt. He was very close to
reaching this goal in 2009, but was ousted by the Lakers. Howard has come to
realization that he isn’t going to win a championship playing in Orlando. He
knows that the playoffs will be a given every year, but after the money and
endorsements; players are looking to hold that gold trophy and to wear that bling
on their finger. Howard needs to mature and own his mistakes and take responsibility
for his actions.
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