One thing that was constantly discussed in the media is how unhappy Dwight Howard was in LA. We all know he has a happy go lucky type of personality; he likes to make jokes and have fun. That’s the opposite of his former counterpart Kobe Bryant. Aside from the Houston Rockets having a young, dynamic team, Howard also chose them because he figured it was somewhere he could be himself. Well things might not be what they seem.
NBA: Dwight Howard Has a List of Goals Including Shooting 75-80% From the Free Throw Line
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.
NBA: Omer Asik Comments on Trade Request & Playing With Dwight Howard
When Dwight Howard chose to join the Houston Rockets their starting center Omer Asik reportedly requested a trade. Asik did not want to come off the bench as Howard’s backup. The Rockets devised a plan to possibly have Howard and Asik run the floor together at the 4 and 5 position. They held their media day yesterday and of course Asik was asked about the current situation. Read more after the jump.
(Photo) NBA: Ummm Caption This Dwight Howard Game Face Picture
Several teams held their annual media day yesterday including the Houston Rockets. In addition to answering questions they also posed for team photos. Dwight Howard joining the Rockets was the major talk of the offseason and as he posed for his new photo he did it in true Dwight jokester fashion. Check it out after the jump.
NBA: Omer Asik Likely to Get Traded From the Houston Rockets
When superstar free agent Dwight Howard chose to go to the Houston Rockets, center Omer Asik requested a trade. The big man didn’t want to be apart of the Rockets second unit. The Rockets however toyed with the idea of playing Howard at the power forward position and keeping Asik in as the starting center. Well that’s unlikely to actually happen and an Asik trade could be pending. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Rockets Considering Playing Dwight Howard at the PF Position
Dwight Howard was a huge pickup for the Houston Rockets fulfilling their need for more size and post presence. They did however already have Omer Asik who’s been steadily improving. Asik was reportedly upset about the addition of Howard and wanted to be traded rather than be a backup. The trade never happened and Asik remains on the team and it looks like the Rockets have found another solution. Read more after the jump.
