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lol DPOY my ass
This overrated piece of has to be the biggest under performing "superstar" so far in these playoffs with a series average of 11/8. Pretty much a non-factor. Good thing Nelson and others are stepping up because this loser isn't doing a goddamn thing. lol @ those who rank this joke as a top 3 player in the league over Durant and others. lol @ those who think Orlando can win while he is playing like this.
lol DPOY my ass
Personally, I don't think his play is a big deal since the Magic are still up 3-0 despite his less than dominant performance. He's still shooting over 50% and averaging 6 blocks a game in 28 minutes a game. If he weren't getting in so much foul trouble and was playing his normal 40 minutes, he'd be closer to putting up about 16 PPG and 12 RPG. With the way Nelson has been scoring, it hasn't been a big issue so far. Now, his performances have still been disappointing, but it would be a much bigger deal if he was playing like this and the Magic were losing these games. Take the foul trouble and the fact that Nelson has been scoring like crazy, I don't think it's a big deal at all.
It does take a little bit of luster off him, particularly given the late season whining of some that he should be in the MVP race. However Charlotte is built differently than just about any other playoff team. They pretty much have to attack the rim every single possession and they've got the personnel to do it. The Hawks might have that kind of roster as well. Either way I think that the Cats are probably the team that posed the greatest problem as far as forcing foul trouble on him and expect to see a bounce back in the second round.
He's still averaging 6 blocks per game like Jamstone said. I only watched the last quarter or so of game three, but when he was in it was anything but easy for Charlotte to score near the basket.
"it's just round 1"
He's been pretty good. Howard isn't a guard. He impacts games in a different way. He doesn't even need to touch the ball to contribute mightly. To emulate the OP:
lol @ not watching the games
lol @ prototypical WC fan overrating scoring
lol @ thinking that if a player isn't scoring he isn't impacting the game
lol @ primitive understandings of the game of basketball
He has those stats thanks to his athleticism
Have you seen Bowen and Artest leading the steals or blocks category? no
Do the people that say Dwight racks up blocks not understand his impact on the defense?..seriously?..
Howard has more myths to battle than any other player in the NBA, not even close..
He isn't having a great series, but he has still had a significant impact defensively..about half of his calls have been poor calls on Tyson Chandler(and Thomas) flops down low, it sucks..
It's scary that Orlando is up 3-0 without Howard and Carter playing consistently on offense..
So? Are Bowen and Artest (7ft tall) athletic freaks? Are you saying his athletic ability is an unfair advantage or something?
His presence during game three for a few straight possesions made it look like there was a fortress around Orlando's basket.
If Howard had a better offensive game he'd be incredible.
My point is that his defensive technique is avaerage at best
Like when T-Mac was averaging 2 bpg when he was younger and healthier, thanks to his athleticism, but everybody knows he is a ty defender
I'm a Dwight Howard hater. The difference between him and other great defenders, is it seems they work harder than the other man, they use good footwork and defensive skills to outplay their man. D-Ho is an awesome defensive presence, but it's 90% athleticism and instincts, 10% Bball IQ.
I might even forgive that, if it weren't for his execrable offense.
I'm just not a fan of his game.
its only april
Howard's defensive technique and awareness is terrific. If not, he'd be Stromile Swift.
Certainly evidenced by those 3 fouls he picked up today.
Dwight Howard is the worst "best big man in the league"....ever.
It's sad that so many people dislike a guy's game because he's athletic LOL..do you guys hate quick PGs too?..
As mogro said, what about Stromile Swift? What about Amare Stoudemire? What about the dozens of elite big men athletes that never turned out to be good defenders?(Let alone the best defender in the entire league)..
What does that say about the league today?
I don't know what it says. I just know I don't like his game.
I'm not saying it's rational.
Edit: I don't much like watching Stromile or Amar'e, for what it's worth. Amar'e has a post game at least.
i don't think anyone thinks he's the best big man in the league. at least i hope not.
Most people think Howard is the best big man in the NBA, fans and media, myself included..there isn't really an argument since Timmy is past his prime and Dirk doesn't affect the game in multiple ways..
I got a question has Howard ever taken a jump shot? I can't remember the last time I saw that dude take a jump shot lol. As ugly as his free throw shot is I doubt we'd ever see him take a jumpshot. Dude will always be a non-issue on the offensive end as long as you wrap him up. He makes free throw attempts look like he's trying hit a halfcourt shot. in' shotput. Shaq 2.0
He occasionally makes bank shots, but he definitely doesn't have a jump shot..
I can't find it on YouTube, but Dwight took a jumpshot in the regular season and shot it over the backboard.
That may be true about the free throws, but Shaq had decent post moves.
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