Dwightmare Over! 4-Way Deal

[DJT]

Yeah, Dwight is really messing things up for himself. But he's in a tough spot, it's either sign the extension or be traded. Which from the teams standpoint, that is exactly what they should do.

Its quite obvious he wants to end up in Brooklyn. He says he won't opt out, but he won't sign the extension.

I hope Orlando fans despise him as much as Cav fans despise LeBron. But it probably won't happen like that.

 

[bosoxlover12]

At least when Shaq left Orlando, he didn't do it in such a douchey way.

 

[elcheato]

Do the Magic even have a big fan base?

Cleveland is a pretty passionate group of fans, so the hate will be nothing like it is here.

 

[DJT]

Do the Magic even have a big fan base?

Cleveland is a pretty passionate group of fans, so the hate will be nothing like it is here.

Yeah, thats why I was saying it probably won't be like that. You never hear about "magic fans."

 

[Teagz]

I don't understand why everyone is comparing this to the lebron deal. The main reason for all the bron hate (for me at least) was that lebron was from cleveland and it was the perfect story, kid grows up right outside of cleveland, becomes high school superstar, gets drafted by hometown team and becomes best player in the league. The only thing missing from that is that he could never win a championship so he walked away. He was clevelands proudest son and everyone felt he quit on them.

Dwight isn't from Orlando and the fanbase isn't looking at him in the same light that cleveland looked at lebron. Dwight wasn't expected to bring a championship to a city that had not witnessed one in over forty years. Thats why if dwight left the whole city wouldnt be on his back seeing him as backstabbing dbag, they would move on, get over it, and look to the future just as they did with shaq.

 

[Elite]

LeBron didn't like the Cavs or the city of Cleveland

Your argument is invalid

 

[elcheato]

By didn't like the city of Cleveland do you mean made up the bullshit thing about people from Akron hating Cleveland to justify his move?

 

[Elite]

Lol at acting like everything that comes out of the man's mouth is a PR move

 

[elcheato]

You'd have to be pretty foolish to believe what he said about people from Akron envying Cleveland, like there is actually some kind of city rivalry.

 

[bosoxlover12]

Dwight Howard- The Indecision


According to Woj, Magic are aggressively trying to deal Dwight


they are so fed up with him, as am I

 

[.infamous]

Welp guess D-will and Howard will be together shortly

 

[bosoxlover12]

Not necessarily.

Bulls, Lakers, Celtics, and Rockets are also interested, with Houston making the most noise of those 4, Boston the least.

 

[.infamous]

Well then those teams are renting him then.

 

[.infamous]

told you bosox:

Sources say Nets have had most serious Dwight discussions w/Magic this week and that the teams were engaged in talks late Wednesday night

 

[bosoxlover12]

I wasnt doubting you.


I was just saying there are other teams than the nets interested

 

[DJT]

Hope a trade actually does come.

 

[Mexi]

Guess who changed his mind again?

Alex Kennedy ‏ @AlexKennedyNBA
Source close to Dwight Howard says the center plans to sign ETO waiver on Thursday morning. It also sounds like Howard may fire Dan Fegan.

 

[VC15]

At this point, I don't even know if I could root for Dwight if he came here.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Because the Magic would not take it

Lol this x1000000

 

[Pugz]

With the trade deadline a few hours away, nobody had any idea what Dwight Howard was planning to do. Much of that uncertainty was the result of Howard's ever-changing mind.

After informing the Magic he would opt-in and delay his free agency on Wednesday, Howard changed his mind before playing the Spurs and looked to be on his way out of Orlando.

Both the organization and fans were upset with Howard's actions as it seemed he was trying to manipulate his way to the New Jersey Nets. In the process, he appeared to have relinquished control of his future to agents and advisers that are believed to be pushing him to a larger market.

Howard, however, finally had enough and decided to set the record straight.

Howard confirmed to RealGM on Wednesday evening that he will waive his early termination option and stay in Orlando for at least the 12-13 season.

Howard also realizes the impact that his indecision has caused and wants to make things right in the city that has watched him grow both professionally and personally since he came into the NBA in 2004 as the first overall pick.

"Man, listen, you know my heart, my soul and everything I have is in Orlando," Howard told RealGM. "I just can't leave it behind."

Dealing with such a big decision was new territory for Howard.

To help with the process he sought advice from people he believed had his best interest in mind. All the while, his heart remained in Orlando. While he wanted to keep his options open, Howard's intentions were never to alienate his teammates, coaches or general manager.

The circumstances, however, spiraled out of control and turned into something he never wanted to happen. Howard was very remorseful for the situation that he created, but eager to turn it around and show everyone who has been hurt by his actions how much he appreciates them and how sorry he is for Wednesday’s events.

"I have gotten some bad advice," Howard said. "I apologize for this circus I have caused to the fans of our city. They didn't deserve none of this. I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart. I will do whatever I can to make this right and do what I was put in Orlando to do."

The situation has also been stressful for Howard and his family, but he isn't thinking of making any excuses or point any fingers. Howard only wants to get back to being the man Orlando grew to love and cheer for.

"This has been a very hard time," Howard said. "For me, my family and all of us. The fans deserve a better hero and I will make that happen. I love and appreciate my fans and this city."

Howard said that he plans on signing the ETO waiver first thing on Thursday morning. He also plans on making some internal changes to ensure this situation isn't repeated in the future.

- Jarrod Rudolph is a Senior Writer of RealGM and can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @MisterRudolph.