Dwight Howard continues to be the topic of discussion dominating the NBA offseason. Yesterday, the Howard talk got even more interesting as another twist got interwoven in the mix. Howard’s agent, Dan Fegan, stated that his client would not sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers or with any team for that matter. This story coming only one day after it was reported that Howard would in fact sign an extension with the Lakers if dealt there.
The All-Star center’s indecision has damaged his image and made him a villain in the city of Orlando
The Brooklyn Nets apparently never made the commitment to sign an extension with them a precondition before they would have traded for Howard. Howard’s top choice all along has been to be dealt to the Nets, but that will not happen this summer. The Lakers and Houston Rockets have been aggressive in trying to swing a deal, but as of now nothing is imminent.
The Magic don’t have to do anything. They don’t have to trade Howard, although they should. Build a team for the future and move on. Obviously, a Howard trade could be the foundation on which to build on.
However, it is Dwight Howard’s inability to make up his mind that captures the headlines. As bad as it makes him look, it will payoff for him in the end. The team that does land Howard for next season will have to earn his signature to stay on board long term. If they don’t, then the money will still be there and Howard will have the freedom to be recruited by many of the top franchises in the league. His indecision probably doesn’t seem that bad in his mind.
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