Magic President knew it was over for Dwight once he opened his mouth!

[CelticsFanFromNYC]

Found this an interesting read


Sentinel colleague George Diaz caught up with former Magic team president Bob Vander Weide earlier this week and Vander Weide relived the tumultuous time when the Magic were trying to convince Dwight Howard to stay in Orlando. Vander Weide told Diaz the situation became hopeless when he realized Dwight had become delusional. “When Dwight told me he was an icon, guess what three names he used [to compare himself to]?” Vander Weide said. “Michael Jordan. Muhammad Ali. Nelson Mandela. … ‘Are you kidding me?’ We’ve been to the Finals once and you’re a great athlete, and you’re an icon like these three? I knew it was over. I knew there was no chance of keeping him.”

 –  via SLAM


Update:  Dwight Howard: never said that its total bs jus to let u know.

–  via Twitter DwightHoward

[KG Living Legend]

More like Dwight Powell lol.

[slamtheking]

Found this an interesting read


Sentinel colleague George Diaz caught up with former Magic team president Bob Vander Weide earlier this week and Vander Weide relived the tumultuous time when the Magic were trying to convince Dwight Howard to stay in Orlando. Vander Weide told Diaz the situation became hopeless when he realized Dwight had become delusional. “When Dwight told me he was an icon, guess what three names he used [to compare himself to]?” Vander Weide said. “Michael Jordan. Muhammad Ali. Nelson Mandela. … ‘Are you kidding me?’ We’ve been to the Finals once and you’re a great athlete, and you’re an icon like these three? I knew it was over. I knew there was no chance of keeping him.”

 –  via SLAM


Update:  Dwight Howard: never said that its total bs jus to let u know.

–  via Twitter DwightHoward

call me crazy but I think it's more likely DH did say it than this was made up.  just seems to be that kind of person -- particularly during his time in LA

[CelticsFanFromNYC]

Found this an interesting read


Sentinel colleague George Diaz caught up with former Magic team president Bob Vander Weide earlier this week and Vander Weide relived the tumultuous time when the Magic were trying to convince Dwight Howard to stay in Orlando. Vander Weide told Diaz the situation became hopeless when he realized Dwight had become delusional. “When Dwight told me he was an icon, guess what three names he used [to compare himself to]?” Vander Weide said. “Michael Jordan. Muhammad Ali. Nelson Mandela. … ‘Are you kidding me?’ We’ve been to the Finals once and you’re a great athlete, and you’re an icon like these three? I knew it was over. I knew there was no chance of keeping him.”

 –  via SLAM


Update:  Dwight Howard: never said that its total bs jus to let u know.

–  via Twitter DwightHoward

call me crazy but I think it's more likely DH did say it than this was made up.  just seems to be that kind of person -- particularly during his time in LA

Yea. Im assuming he was laughing sounding sarcastic but was pretty serious at the same time. I don't put it pass him

[bdm860]

To me that seems both like something he'd say and something he'd lie about when called out about it.

This is the same guy that was mad the Magic let another player have his jersey number even after he forced his way out of Orlando.

As well as the same guy who "allegedly" asked for his coach to be fired, but denied it when confronted about it after the coach confirmed it minutes before in a very awkward interview.

[fairweatherfan]

PAINT YOUR FACE CLOWN GLOBAL ICON!!

[indeedproceed]

lol @ dwight howard's general direction.

[Big333223]

To me that seems both like something he'd say and something he'd lie about when called out about it.

This is the same guy that was mad the Magic let another player have his jersey number even after he forced his way out of Orlando.

As well as the same guy who "allegedly" asked for his coach to be fired, but denied it when confronted about it after the coach confirmed it minutes before in a very awkward interview.

That Stan Van interview is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. I remember it so well. Dwight could not have looked worse. And something about Stan with his can of soda just telling it like it is... priceless.

[sahara]

Dwight had like 11 kids when he was playing for the Magic, he must´ve cracked 20 by now?

[mgent]

To me that seems both like something he'd say and something he'd lie about when called out about it.

This.

[mgent]

lol @ dwight howard's general direction.

And this.