Dwight chooses Houston

[chazzy]

Sam Amick ‏@sam_amick 40s
Dwight Howard has chosen to sign with the Houston Rockets, @USATODAYSports has learned. Story to come. - http://ow.ly/mH7dN

[Batz]

Is it really over...?

[Shade8780]

Damn you just beat me to it.

Lin
Harden
Parsons
Motiejunas
Howard

:bowdown:

[D-Rose]

heh beat me by a minute!

[chazzy]

Before Woj though? Damn

[fpliii]

****ing ******

[rezznor]

Sam Amick ‏@sam_amick 40s
Dwight Howard has chosen to sign with the Houston Rockets, @USATODAYSports has learned. Story to come. - http://ow.ly/mH7dN
http://i.minus.com/ibh0VF78wk4kst.gif

[Raymone]

Whelp.

[niko]

Damn you just beat me to it.

Lin
Harden
Parsons
Motiejunas
Howard

:bowdown:
Thats not that impressive to be honest.

[Doranku]

Good riddance, f@ggot.

[Jacks3]

At least its over.

[fpliii]

Absolutely pathetic.

[DuMa]

http://www.chicagonow.com/load-o-bull/files/2011/06/lakers-ship-sinking1.jpg

[bagelred]

Daryl Morey is a god.....you all doubted him.

[lakerspng]

now I can happily hate everyone on Houston! Might just be my least favorite team in the league. Good bye D Howard. Man's body, child's mentality.

[Bobcats2013]

:oldlol: Enjoy McFail and the rest of his scrub squad Dwight.

[SpecialQue]

I'm not going to hate on Houston. Hopefully they have better luck with him than we did during that injury-ridden season.

Congrats, Rocket Nation. :cheers:

[COnDEMnED]

Good luck Houston fans. Maybe you guys can turn this guy into a man.:cheers:

[PJR]

A superstar free agent leaving the Los Angees Lakers in his prime, and 30 million on the table.

Dr. Buss rolling over in his grave.

[rezznor]

http://i.minus.com/iUG0TvSrnC25D.gif

[D-Rose]

Question is...can they pull off a S&T for Josh Smith? Jeez...

Mavs will take on Asik contract, Morey :D

[Shade8780]

http://www.chicagonow.com/load-o-bull/files/2011/06/lakers-ship-sinking1.jpg
:lol :roll: :rockon:

[Celtic_Pride]

http://i.minus.com/ibh0VF78wk4kst.gif

:oldlol:

[MVBallin2K]

Congrats Houston, tough pill to swallow because who knows what it means for us now.

Kind of glad to see that a few Lakers fans can be civil about this. :cheers:

[longtime lurker]

Finally over :applause: enjoy 4 years of Dwight's childish antics and refusal to take responsibility.

[Haks]

More reasons to dislike the rockets

[strike first]

A person told them?

not buying this shit

[No Evans!]

Take Smoove and send back Asik and Jones. Hurry!

[ace23]

:djparty :hammertime:

[kennethgriffin]

Absolutely pathetic.


i tried to tell you that many times. you have too much respect for big men to have seen it coming

[flipogb]

waiting for Woj

[ZHAKIDD532]

James Harden and Dwight Howard. Very nice.

[HylianNightmare]

Lakers so salty lmaooooooo

[KNOW1EDGE]

Absolutely pathetic.

you mad?

what is pathetic about it?LMFAO

Lakers suck, their coach sucks, Dwight has a better chance to win a chip in Houston.

YOU ARE PATHETIC

[rezznor]

I'm not going to hate on Houston. Hopefully they have better luck with him than we did during that injury-ridden season.

Congrats, Rocket Nation. :cheers:
thanks man. lakers have always been my second favorite team. just hate a few your entitled fans though :cheers:

http://oi43.tinypic.com/2ntdbnc.jpg

[Quizno]

houston fans....prepare to be extremely disappointed by his performance :oldlol:

[fpliii]

i tried to tell you that many times. you have too much respect for big men to have seen it coming

Dude, it's going to be a 30-52 season, maybe 35-47.

[DirkNowitzki41]

awful choice if he actually wants a ring

oh well.

[lakerspng]

so... he is leaving the Lakers and all that money on the table... he got big balls.

opposite of that actually. His balls shriveled and he ran to the least pressure possible.

[DaSeba5]

http://i.imgur.com/4JCVh.jpg

[fpliii]

you mad?

what is pathetic about it?LMFAO

Lakers suck, their coach sucks, Dwight has a better chance to win a chip in Houston.

YOU ARE PATHETIC

Dwight is, afraid to stay in LA. Respect to Houston, congrats to their fans.

[Batz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2nUi2fxoNQ



It's over ladies & gentlemen! Let's go home!



:yaohappy: :banana: :applause: :rockon: :basketball :djparty :hammertime: :party: :lebronamazed:

[PJR]

so... he is leaving the Lakers and all that money on the table... he got big balls.

When you consider the Lakers suck, and Kobe is still pushing his "Like Mike" agenda, It was the correct basketball choice. Dwight will see another contract before this 4 year deal with Houston is up.

[FiveRings]

Damn.

Congrats Rockets fans. Pretty disappointed with the news. We never got to see the real uninjured prime Dwight Howard play in a Lakers uniform. Hopefully for the Rockets sake he can return to being that player once again.

[Zedja]

you mad?

what is pathetic about it?LMFAO

Lakers suck, their coach sucks, Dwight has a better chance to win a chip in Houston.

YOU ARE PATHETIC
Give the Lakers 5 years and we'll see which team is more pathetic.

[talkingconch]

Still a 2nd round exit. what a terrible hit to his image

[longtime lurker]

Dwight is, afraid to stay in LA. Respect to Houston, congrats to their fans.

Dwight would rather fail in Houston than try and become a legend in LA.

[strike first]

So were really pretending that the USA today is a credible source?

[strike first]

So were really pretending that the USA today is a credible source?

[niko]

Lakers chose DAntoni over Howard. :lol If they get Wiggins though ill need to stop watching the NBA

[Jacks3]

What will Mitch do now?

[All Net]

New contender in the west..

[MVBallin2K]

So were really pretending that the USA today is a credible source?

