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Jameer Nelson has gotten off to a slow start so far only averaging 8.3 points per, 5.4 assists, and 2.5 rebounds. Nelson’s shooting is down 38.9 percent from the field and 25.8 percent from beyond the arc. Why is Nelson struggling so far? According to the Orlando Sentinel, GM Otis Smith said he thinks Nelson is struggle because of the Dwight Howard trade talks.
“You spend time [in the media] talking about Chris Paul or Deron Williams, but what position do they play?” Smith said. “It’s the same position that he plays. So, it’s not necessarily that he [Howard] is directly throwing him under the bus. But he’s indirectly throwing him under the bus.
“They’re the best of friends,” Smith continued, referring to Nelson and Howard. “They get along. They’ve had their talks about this whole thing. But the human side of it? It still bothers him a little bit.”
Last month, Dwight said he didn’t think his teammates were worried about his trade request.
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January 21, 2012
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