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12-11-2011, 12:12 AM
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7339981/orlando-magic-center-dwight-howard-formally-requests-trade
Howard maintains his decision was multifaceted and came down to feeling he didn't have an ideal situation to pursue an NBA title.
Specifically, Howard said overall he didn't feel satisfied with the talent around him and he would like to have the kind of personnel input he said Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki enjoys.
"If Dirk told (Dallas owner) Mark (Cuban) 'Hey, I think this is the direction our team is going, this is what we need in the locker room and these are the kind of players we need,' I think Mark would listen," Howard said. "That doesn't mean Mark has to say, OK, we'll make a rash decision. But I think he would listen and really found out what the player needs around him in order to win."
Of course, it all ultimately comes down to what Orlando feels they get the best deal, but its nice to know Dwight legitimately holds the Mavs and their FO in high regards...
Howard maintains his decision was multifaceted and came down to feeling he didn't have an ideal situation to pursue an NBA title.
Specifically, Howard said overall he didn't feel satisfied with the talent around him and he would like to have the kind of personnel input he said Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki enjoys.
"If Dirk told (Dallas owner) Mark (Cuban) 'Hey, I think this is the direction our team is going, this is what we need in the locker room and these are the kind of players we need,' I think Mark would listen," Howard said. "That doesn't mean Mark has to say, OK, we'll make a rash decision. But I think he would listen and really found out what the player needs around him in order to win."
Of course, it all ultimately comes down to what Orlando feels they get the best deal, but its nice to know Dwight legitimately holds the Mavs and their FO in high regards...