I would laugh if this were fake and he didn't choose Houston :oldlol:

[Zedja]

So were really pretending that the USA today is a credible source?
Still nothing from Woj, but eh I wouldn't be surprised if he actually did pick Houston. Best of luck to him and his future endeavors. Not.

[chazzy]

Dwight will be a lot better after a full offseason to rehab and recover from his surgery. Congrats on Dwight. Wonder what direction the Lakers take now, not many options

[Kurosawa0]

Still probably keeps Houston out of the OKC and San Antonio tier, unless Houston has another big move to make.

[SpecialQue]

Lakers chose DAntoni over Howard.

See, that right there is the real kick in the nuts.

[chips93]

awful choice if he actually wants a ring

oh well.


why is that? houston is a good team with flexibility to improve (j smoove?)

[Heavincent]

Damn you just beat me to it.

Lin
Harden
Parsons
Motiejunas
Howard

:bowdown:

meh

[TylerOO]

LMAO Lakers should tank for Wiggins, let Kobe go, and then sign the KING

[All Net]

Still probably keeps Houston out of the OKC and San Antonio tier, unless Houston has another big move to make.
Nah they are certainly on their level.

[Peteballa]

Grats to Rockets fans!

[SpecialQue]

Still probably keeps Houston out of the OKC and San Antonio tier, unless Houston has another big move to make.

Calderon?

[KNOW1EDGE]

I love seeing all the butt-hurt Lakers fans.

Happy for Dwight, quite obviously the smartest choice for him personally.

Laker fans can look forward to a lotto pick next year, Kobe demanding a trade, and a complete meltdown for their "fans"

All is right in the world:cheers:

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

grats to Rockets and their fans. Though it is a double-edged sword...

[Doranku]

At first, I was thinking that as taboo as it is, I'd love to see Howard get injured next year.

Then I realized that the Rockets will still probably lose in the first round which will be much more satisfying to watch with Dwight healthy.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[chazzy]

Woj is eerily silent..

[ZHAKIDD532]

So were really pretending that the USA today is a credible source?
David Aldridge just confirmed.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/932/907/patriley_original.gif

[LosScandalous]

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[CelticBaller]

http://www.chicagonow.com/load-o-bull/files/2011/06/lakers-ship-sinking1.jpg
:roll:

[niko]

Lin signing is basically preventing Houston from getting Smith too, right?

[Uncle Drew]

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because his decision had not yet been announced.

Meh. Not buying this yet.

[bagelred]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 46s
It's confirmed: Dwight Howard will go with the Houston Rockets when the July 10 moratorium ends. @sam_amick was first with the info.


Dwight will be demanding a trade to Brooklyn on December 15th.

[irondarts]

So were really pretending that the USA today is a credible source?

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 1m
It's confirmed: Dwight Howard will go with the Houston Rockets when the July 10 moratorium ends. @sam_amick was first with the info.

Amick is credible though, but Aldridge confirmed it as well.

[MVBallin2K]

I love seeing all the butt-hurt Lakers fans.

Happy for Dwight, quite obviously the smartest choice for him personally.

Laker fans can look forward to a lotto pick next year, Kobe demanding a trade, and a complete meltdown for their "fans"

All is right in the world:cheers:

Wow dude. No offense but come on. Yeah, there are spoiled and salty fans but what about ones that simply wished the Rockets well like myelf and others?

We have to take a swift kick too. Thanks for insulting us when we did nothing but wish Houston the best with this. That's what I hate about people just generalizing about fans because of a few trolls, which EVERY team has. People should be more considerate to those who are actual fans.

[Heavincent]

Nah they are certainly on their level.

No they're not.

[TylerOO]

I love seeing all the butt-hurt Lakers fans.

Happy for Dwight, quite obviously the smartest choice for him personally.

Laker fans can look forward to a lotto pick next year, Kobe demanding a trade, and a complete meltdown for their "fans"

All is right in the world:cheers:

I love the "Laker fans" that act like Dwight leaving is good for them. :roll: :roll:

[Bobcats2013]

Meh. Not buying this yet.


:oldlol: :oldlol: This is as bad as the decision.

[Peteballa]

Lakers fans - what would you say to trying to bring back Bynum? It would be a gamble but it might be worth it. I don't know if y'all have the cap room, maybe a S&T?

[Zedja]

Why is Woj so quiet?

[SpecialQue]

Lin signing is basically preventing Houston from getting Smith too, right?

Poor Lin about to be bounced around again.

[bagelred]

Woj is eerily silent..

He's probably taking a dump and his smart phone isn't with him. What bad luck. :oldlol:

[D-Rose]

Aldridge and Berger confirm it's the Rockets.

Berger also tweeted
Dwight Howard personally is calling teams to inform them of his choice, league source says.

Have heard Lakers are only ones yet to hear from him..I'm sure it's soon!

[chips93]

Calderon?

dwights bff!

[JimmyMcAdocious]

The only people who thought he was resigning with LA were Lakers fans. :confusedshrug:

Most obvious decision ever. Tho the late Warriors moves made it interesting for about 20 minutes.

[Wally450]

This Houston team will be fun to watch.

[talkingconch]

Lin
Harden
Parsons
Motiejunas
Howard

Thats not a GREAT team. Howard and Harden are the only great players. Lin is not very good. WCF probably but not a championship team. Howard has took a major hit on his image lmao

[Zedja]

Wait.
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 18s
Dwight Howard's agent, Dan Fegan tells Y! Sports: "Dwight has not finalized his decision."

[nevetslc88]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 33s

Dwight Howard's agent, Dan Fegan tells Y! Sports: "Dwight has not finalized his decision."

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

Congrats Houston

[Bobcats2013]

Wait.
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 18s
Dwight Howard's agent, Dan Fegan tells Y! Sports: "Dwight has not finalized his decision."

Troll job of the decade. :oldlol:

[Doranku]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 54s
Dwight Howard's agent, Dan Fegan tells Y! Sports: "Dwight has not finalized his decision."

[chazzy]

"So you're saying there's a chance..?"

[Jacks3]

:oldlol:

[Young X]

I feel sorry for Laker fans if true.

[Uncle Drew]

Lol.

[oh the horror]

Wtf is going on here?

