Orlando Magic Dwight Howard wants to be loved
With four more years to go on his $85 million contract, Dwight Howard began talking a bit about his future in Orlando. Leading the Magic to the NBA playoffs since Shaq O'Neil did in 2005, Dwight said it's important to be loved by your fans.
After losing game 1 to Philadephia 76ers, Orlando fans threw "Rally Rackets" on the floor upsetting Dwight Howard. Support from fans, is the no. 1 motivation for a team to think like champions. Booing the club during the season had affected the team dramatically.
Dwight noted that if the city does not want him, he will do what is right for his family. Becoming a free agent is always an option for a all-star player. Lebron James may consider being a free agent in 2010.
Many have become free agents like Shaquille O'Neil who joined the Los Angeles Lakers who played against the Magic this season. At one point, fans did not believe that Shaq was worth a mega-contract. That combined with opinion polls may have been responsible for his resignation in 2006.
Howard claims that money does not ultimately determine his future but a passion to see the Orlando on top where it belongs. In addition to basketball, Howard has made philanthropical contributions to the African American community at every opportuinity. But Howard's ultimate fate seems to be in hands of his fans for now.
After losing game 1 to Philadephia 76ers, Orlando fans threw "Rally Rackets" on the floor upsetting Dwight Howard. Support from fans, is the no. 1 motivation for a team to think like champions. Booing the club during the season had affected the team dramatically.
Dwight noted that if the city does not want him, he will do what is right for his family. Becoming a free agent is always an option for a all-star player. Lebron James may consider being a free agent in 2010.
Many have become free agents like Shaquille O'Neil who joined the Los Angeles Lakers who played against the Magic this season. At one point, fans did not believe that Shaq was worth a mega-contract. That combined with opinion polls may have been responsible for his resignation in 2006.
Howard claims that money does not ultimately determine his future but a passion to see the Orlando on top where it belongs. In addition to basketball, Howard has made philanthropical contributions to the African American community at every opportuinity. But Howard's ultimate fate seems to be in hands of his fans for now.
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