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Found July 03, 2012 on Larry Brown Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dwight Howard,  Deron Williams,  Kobe Bryant,  Dirk Nowitzki
TEAMS: Orlando Magic,  Brooklyn Nets,  Los Angeles Lakers,  Dallas Mavericks
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Wherever Dwight Howard ends up this offseason, NBA fans should be relieved that we no longer have to listen to the speculation. Dwight has tried to play himself off as the good guy over the past year or so, but the truth of the matter is he has embarrassed himself. Nothing would surprise us at this point, but it is starting to look like Howard will wind up in a Nets uniform next season. Jared Dudley is having trouble understanding why Brooklyn is the big man’s preferred destination. I don’t wanna get in Dwight Howard’s business but lol Why would you wanna play for the Nets over teams such as the Lakers,Bulls, and Mavs — Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) July 2, 2012 First and foremost, the Nets move from New Jersey to New York is something that should build excitement and receive a good amount of attention. Based on some of the things we’ve seen Dwight do over the past few months, we know he loves attention. Jay-Z and a basketball team in Brooklyn are a good combination in th...
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