[Doranku]

DA GAWD HAS SPOKEN :roll: :roll: :roll:

This shit is like a movie. :oldlol:

[SpecialQue]

Wow dude. No offense but come on. Yeah, there are spoiled and salty fans but what about ones that simply wished the Rockets well like myelf and others?

We have to take a swift kick too. Thanks for insulting us when we did nothing but wish Houston the best with this. That's what I hate about people just generalizing about fans because of a few trolls, which EVERY team has. People should be more considerate to those who are actual fans.

Trolls are gonna troll. There's been an even balance of Laker fans wishing the Rockets well and being pissed. Trolls aren't gonna see that though because it doesn't fit their agenda.

[DuMa]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/584308572.gif

[KyleKong]

Wow Lakers really fvuked themselves out of title contention for the next 5 years.

[LongLiveTheKing]

Fegan to Yahoo! Sports: "He hopes to finalize his decision tonight or tomorrow morning."

[niko]

The surprise twist coming...

[JimmyMcAdocious]

I wish 2K could replicate this for their FA to make the offseasons more fun, outside of the draft.

[Zedja]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 30s
Fegan to Yahoo! Sports: "He hopes to finalize his decision tonight or tomorrow morning."

Wtf

[The-Legend-24]

:roll: :roll:

[MVBallin2K]

And so it was fake :oldlol: . This thread should be stickied for all of us falling for it, myself included.

[Heavincent]

Woj making other reporters look like amateurs yet again.

[Goldrush25]

LMAO Lakers should tank for Wiggins, let Kobe go, and then sign the KING

Problem is with Kobe, they will be neither good enough to seriously challenge for a title, nor bad enough to be a lottery team.

[irondarts]

Chris Mannix ‏@ChrisMannixSI 35s

I'm told that if the money was equal, Dwight would be signing with Houston. But that extra $30 million is something Dwight is wrestling with

[chazzy]

If Dwight ends up signing with LA, Woj is truly the GOAT. That patience :bowdown:

[DaSeba5]

http://imghumour.com/assets/Uploads/Michael-Jackson-Eating-Popcorn.gif

[Zedja]

Lol
David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 32s
I'm going to the bar. Text me when it's over. #dropsmic #makeitadouble

[fpliii]

lol if he stays in LA, GOAT trolljob.

Woj :bowdown: :bowdown:

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Glad it's over. Not a huge fan of dwight eithen know he would have given us a head start of re
buildinG process.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Glad it's over. Not a huge fan of dwight eithen know he would have given us a head start of re
buildinG process.

[MVBallin2K]

Course now Dwight will read Twitter, see every Laker fans bashing him and the Houston reaction. Will probably make him sign with Houston regardless:confusedshrug:

[SpecialQue]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Fegan to Yahoo! Sports: "Houston, don't bust that nut just yet."

:biggums:

[D-Rose]

What are the odds that Berger, Amick, Aldridge are premature on this? Fegan must be waiting for final tweaks from Rockets on roster or Dwight to call LA.

[irondarts]

Bomani Jones ‏@bomani_jones 32s

i can see dwight trying to call the lakers, dialing every number but one, sweating, then hanging up.


Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 56s

Nevertheless, multiple sources tell Y! Sports Howard has chosen the Rockets but is still finalizing details of agreement.

[Doranku]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 29s
Nevertheless, multiple sources tell Y! Sports Howard has chosen the Rockets but is still finalizing details of agreement.

Woj trolling the shit out of everyone. :roll:

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Dude, their lineup isnt even that good at all.

The Lin and Asik signings are basically the negative equivalent of whatever positive value getting Dwight was. The team is meh. They are not better than the Pacers or Clippers or Grizzlies. Dwight may be the biggest star of those squads but the Rockets overall dont look very impressive.
:facepalm 2 of those teams went to their CFs. Rockets barely made the playoffs last season and were a lotto team just the season before. W/ Dwight (if true) they suddenly become Finals contenders.

[Uncle Drew]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1m

Nevertheless, multiple sources tell Y! Sports Howard has chosen the Rockets but is still finalizing details of agreement.

[DirkNowitzki41]

now that mavs are out, this is funny.

i hope dwight stays in LA

[Peteballa]

:biggums:

:roll: :roll: :applause:

:biggums:

[chazzy]

My guess is Dwight's people are denying it now so that his tweet can make it "official"

[CelticBaller]

:biggums:
Woj a lakers fan? :oldlol:

[rezznor]

What are the odds that Berger, Amick, Aldridge are premature on this? Fegan must be waiting for final tweaks from Rockets on roster or Dwight to call LA.
Fegan is just working out some assurances from Morey. it's still gonna happen folks.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 7m

Nevertheless, multiple sources tell Y! Sports Howard has chosen the Rockets but is still finalizing details of agreement.

[BlazersDozen]

I still have SAS, OKC & GSW ahead of Houston with D12

[loganwadams]

hahahahlolol:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[loganwadams]

hahahahlolol:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[loganwadams]

hahahahlolol:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

Howard Agent telling sport center Nothing yet is decided. Dude is all about a max deal or a championship.

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

Dwight
Montiejunas
Parsons
Harden
Lin
-------
Asik
G. Smith
T. Jones
J. Anderson
Beverly
Canaan

Glaring hole at the backup SF position!

[TylerOO]

UPDATE: Dwight Howard's camp has informed Lakers that he will not re-sign with them. (via @Chris_Broussard )

[rezznor]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 7m

Nevertheless, multiple sources tell Y! Sports Howard has chosen the Rockets but is still finalizing details of agreement.
From Woj,

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--dw...221642082.html


Superstar center Dwight Howard is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to sign a free-agent contract with the Houston Rockets, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Howard is finalizing his decision to sign with the Rockets and a formal agreement is expected to be in place soon, sources said.

The decision is a devastating blow to the Lakers and transforms the Rockets

[rezznor]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 7m

Nevertheless, multiple sources tell Y! Sports Howard has chosen the Rockets but is still finalizing details of agreement.
From Woj,

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--dw...221642082.html


Superstar center Dwight Howard is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to sign a free-agent contract with the Houston Rockets, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Howard is finalizing his decision to sign with the Rockets and a formal agreement is expected to be in place soon, sources said.

