Dwight Discussion: Dwightmare on Figueroa St. Part Boo

Doc Brown wrote:

Larry Coon ‏@LarryCoon
Per the Lakers, Dwight Howard has been examined, found to have no further damage, and has been cleared to play.
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SEASON STARTS FRIDAY.

That's good news though.

charvin wrote:New season every day!

Doc Brown wrote:

Larry Coon ‏@LarryCoon
Per the Lakers, Dwight Howard has been examined, found to have no further damage, and has been cleared to play.
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SEASON STARTS FRIDAY.

Or not...

Glad to hear he can play, let's get it going starting next game?

Yep ... get a fresh start every day with your daily coffee ...

Definitely. Our winning record starts on FridaY.

Seriously, we actually might be able to win that game.

thisbjgz wrote:

J.A. Adande ‏@jadande

Lakers say Dwight Howard is cleared to play after his right shoulder was examined today.

So WTF did he leave the game then??

Because he felt sharp pain in his shoulder?

Psychobroker wrote:

thisbjgz wrote:

J.A. Adande ‏@jadande

Lakers say Dwight Howard is cleared to play after his right shoulder was examined today.

So WTF did he leave the game then??

The entire weight of the team fell on his shoulders.

revgen wrote:

Psychobroker wrote:

thisbjgz wrote:

J.A. Adande ‏@jadande

Lakers say Dwight Howard is cleared to play after his right shoulder was examined today.

So WTF did he leave the game then??

The entire weight of the team fell on his shoulders.

it's the headband. the added weight has thrown off his body's balance.

lakersyunowin wrote:

revgen wrote:

Psychobroker wrote:

thisbjgz wrote:

J.A. Adande ‏@jadande

Lakers say Dwight Howard is cleared to play after his right shoulder was examined today.

So WTF did he leave the game then??

The entire weight of the team fell on his shoulders.

it's the headband. the added weight has thrown off his body's balance.

karacha wrote:Because he felt sharp pain in his shoulder?

I thought he was superman?

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I still remember that game years ago where Kobe messed up his shoulder, and stayed in the game with one arm. I remember him even trying to take a left handed jumper while his right arm dangled like a noodle. That's why I love Kobe more than any other player. Dwight just didn't want to play in the game anymore. He might not even want to play the rest of the season anymore. Don't be surprised if we see an auto-pilot Dwight for the rest of the season. Simply going through the motions.

lakersyunowin wrote:

revgen wrote:

Psychobroker wrote:

thisbjgz wrote:

J.A. Adande ‏@jadande

Lakers say Dwight Howard is cleared to play after his right shoulder was examined today.

So WTF did he leave the game then??

The entire weight of the team fell on his shoulders.

it's the headband. the added weight has thrown off his body's balance.

between the headband and carrying that stat sheet, im surprised there wasn't any permanent damage

...and we thought this guy could be the future of our franchise.

Finally got a good news.

Psychobroker wrote:

karacha wrote:Because he felt sharp pain in his shoulder?

I thought he was superman?

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Somehow, I don't know why, I have a feeling you just don't like Dwight. I could be way off, of course.

NeeJee wrote:...and we thought this guy could be the future of our franchise.

If he re-signs, he is.

karacha wrote:

Psychobroker wrote:

karacha wrote:Because he felt sharp pain in his shoulder?

I thought he was superman?

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Somehow, I don't know why, I have a feeling you just don't like Dwight. I could be way off, of course.

LOL nah, I just have always thought of him as a big baby... he's always been passive/aggressive, and it just irks me. He did this w/ Orlando and is starting it up w/ the Lakers too.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howardw01.html

Thought this was interesting. His usage rate is actually barely below his career average.

Ah, I see your point. But you are making one mistake: this is big baby:

pound4pound1 wrote:between the headband and carrying that stat sheet, im surprised there wasn't any permanent damage

LOL

karacha wrote:

NeeJee wrote:...and we thought this guy could be the future of our franchise.

If he re-signs, he is.

Its stupid to think that he won't be, he is still not 100%

phoenixrisingla wrote:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howardw01.html

Thought this was interesting. His usage rate is actually barely below his career average.

4 points in usage rate is actually a lot. And his last 4 seasons in Orlando he was 4 up on what he is now. Though his health is a big factor

Doc Brown wrote:

Larry Coon ‏@LarryCoon
Per the Lakers, Dwight Howard has been examined, found to have no further damage, and has been cleared to play.
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SEASON STARTS FRIDAY.

Apparently they didn't examine his feelings.

last stand wrote:

phoenixrisingla wrote:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howardw01.html

Thought this was interesting. His usage rate is actually barely below his career average.

4 points in usage rate is actually a lot. And his last 4 seasons in Orlando he was 4 up on what he is now. Though his health is a big factor

Just 3 of the last 4, no need to exaggerate.

You're right though, 4pts may not be completely meaningless, but it also not huge. Especially considering he's coming to a team with other scorers from a team literally built for him.

I just disagree that Dwights problems are due to touches.

Totally agree that his health still isnt there. I'll see flashes where he looks like his old self, but he's not back yet.