Dwight Howard’s free throw shooting woes are no secret, it’s something the superstar center has struggled with for quite some time. He missed 366 free throws last season with the Lakers shooting just 49 percent from the stripe. This year however he has big aspirations and wants to greatly improve. Read more after the jump.
Howard has entered every NBA season – this is his 10th – with a list of goals. Every year, he takes a couple of hours to think about the upcoming months. He writes a list of goals to strive for each year.
“This season, I want to win a championship,” he said. “I want to shoot 75 to 80 percent from the free-throw line. I want to win defensive player of the year.
“I also want to help make Houston a better city. I want to contribute to this community and take advantage of the opportunities I have here.”