The decision is a devastating blow to the Lakers and transforms the Rockets

[PickernRoller]

ISH is crashing lol....

[PickernRoller]

ISH is crashing lol....

:roll:

[TylerOO]

Typical ISH

[Blue&Orange]

Lakers are dumb if they don't S&T and try to get some picks.

[irondarts]

Not Bill Walton ‏@NotBillWalton 3m

The real story isn't that Dwight chose Houston. Its that Jim Buss has managed to destroy everything his father built in one year.

[tazb]

The Lakers are officially the laughing stock of the NBA. After all those STAYD12 campaigns, Kobe's "goat" pitch to Dwight, he chooses Houston. :lol Lakers ****in' lost big time. Oh, and of course, Kobe Bryant ****ing lost.:pimp:

[Funnyfuka]

They all knew from the getgo in LA , kobe included,that howard was an insincere, duplicit, hypocritical asshole who didnt care about camaradery and winning. None of them is surprised. He never truly fitted in. You could tell just watching at their body language during games. You could tell howard was pretending to play more than he actually did, and that he never seriously planned to stay. He made them look like clowns, not worth of his holiness.

And i said it once and say it again; wether he leaves or stay, lakers are toast for a looong time. It was the most logical option to leave, seriously.

Now about houston; they re not going anywhere even if he joins them. Dude will never grow up and be a leader. He will never materialize , improve any of his weaknesses. He likes to **** up and restart "fresh" over and over again, getting all the attention. Let s not forget dude has 8 kids with 8 women. Houston now might have a chance to reach p/o but then what? they ll never win a chip anyway.

He doesnt want to win that s why he didnt join loaded GS. He would have been exposed again. He wants a team built around him just like good ole orlando with stan van gundy. He wants everyone to suck his dick, everyone to consider him the messia. And he s going to screw them exactly the same way he screwed orlando, whining, complaining, not giving his best, not improving... repeating the same scenario again.

[DirkNowitzki41]

@dmorey: While we are excited & cautiously optimistic @DwightHoward might choose Houston, we have not yet heard about his decision

[mateoboz]

Wow! Super, super excited for this chapter of Rockets history! This is awesome! Can't wait for next season!!!:rockon: :banana: :D

[Blue&Orange]

They all knew from the getgo in LA , kobe included,that howard was an insincere, duplicit, hypocritical asshole who didnt care about camaradery and winning. None of them is surprised. He never truly fitted in. You could tell just watching at their body language during games. You could tell howard was pretending to play more than he actually did, and that he never seriously planned to stay. He made them look like clowns, not worth of his holiness.
lol this idiot. Maybe the Lakers shouldn't have traded for a player they KNEW didn't want to be there, and then made everything possible to piss him off while he was there.

[Rysio]

thank god he didnt sign with the lakers. this clown is responsible for the biggest failure in lakers history. lakers dont need losers on their roster. :applause:

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

:party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

[Rose'sACL]

http://i.imgur.com/OZj5vY1.png

[strike first]

http://i.imgur.com/OZj5vY1.png

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[Jacks3]

Steven A Smith just said Dwight views him and Harden as the 2nd coming of Shaq and Kobe.



:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[CelticBaller]

http://i.imgur.com/OZj5vY1.png
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Done_And_Done]

Thank heavens!

If I never have to hear Dwight Howard free agency dramatics play out again, it'll be far too soon. Good ball player but can't stand the dude and his fabled good guy image...

[Kingwillball]

Heat should take Asik off their hands now.. :D

[talkingconch]

"While we are excited & cautiously optimistic @DwightHoward might choose Houston, we have not yet heard about his decision," Morey tweeted on Friday evening.

[ALBballer]

http://i.imgur.com/OZj5vY1.png

:roll:

[LoneyROY7]

Does Josh Smith follow suit? I think Houston does S/T with Atlanta in which ATL receives Asik.

[Thorn]

Am I the only Laker fan that's kinda just "meh" over this whole thing? As ridiculous as this whole thing has been, wishing Dwight best of luck and that the Lakers will be back. Not this year probably, but soon.

[tomtucker]

They all knew from the getgo in LA , kobe included,that howard was an insincere, duplicit, hypocritical asshole who didnt care about camaradery and winning. None of them is surprised. He never truly fitted in. You could tell just watching at their body language during games. You could tell howard was pretending to play more than he actually did, and that he never seriously planned to stay. He made them look like clowns, not worth of his holiness.

And i said it once and say it again; wether he leaves or stay, lakers are toast for a looong time. It was the most logical option to leave, seriously.

Now about houston; they re not going anywhere even if he joins them. Dude will never grow up and be a leader. He will never materialize , improve any of his weaknesses. He likes to **** up and restart "fresh" over and over again, getting all the attention. Let s not forget dude has 8 kids with 8 women. Houston now might have a chance to reach p/o but then what? they ll never win a chip anyway.

He doesnt want to win that s why he didnt join loaded GS. He would have been exposed again. He wants a team built around him just like good ole orlando with stan van gundy. He wants everyone to suck his dick, everyone to consider him the messia. And he s going to screw them exactly the same way he screwed orlando, whining, complaining, not giving his best, not improving... repeating the same scenario again.
:applause: :cheers:

[Real Men Wear Green]

I like it. Houston and OKC will make a good rivalry for a long time.

[Young X]

http://i.imgur.com/OZj5vY1.png
:oldlol:

[SpecialQue]

Am I the only Laker fan that's kinda just "meh" over this whole thing? As ridiculous as this whole thing has been, wishing Dwight best of luck and that the Lakers will be back. Not this year probably, but soon.

Right here, aside from wishing Dwight luck. I like the trade for Rockets fans, but Dwight's been a clown for the past few seasons, and I'm not going to pretend that I want him personally to do well. If the Rockets win it all, I want it to be because of Harden.

[The-Legend-24]

Finally!!!!:hammertime: :hammertime:

[Scoooter]

Two points:

1) I wonder how long it will be until he throws Mchale under the bus.
2) Does he think Harden is any more inclined to throw him the ball than Kobe was?

[2010splash]

LOL at the Lakers getting clowned! That's what happens when your franchise icon is a selfish chucker. Kobe has now driven out the other dominant C to play for the Lakers. Only difference is he doesn't have his entire prime ahead of him to rebuild.

