Dwight Howard held his first press conference as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, and one of the highlights was his impression of Kobe Bryant when he discussed their phone conversation from the night before.
We'll see how things work out in the coming months, but right now, Howard is all smiles.
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August 11, 2012
Dwight Howard has finally found a new home. Whether you’re a fan of any team that was involved in the trade that sent him to the Lakers or not, you have to be relieved that we no longer have to hear speculation about his future. As expected, Dwight was visibly excited during his introductory press conference on Friday night. As you can see from the clip above, he even treated...
Via The NBA Mistress
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August 12, 2012
Dustin @Rolling_Thundah is an avid Oklahoma City Thunder fan and illustrates his feelings of the Dwight Howard trade and the implications it may pose on the young Thunder. Be sure to follow Dustin at @Rolling_Thundah So everyone enjoyed the Olympics right? I know I did, it felt very good to watch Kevin, Kobe, and [...]
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August 10, 2012
During Team USA's quarterfinal victory over Australia Wednesday, Kobe Bryant displayed his clutchness when he came into the second half hot, dropping 20 points.After the victory, however, the Black Mamba was drug tested, as the New York Post reports.The source says that Bryant was the USA player chosen to take a mandatory random drug test. However, it seems like a coincidence...
Via IntheOT
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August 10, 2012
Finally the rumours and drama surrounding Dwight Howard have come to an end. At least temporarily as he still does only have one year remaining on his current contract. Because the massive four team trade including the Lakers, Magic, Nuggets and 76ers has been approved by the NBA to allow D12 to play for the Lakers in what was already a stacked line up prior to his arrival.With the...
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August 09, 2012
Kobe Bryant has shown he is the veteran leader of this year’s Team USA squad. It’s most likely his last time playing in the Olympics ever. Turning 38 years old in 2016, it seems unlikely and the Black Mamba knows it, too.
With that, he likes to make the most of it in 2012 as the USA looks to continue their journey to go for the gold. Obviously, Bryant is the most respected player...
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August 11, 2012
The Magic contended that that Brooklyn illegally contacted Dwight Howard in December without permission.
Via Hoops Addict
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August 10, 2012
Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting the Magic, Nuggets, Lakers and 76ers have agreed in principle on a deal that will send Dwight Howard out of Orlando. He reports sources tell him that a conference call has been scheduled for Friday morning to confirm the trade.
Via Comedic Prose
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August 11, 2012
It’s a match made in heaven that even eHarmony could have figured out. The Hollywood personality finally getting a taste of what Hollywood life is.
Dwight Howard and Brooklyn never really seemed right.
Now it’s time for the public to stop hating on Dwight Howard. I’m not telling them to stop hating. Rather, I’m saying it’s only a matter of time before Howard starts to...
Via Oncourt Onslaught
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August 11, 2012
You might as well put the Superman cape on the back of Kevin Durant, because the Thunder might be the only team that can prevent another Lakers’ dynasty. Dwight Howard was at long last traded to the Lakers from the Magic in a four team deal that also included the Nuggets and 76ers. Here’s how [...]
Via With Leather
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August 10, 2012
Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski Tweeted yesterday that a four-way blockbuster trade that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers was imminent, and it appears that it’s done. According to Woj, as of this morning the deal is in place and just needs NBA approval, which the teams will most likely receive during a conference call this afternoon. As the smoke clears and the...
Via Juiced Sports Blog
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August 11, 2012
SCOTT JACOBS
Only in sports (and show business) does one get rewarded for the type of buffoonery, selfishness, and ego driven actions that Dwight Howard has put on in front of the sports world.
After the end of a tedious and frustrating lockout Dwight began his not so private campaign to get traded, and roughly 8 months later, his wish was granted, as the Magic dealt their disgruntled...
Via Midwest Sports Fans
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August 10, 2012
In a four-team trade, the Lakers are poised to acquire Dwight Howard.
The details:
The Lakers will send Andrew Bynum to the Philadelphia 76ers, who also will receive Jason Richardson from the Orlando Magic.
The Sixers will send guard Andre Iguodala to the Denver Nuggets.
The Magic will receive Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic, rookie swingman Moe Harkless, three first...
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August 09, 2012
The Magic have reportedly gone back to the drawing board in hopes of dealing their franchise big man, and this time it involves the Lakers and two other teams.
Via tonyblogs.net
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August 09, 2012
Our long national nightmare seems to finally be over. After months of indecision and trade rumors, Dwight Howard has been traded, according to reports. The four team deal sends Howard to the Lakers, Andre Iguodala to the Nuggets, Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson to the 76ers, and Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, and three future first round picks to the Magic. Orlando will also get...
Via Olympic Basketball Blog
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August 10, 2012
Team U.S.A. is certainly a young squad. Players like James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Kevin Love and others make up the core and they are leading the way to a possible gold medal for the U.S.
But this team isn't without its on-court issues. The team does tend to stand around too much, offensively they...
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