Dwight Howard (2 Viewers)

[0-Our!]

I agree with all of you. If he had a list of cities before and we were not it, I doubt we would be added now.
Portland is an acquired taste. Being exposed to our beautiful city for only 2 months (in early spring) does more harm then good. At a quick glance only the weather and weirdness will standout. To appreciate the city you need more time.

Portland does not fit D-Bag12 & we won't make it fit him; didn't we try this w/ some1 already...?

 

[0-Our!]

He played in shitholes known as orlando and Houston. Portland is much nicer. Most importantly though the fan support is second to none. That will appeal to a guy like Howard more than anything.

Don't care if it does, HE doesn't "appeal" to me or others; IF we got him... many/if not all would b complaining about him/how do we get rid of him & fast.

Even IF he were free... he's not worth what you'll get. To the ppl that want him, u want to actually win & b respected don't u? U take him in & you'll have neither.

ps Orlando actually has decent fan support; not that many show up but the ones that do r loyal

 

[Scalma]

Don't care if it does, HE doesn't "appeal" to me or others; IF we got him... many/if not all would b complaining about him/how do we get rid of him & fast.

Even IF he were free... he's not worth what you'll get. To the ppl that want him, u want to actually win & b respected don't u? U take him in & you'll have neither.

ps Orlando actually has decent fan support; not that many show up but the ones that do r loyal

Hahahaha what is this a Boy Scout troop?

Howard's baggage is overrated. I've seen much worse. He's friends with Lillard. Shouldn't be overlooked

Also players love playing for Stotts and Olshey has made their comfort priority number one. If anyone can take on Dwight it's the blazers. They dealt with that idiot Aldridge.

 

[0-Our!]

Hahahaha what is this a Boy Scout troop?

Howard's baggage is overrated. I've seen much worse. He's friends with Lillard. Shouldn't be overlooked

Almost, we've got all great guys!

Maybe so w/ baggage (depends on what's included relative to this). He's friends w/ Lillard; he's also cool w/ Boogie, should that b overlooked? In our case... YES, it should b overlooked & doesn't matter he & Dame r pals. It's mostly his attitude & his team crippling that makes me not want him, that's all.

I thought us fans wanted team basketball & movement; u get D-Bag12 & the ball will stall & possessions will go away along w/ wins; D-Bag12 demands the ball most of the time & has made it known when he doesn't get it; he's a pouty bitch to put it nicely.

 

[Schilly]

Hpward doesn't get along with other Prima Donas. He was his best in Orlando when he wasn't dealing with Kobe or James Harden.I don't think he would have that issue here as none of our guys have those types of egos.

 

[blue9]

I have heard this mentioned on the web more than a few times. More than his ego or his injury history or his inability to become a consistent free-throw shooter, that worries me the most.

Honest question: Are those rumors about him true? Is he a creeper?

I can't speak to the veracity of the claims, but I do recall that our beloved Jerome Kersey (along with Mark Bryant and...Cliffy?) were caught doing this on a road trip to UTH.

 

[Scalma]

Why wouldn't it matter if him and Lillard are friends? That's the alpha dog of our team.

Howard might've done some stupid, immature things in the past but people grow, and since he's been in Houston I haven't really heard about any of those issues. He plays hard, despite having to share the court with that selfish ballhog Harden. If he has a problem with him personally, I don't blame him.

 

[0-Our!]

Hpward doesn't get along with other Prima Donas. He was his best in Orlando when he wasn't dealing with Kobe or James Harden.I don't think he would have that issue here as none of our guys have those types of egos.

Suppose he doesn't & gets along famously w/ every1, would the not winning & failing/liability in late game situations make u/any1 else sad/pissed?

 

[0-Our!]

Why wouldn't it matter if him and Lillard are friends? That's the alpha dog of our team.

Howard might've done some stupid, immature things in the past but people grow, and since he's been in Houston I haven't really heard about any of those issues. He plays hard, despite having to share the court with that selfish ballhog Harden.

Then why does Hou. want to get rid of him IF he's so awesome & such a winner?

 

[Pinwheel1]

He played in shitholes known as orlando and Houston. Portland is much nicer. Most importantly though the fan support is second to none. That will appeal to a guy like Howard more than anything.

I am not a fan of Orlando. Been there many times for work. But I do know that rich athletes love their lake front homes.
Houston has a pretty good nightlife for young rich athletes. I don't think you will get many single athletes who agree with the shithole term. But at my age..... I agree with you.

 

[Schilly]

Then why does Hou. want to get rid of him IF he's so awesome & such a winner?

Because he is going to opt out and walk away this summer, leaving them empty handed. By trading him they can at least get some assets to move forward with.