To be honest, I do feel sorry for the Lakers. They should have themselves a mega team to rule the West for awhile but screwed it all up by hiring that inept psycho of a coach D'Antoni.

Looking forward to a Heat vs. Rockets Finals for years to come.:cheers:

[Jacks3]

:facepalm

[Real Men Wear Green]

Two points:

1) I wonder how long it will be until he throws Mchale under the bus.
2) Does he think Harden is any more inclined to throw him the ball than Kobe was?
He probably is and more importantly McHale is far more likely to believe in post offense than D,Antoni. But if they end up ignoring Howard in the post it will be the ultimate indictment against Howard's post game. There are no excuses to be made now.

[2010splash]

And to Lakers fans downplaying this, don't kid yourselves. Howard was your franchise and your future. Top 3-4 player in the league when healthy and a defensive and rebounding fiend. The Lakers are screwed for a very long time now.

[kobebeangoat]

LOL at the Lakers getting clowned! That's what happens when your franchise icon is a selfish chucker. Kobe has now driven out the other dominant C to play for the Lakers. Only difference is he doesn't have his entire prime ahead of him to rebuild.

To be honest, I do feel sorry for the Lakers. They should have themselves a mega team to rule the West for awhile but screwed it all up by hiring that inept psycho of a coach D'Antoni.

Looking forward to a Heat vs. Rockets Finals for years to come.:cheers:
lol at dominant player

[Thorn]

Right here, aside from wishing Dwight luck. I like the trade for Rockets fans, but Dwight's been a clown for the past few seasons, and I'm not going to pretend that I want him personally to do well. If the Rockets win it all, I want it to be because of Harden.
:confusedshrug: It's not worth getting mad over I think. Dwight hasn't done himself any favors the last few years with all his flip flopping and he's probably annoyed 90% of NBA fans.

On a side note I kind of want to see how this pairing works out, especially if Josh Smith comes over. Can you imagine the spacing on that team? How on Earth will Harden get to the rim?

tbh there's juuust a little part of me that wants to see him mess everything up in Houston I guess :D

[Young X]

Lakers gonna be TERRIBLE defensively next season. :oldlol:

[PizzamanIRL]

So he isn't in it for the money.

[talkingconch]

And to Lakers fans downplaying this, don't kid yourselves. Howard was your franchise and your future. Top 3-4 player in the league when healthy and a defensive and rebounding fiend. The Lakers are screwed for a very long time now.
As in 10 months.

Name: 2010splash
Title: Lebron/Wade/Bosh

:wtf:

[oh the horror]

And to Lakers fans downplaying this, don't kid yourselves. Howard was your franchise and your future. Top 3-4 player in the league when healthy and a defensive and rebounding fiend. The Lakers are screwed for a very long time now.




im sorry but no dude, he didnt just screw them for 'a very long time now'

[1Time4YourMind]

And to Lakers fans downplaying this, don't kid yourselves. Howard was your franchise and your future. Top 3-4 player in the league when healthy and a defensive and rebounding fiend. The Lakers are screwed for a very long time now.
pretty much this. despite all of howards flaws he is still relatively young and if you build around him right he can keep you guys relevant after kobe retires.

mambas knees arent gonna keep going for much longer.

[Is He Ill]

And to Lakers fans downplaying this, don't kid yourselves. Howard was your franchise and your future. Top 3-4 player in the league when healthy and a defensive and rebounding fiend. The Lakers are screwed for a very long time now.

I feel sorry for any team that considers Dwight Howard their future. :roll: Big men with little offensive game that can rebound and block shots are not that rare. They would have been screwed with Dwight. I think they might have better chemistry without him. Very long time? I doubt it. They will find a way to lure a big name free agent or two once their massive contracts expire.

[HurricaneKid]

Lakers are dumb if they don't S&T and try to get some picks.

Houston has no need or to give LA anything.

[MastaKilla]

pretty much this. despite all of howards flaws he is still relatively young and if you build around him right he can keep you guys relevant after kobe retires.

mambas knees arent gonna keep going for much longer.

I like your name. Underrated track.

However, Lakers will make a move within the next year and a half that will shake the league again, they always do.

Wether it's landing a top free agent, drafting the top prospect or getting an incredible deal in a trade, it will happen. It always does.

[lakerspng]

It will be pretty damn epic when Kobe's able to come back from his injury, and once again, dunk on D12's head. Don't kid yourself, it will happen.

[Lebron23]

LOL at the Lakers getting clowned! That's what happens when your franchise icon is a selfish chucker. Kobe has now driven out the other dominant C to play for the Lakers. Only difference is he doesn't have his entire prime ahead of him to rebuild.

To be honest, I do feel sorry for the Lakers. They should have themselves a mega team to rule the West for awhile but screwed it all up by hiring that inept psycho of a coach D'Antoni.

Looking forward to a Heat vs. Rockets Finals for years to come.:cheers:

Kobe is 35 yrs.old bra. Harden might surpass him this season. Houston also have a younger core than the Lakers.

[Is He Ill]

Kobe is 35 yrs.old bra. Harden might surpass him this season. Houston also have a younger core than the Lakers.

:lebronamazed:

[ThaRegul8r]

http://i.imgur.com/OZj5vY1.png

I'm looking at Dwight Howard's Twitter feed, and I don't see this tweet anywhere.

[DirkNowitzki41]

Finally!!!!:hammertime: :hammertime:
:lol

[bluechox2]

houston still few pieces away from contending

[imnew09]

I'm looking at Dwight Howard's Twitter feed, and I don't see this tweet anywhere.

Sarcasm - Number one thing you should learn on this forum.

[chazzy]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 43s
New Orleans has shown strong interest in acquiring Rockets center Omer Asik, w/ an offer likely centered on Ryan Anderson, sources tell Y!

[PP34Deuce]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 43s
New Orleans has shown strong interest in acquiring Rockets center Omer Asik, w/ an offer likely centered on Ryan Anderson, sources tell Y!


Yea I think they realized that Anthony Davis is the prototype 4 and not a 5.

Asik and Davis is a very good core defensively.

