Finally: The Dwightmare is over

Posted by Unknown on Friday, August 10, 2012 with 22 comments

Well well well, the Orlando Magic finally did it!  I cried out for the Orlando Magic to trade Howard a month ago and its finally done.  So congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers on their new all star addition, I wish them luck.  As the Balla Commish stated they have an aging Kobe and Steve Nash  and this is definitely a good addition for them especially by keeping Gasol who will be able to take pressure off of Howard.  However, before everyone gets too happy, it needs to be understood that Howard has not played a game since his back injury in April and no one knows if he will be the same Dwight Howard or will he lose a step.  

In the past, many great players have gone down with injuries and they weren't the same as they once were.  Then you have the age factor of the superstars that could play a role in the Lakers not being as good as people may think and last but not least there's no Phil Jackson which one of our readers reminded everyone of this morning on the News/Rumors page.  There's going to be a lot to take into consideration and no one will know anything until the season begins but I feel as if the OKC Thunder is still a threat in the West and the 2012 NBA Champions, the Miami Heat are the ultimate team to beat. The Heat are the champions and will remain the champs until they are taken off the thrown.  One more small thought, Dwight presence in LA will not be as dominate as Shaq’s was and for one good reason. Dwight can be guarded one-on-one; many teams defeated the Magic because they figured out that you don’t have to put two players on him, he is not as dominate as Shaquille and therefore the power house LA had before will not be reborn.