 

[blue9]

Hpward doesn't get along with other Prima Donas. He was his best in Orlando when he wasn't dealing with Kobe or James Harden.I don't think he would have that issue here as none of our guys have those types of egos.

That's the thing - I think guys like Howard and Cousins would do just fine here, because we have a well-respected leader in Dame that they can fall in line behind. Despite their "checkered past", I think they're generally good guys who want to win.
Based on the fact that Whiteside also has well-respected leaders in Wade and Bosh, I don't feel like a change of scenery would help him.
I'm not sure about that Morris twin...

 

[lawai'a]

Chandler Parsons is probably the best we can hope for this offseason in signing a guy to the team through free agencym. Just hope really hard lillard and him because as good of buddies as it was alluded to during team USA tryouts

chandler parsons was an important element in howard's recruitment to houston. history working out together when parsons was in college and dwight in orlando

 

[Scalma]

Then why does Hou. want to get rid of him IF he's so awesome & such a winner?

Same reason why we might move Henderson.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I agree with all of you. If he had a list of cities before and we were not it, I doubt we would be added now.
Portland is an acquired taste. Being exposed to our beautiful city for only 2 months (in early spring) does more harm then good. At a quick glance only the weather and weirdness will standout. To appreciate the city you need more time.

And a family-sized can of industrial-strength Hipster Douchebag repellent spray.

 

[0-Our!]

All this shouldn't even b a debate ()

Same reason why we might move Henderson.

Really? Because he's a bench player @ best & we don't want to overpay him?

 

[Scalma]

All this shouldn't even b a debate ()

Really? Because he's a bench player @ best & we don't want to overpay him?

Huh? He's a free agent to be. Just like Howard. You trade him now or lose him in the summer for nothing. It's not that difficult to understand.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I would not want to trade away anyone for him, but if he opts out, Id love to give him a max offer in the off season.

 

[0-Our!]

Huh? He's a free agent to be. Just like Howard. You trade him now or lose him in the summer for nothing. It's not that difficult to understand.

Huh? D-Bag12 isn't a FA. He's got 1 more yr.

 

[Scalma]

Huh? D-Bag12 isn't a FA. He's got 1 more yr.

He has a player option and you can bet he will opt out and get paid.

 

[0-Our!]

I would not want to trade away anyone for him, but if he opts out, Id love to give him a max offer in the off season.

Yikes, glad u r not gm

 

[0-Our!]

He has a player option and you can bet he will opt out and get paid.

Ah. But again... IF he's so awesome & such a winner, why wouldn't Hou. just pay him more vs. any1 else when he opts out?

 

[Scalma]

Ah. But again... IF he's so awesome & such a winner, why wouldn't Hou. just pay him more vs. any1 else when he opts out?

Because they're committed to Harden, and their games aren't meshing together idk. Morey is a terrible GM anyways who couldn't care less about basketball fit/chemistry.

 

[Schilly]

Ah. But again... IF he's so awesome & such a winner, why wouldn't Hou. just pay him more vs. any1 else when he opts out?

The failure to appraise the situation for what it is can be a difficult assessment to comprehend... Let me make this simple.

Dwight is leaving as a free agent this summer, just like Lamarcus left us high and dry last summer.

I'm not sure why that is hard to understand.

 

[0-Our!]

Because they're committed to Harden, and their games aren't meshing together idk. Morey is a terrible GM anyways who couldn't care less about basketball fit/chemistry.

Sure but great players should b able to rise above personal differences, b professional, do their jobs, & win.

 

[BBert]

Why wouldn't it matter if him and Lillard are friends? That's the alpha dog of our team.

Howard might've done some stupid, immature things in the past but people grow, and since he's been in Houston I haven't really heard about any of those issues. He plays hard, despite having to share the court with that selfish ballhog Harden. If he has a problem with him personally, I don't blame him.

After Howard's experiences playing for the Lakers and the Rockets, I would think he'd be very appreciative of the team and atmosphere in Portland.

 

[0-Our!]

... I'm not sure why that is hard to understand.

Exactly. D-Bag12 is NOT a winner, why do ppl want him here?

 

[Natebishop3]

If you can get him for Leonard/Kaman then you do it.

Then the Rockets would have the two most punchable faces in the NBA on one roster.

 

[Schilly]

Sure but great players should b able to rise above personal differences, b professional, do their jobs, & win.

It must be nice to live in a fantasy world of unicorns and cotton candy flowers on trees, ohh look it's raining skittles and there's a fairy pissing beer.

 

[0-Our!]

If you can get him for Leonard/Kaman then you do it.

Then the Rockets would have the two most punchable faces in the NBA on one roster.

I would do this & move D-Bag12 to another team that we hate & get something we want/that is valuable in return! It's a win-win for us & the Rockets!