[oh the horror]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 43s
New Orleans has shown strong interest in acquiring Rockets center Omer Asik, w/ an offer likely centered on Ryan Anderson, sources tell Y!



That's far better for them than Josh Smith.

[Legend of Josh]

This is mega awesome news for the Houston Rockets. The best big man in the game combined with one of the best up-and-coming stars (some even argue, superstars) in the game + one hell of a supports cast... just wow. Look out. The West is wide open now.

This clearly puts the Lakers in a doo-doo position. They should begin to think about rebuilding mode. Even if Kobe comes back super healthy, they're going to have to work at making the post season in 2014. They still have a strong team, but they finished with the 7th (tied for 8th with guess who?) seed WITH Dwight Howard. If it's purely a gel issue, maybe the LakeShow cruises into the playoffs pending a white hot season from Kobe and help from Gasol, but I think they'll struggle to make the playoffs.

Clearly, Houston make the playoffs next year. A higher seed or lower seed is the question. I think it all depends on how well and quickly Howard gels with the rest of the Rockets. Honestly, I think Howard's and Harden's egos will clash. At this point, James Harden feels he's one of the league's best players, and IMO, rightfully so. Do I feel he's a superstar already? I say yes. I understand others don't feel he's quite there. I had a discussion with someone the other day who compared him to Joe Johnson. I think he's already better than Joe Johnson has ever been, or will ever be. Joe Johnson IMO was never a championship piece; unlike Harden, who I can easily see being a champion before his career is over (but likely NOT as the team's best player).

I think the combination of Howard and Harden is eventually going to be good enough to win a title. Multiple titles, I doubt it. Dynasty potential, hell no. I'm sorry, but they're just not a good enough combination to reach that stratosphere. With an even more enhanced supporting case, maybe, but likely not. It would take Dwight Howard putting his personal bullshit and ego COMPLETELY aside, and transforming into a ring-machine (just don't see it happening).

I really do like this move though for Houston. If not this season, they'll be a consecutive year-after-year higher seed franchise as long as management keeps role players in good circulation. If Howard and Harden can learn to coexist without egos getting in the way, this could be a very dangerous team for many seasons to come.

[brownmamba00]

F*ck you dwight

dont come back snitch *****

[Andi]

How are Lakers 1 round pick in the next few years? Do they own them or did they give them to the Suns ? Thx for answer

[PJR]

dont come back snitch *****

You don't want Kobe to come back?

[Legend of Josh]

Also, forgot to mention something on my mind. I know Houston paid Jeremy Lin a pretty penny, but I think the Rockets would be better off shopping Lin some other championship caliber piece. I'm not saying Lin doesn't have the potential to be a rock-solid contributing piece to a championship team, but come on folks, let's be real, he had one hell of a season that I'm not going to say was a fluke, but that in time, we all may very well look back and say it was. While his value is still considerably high, they should explore the market and see what offers they get. It surely wouldn't hurt.

If Jeremy Lin continues to play like he did two seasons ago, yes, he greatly increases the chances of Howard and Harden being NBA champions, but if he plays way under his going-forward potential, that could spell trouble for Houston if they wish to trade him in the future rolling the dice sticking with him now. It's not like Lin is overpaid at the moment, in fact, many consider him with his current contract structure being one of the best "steals" in the league. Some feel he's currently underpaid, and if he performs like he did with the Knicks when he elevated them into the playoffs a couple seasons, they will hold true.

I think Jeremy Lin is the key. Whether that means Houston sticks with him, rolling the dice, he performs well and they go deep in the playoffs, or if they trade him early before he possibly drops in value by performing poorly, making his original buzz and success with the Knicks being a fluke. Either way, I feel Lin is the key to the Rockets future success (in terms of going deep in the post season).

[Godzuki]

i'm not even a laker fan but now i'm definitely a Rockets hater.

Kobe was stupid with his approach to keep Dwight, he basically drove him offf.

so is this a complete franchise blunder that will be felt years to come by the Lakers or does it save them a lot of money from being over the salary cap so not so bad?

[chazzy]

Houston needs to get a defender if they're doing this Anderson deal. Dwight couldn't carry a defense in LA quite like he could in Orlando, unless he gets a lot healthier this coming season

[Horde of Temujin]

Well, there goes Houston's future.

[Legend of Josh]

F*ck you dwight

dont come back snitch *****

Why would you even want him back? He was a terrible fit for the Lakers. A nightmare fit in D'antoni's system. Lastly, a trainwreck clash of personalities with Kobe Bryant. He simply didn't fit in with those guys. The underlying issue with Dwight Howard in Los Angeles was Dwight Howard. The underlying issue with Dwight Howard anywhere is, you guessed it, Dwight Howard. I'm hoping he'll be great in Houston, and find his way there. Again, it'll all come down to how he handles sharing the spotlight with James Harden. I don't see Harden just rolling over and letting Howard be in "run this town" mode.

Rightfully so, James Harden has proven he's a force to be reckoned with. Does Harden dominate or control a game in the same manner as the best big man in the game, no... no he doesn't ... but it'd be unfair to say Harden isn't a sure-shot game-changer. He is. Just as in any game Howard has the ability to block 5 shots and crash the boards with 20 rebound - Harden can go off and drop 40 on any opposing team. I think Howard's defense and rebounding ability combined with Harden's supernatural offensive ability is a recipe that spells doom for the rest of the west. Like I keep saying, it'll be a matter of how well they gel together and share the limelight.

[magic chiongson]

http://www.military-today.com/tanks/m1a2_abrams.jpg




tanking time!

[Legend of Josh]

Well, there goes Houston's future.

... alright? Houston finished 9th in the West last season. What position did you expect the Rockets to finish in the West if they didn't make changes to their roster going into the 2013-2014 season? They made changes, and not just a simple change, they added the best big man in the game! Are there risk associated with bringing Dwight Howard to your team? Yes, most def. But dude, that's a risk you have to take. You'd be a moron if you had the opportunity to add Dwight Howard and you passed up on the opportunity.

Realistically speaking, with Houston's ability to sign/trade a max player and bring them to your franchise, who would have been a better addition?

*crickets*

The combination of Howard + Harden has the raw potential to be super sick if both players (especially Howard) can just gel and put their egos aside. I realize that's a huge "if" ... but maybe it's time Howard grows up and finally values rings over "things" - (things being the cameras, the limelight, the personal pazazz, etc)

[Funnyfuka]

pretty much this. despite all of howards flaws he is still relatively young and if you build around him right he can keep you guys relevant after kobe retires.

mambas knees arent gonna keep going for much longer.

lakers are made of...

-steve 100 years old nash...

-gasoft who doesnt care anymore...

-ron artest world peace? :rolleyes:

-kobe bryant...who just happened to have a probably career ending injury.

They re ****ing TOAST. No wonder howard left, let's be honnest here. Still, even had he stayed, they wouldnt have won shit. They re out of contention for a while, period.

[Legend of Josh]

http://www.military-today.com/tanks/m1a2_abrams.jpg




tanking time!

LMAO ... are you insinuating Houston blames the "gelling" element for their nightmare 20-62 season, and landing Wiggins in the 2014 NBA Draft?

:oldlol:

Sure as hell NOT happening, but hot damn if it did.

:lol

[MVBallin2K]

Apparently Dwight still hasn't told the Rockets he's chosen them officially yet. So this isn't quite 100%. It's likely but it's not fully there yet with Dwight going back to LA.

[Legend of Josh]

Houston needs to get a defender if they're doing this Anderson deal. Dwight couldn't carry a defense in LA quite like he could in Orlando, unless he gets a lot healthier this coming season

The problem in LA was not that Dwight Howard couldn't defend in LA like he did in Orlando, it was Mike D'Antoni's bullshit 95% offensive-based system. It was a trainwreck that didn't complement Howard's game whatsoever, on either ends of the court. Things will be much different in Houston.

[no pun intended]

https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2523050460/urtqx9hk65rg1duqlxbz.jpeg
lol

[chazzy]

The problem in LA was not that Dwight Howard couldn't defend in LA like he did in Orlando, it was Mike D'Antoni's bullshit 95% offensive-based system. It was a trainwreck that didn't complement Howard's game whatsoever, on either ends of the court. Things will be much different in Houston.
Plays a part, but he physically wasn't rotating and hedging as well as he used to pre-surgery. He could be a lot better with all of this time to rehab though, he started looking better as the season went on.

[WhySoInsecure?]

LMAO ... are you insinuating Houston blames the "gelling" element for their nightmare 20-62 season, and landing Wiggins in the 2014 NBA Draft?

:oldlol:

Sure as hell NOT happening, but hot damn if it did.

:lol
I think he might be a lakers fan

[daily]

Dave McMenamin ‏@mcten 3m
What's the big hold up? "It's hard to walk away from $30 million," said a source close to Dwight Howard. "Harder than we thought."

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

a lot of tweets out there saying this is not over. i don't believe it, but who the fck knows? how bad would espn look if howard doesn't go to houston?

[PJR]

This apparently aint over. Dwight is coming to grips with the fact that he's got to walk away from 30 million.

New CBA f*cking dudes over hard. :lol

[WhySoInsecure?]

This apparently aint over. Dwight is coming to grips with the fact that he's got to walk away from 30 million.

New CBA f*cking dudes over hard. :lol
Taxes won't make up for the difference?

[Funnyfuka]

how much would he earn as a rocket?

[chips93]

The problem in LA was not that Dwight Howard couldn't defend in LA like he did in Orlando, it was Mike D'Antoni's bullshit 95% offensive-based system. It was a trainwreck that didn't complement Howard's game whatsoever, on either ends of the court. Things will be much different in Houston.


the lakers were 9th offensively, and 20th defensively. defense was the problem. and dwight clearly wasnt the same player he was in orlando, in either end of the floor.

you guys remember george hill turning the corner on howard in orlando for a game winner? me neither

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Taxes won't make up for the difference?
still leaves 8 mill on the table after taxes, plus he gets to stay living in LA year round.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/787768975.gif

[MVBallin2K]

If Dwight chooses LA after all, then I can already bet the people who were already spelling the Lakers doom and touting Houston are gonna turn around and say "Well, Lakers still aren't gonna be and be a bottom feeding team :oldlol: " in backtracking.

[FireDavidKahn]

Alexander Chernykh ‏@chernykh 47s
Dwight's camp demands that Lakers get rid of D'Antoni & Kobe and find a new PG. Rockets should trade Asik. Then he will choose between two.
Expand:oldlol:

[chips93]

a lot of tweets out there saying this is not over. i don't believe it, but who the fck knows? how bad would espn look if howard doesn't go to houston?


espn?

usa today and yahoo were the first to report it

people really wanna find any reason to shit on espn at the moment.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/787768975.gif

somebody photoshop a dwight head on the rockets mascot

[KNOW1EDGE]

If Dwight chooses LA after all, then I can already bet the people who were already spelling the Lakers doom and touting Houston are gonna turn around and say "Well, Lakers still aren't gonna be and be a bottom feeding team :oldlol: " in backtracking.

and all the Laker fans who have been saying they don't need Dwight, he sucks, hes an idiot etc etc will all be saying how good the Lakers are gonna be and god bless you Dwight etc etc

Goes both ways homegirl

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

espn?

usa today and yahoo were the first to report it

people really wanna find any reason to shit on espn at the moment.
espn2 been talking about howard in houston nonstop for the past 2 or 3 hours. they would look silly.

[chazzy]

Interesting that the extra year is actually a factor. I figured he would opt out and re-up after the 4th year anyway, but maybe he has concerns over his back long term. Could prevent him from getting a max deal at age 32/33

[MVBallin2K]

and all the Laker fans who have been saying they don't need Dwight, he sucks, hes an idiot etc etc will all be saying how good the Lakers are gonna be and god bless you Dwight etc etc

Goes both ways homegirl

I don't disagree with you there. I know there's Lakers fans that are like that. In fact, this whole escapade has shown how quick people are turn on something in general because this isn't even confirmed and a bunch of hate Tweets were sent out.

To me those are the most annoying types of posters/people. Let this ride out and be humble either way. If Houston picks up Dwight, great for them, realize Lakers are gonna need some major moves to even be close to good or accept their doom impending year. So many people in this thread though act as if this is a lock when it's not yet. When it's official, then people can throw stones either way.

[chips93]

espn2 been talking about howard in houston nonstop for the past 2 or 3 hours. they would look silly.


so has every single nba writer on twitter.

i guess everybody who cares about the nba, and who has been discussing it will be idiots too

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

and all the Laker fans who have been saying they don't need Dwight, he sucks, hes an idiot etc etc will all be saying how good the Lakers are gonna be and god bless you Dwight etc etc

Goes both ways homegirl
it's tough man. on one hand, having dwight locked up would give lakers a great head-start rebuilding wise. then again, lakers could tank and have 45mill to spend and have a top pick in the upcoming draft. however, you don't know when kobe is going to return, what he'll look like and that could fck up all the plans. kobe and pau might will the lakers into the play-offs, only for a 1st or 2nd round exit.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

so has every single nba writer on twitter.

i guess everybody who cares about the nba, and who has been discussing it will be idiots too
espn hasn't mentioned once that neither LA or Houston has received word one way or the other from Dwight. these other news outlets you speak of, have mentioned that. now get lost and stop trying to argue about nada.

oh what's that? you don't get espn2 in ireland? uh huh, carry on...

[PJR]

Taxes won't make up for the difference?

No, that's greatly overstated. NBA players game checks are taxed in each state they receive them in.

[Soundwave]

Smart move by Dwight.

Harden is a good, young no.2 (or 1B) option and is in his 20s, it should give him a good window going forward.

Kobe is 35 and coming off a ruptured achilles. In 1-2 years he would regret staying in LA.

[longtime lurker]

I hope he resigns in LA just so I can see the headlines "Houston, we have a problem" :lol

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

I hope he resigns in LA just so I can see the headlines "Houston, we have a problem" :lol
:lol

[Batz]

I hope he resigns in LA just so I can see the headlines "Houston, we have a problem" :lol
This made me laugh more than it should have. :oldlol:

[schyza]

ESPN reporting now that Dwight has contacted the Lakers and he is 50/50 between Houston and the Lakers:facepalm

[Noob Saibot]

Howard is such a goof. but he made a wise choice here.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

dwight now 50/50 on houston/la......:roll: :roll: :roll:

[MVBallin2K]

I hope he resigns in LA just so I can see the headlines "Houston, we have a problem" :lol

Awesome, simply aweesome. :oldlol: :applause:

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

ESPN reporting now that Dwight has contacted the Lakers and he is 50/50 between Houston and the Lakers:facepalm
he wants phil jackson and that extra mula.

[chips93]

espn hasn't mentioned once that neither LA or Houston has received word one way or the other from Dwight. these other news outlets you speak of, have mentioned that. now get lost and stop trying to argue about nada.

oh what's that? you don't get espn2 in ireland? uh huh, carry on...

sam amick broke the story

https://twitter.com/sam_amick

he has tweeted nothing correcting his inital story

same for woj





but you can go ahead and bury your head in the sand if you like. i dont really mind

[Chuckbrook]

I hate this ***** Dwight Howard!

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

sam amick broke the story

https://twitter.com/sam_amick

he has tweeted nothing correcting his inital story

same for woj





but you can go ahead and bury your head in the sand if you like. i dont really mind
IMO, espn will look silly. nothing you can say will change my mind.

[Lakers2877]

Jim Hill just reported that Dwight is flying into LA right now to meet with Mitch Kupchek and no final decision has been made. Report is the extra 30 mill is " weighing " heavely on dwights mind "

Apparently having 8 children with 8 different women in the last 6 years has given him some pause lol

[Horde of Temujin]

Why would you even want him back? He was a terrible fit for the Lakers. A nightmare fit in D'antoni's system. Lastly, a trainwreck clash of personalities with Kobe Bryant. He simply didn't fit in with those guys. The underlying issue with Dwight Howard in Los Angeles was Dwight Howard. The underlying issue with Dwight Howard anywhere is, you guessed it, Dwight Howard. I'm hoping he'll be great in Houston, and find his way there. Again, it'll all come down to how he handles sharing the spotlight with James Harden. I don't see Harden just rolling over and letting Howard be in "run this town" mode.

Rightfully so, James Harden has proven he's a force to be reckoned with. Does Harden dominate or control a game in the same manner as the best big man in the game, no... no he doesn't ... but it'd be unfair to say Harden isn't a sure-shot game-changer. He is. Just as in any game Howard has the ability to block 5 shots and crash the boards with 20 rebound - Harden can go off and drop 40 on any opposing team. I think Howard's defense and rebounding ability combined with Harden's supernatural offensive ability is a recipe that spells doom for the rest of the west. Like I keep saying, it'll be a matter of how well they gel together and share the limelight.

I like Houston's future until now. I hope Dwight regains his form and matures and even learns an offensive move from Hakeem. but i think Dwight is fool's gold. He brings too much baggage and it remains to be seen if he'll ever recover from the injury.
Personally, i dont think he is the best center in the league.

[Legend of Josh]

I like Houston's future until now. I hope Dwight regains his form and matures and even learns an offensive move from Hakeem. but i think Dwight is fool's gold. He brings too much baggage and it remains to be seen if he'll ever recover from the injury.
Personally, i dont think he is the best center in the league.

Alright, so you don't feel he's the best big man in the league - so I have to ask 0 who is?

:confusedshrug:

[DuMa]

Cant wait for the Rockets @ Lakers XMAS game.

[Uncle Drew]

''I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I'm looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best."

[Patrick Chewing]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/954/403/OFmwkzM_original.gif

[RoundMoundOfReb]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/954/403/OFmwkzM_original.gif
someone please ps dwight/morey onto the mascot and kupchak on the lakers guy

[brantonli]

Just some of the better GIFs:

http://i.imgur.com/frnXxyM.gif

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ron-Paul_Its-Happening1.gif

http://media.tumblr.com/87d41e3a6bf4a8ba8650ea9389a8f256/tumblr_inline_mny1ivm2vC1qz4rgp.gif



and finally:

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh574/blackheartmiracle/Rockets/iUG0TvSrnC25D.gif


http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/01/28/sports/28morey.1.600.jpg

[305Baller]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/954/403/OFmwkzM_original.gif

GIF Prophecies fulfilled??