Has Dwight Howard's skills jumped the shark?

[DIMES]

He was NEVER a skilled big man

Impactful - yes

Skilled - HELL NO

He might not have have had the smoothest post game but he always had a good left hook and was patient to get good position so he could do that one spin move he likes.

 

[agpxknt]

How do you train with the greatest low post player of all time and yet not utilize any of the moves?? Dwight is a dumbass.

he did utilize the moves. But for that one year only. Any body whos a magic fan would tell you there was a clear improvement in his offensive game in the 2011 season and through the first round exit to the fukkin hawks!!, not groundbreaking but clear. After that season it was back to the same ole dwight

 

[Llcoolbay]

Main problem is he can barely bend his back in the post anymore, also he can hardly make any lateral movements.

Dude needs some yoga or something. Back and Knees got him looking stiff

 

[Liquid]

Only the Suns medical staff can help D Rose and Dwight at this point.

 

[Damnshow]

Only the Suns medical staff can help D Rose and Dwight at this point.

both free agents, would be hilarious if they signed both, suns front office sucks anyways they signed tyson thinking lamarcus would choose them over spurs wouldnt surprise if they tried signing at least one of them

 

[Archangel]

The case of Dwight Howard, my brethren, tis an intriguing one indeed. Injuries hath plagued thy career but let us not forget the past. Prior to the injuries, Mr. Howard was indeed a very effective big man but tis not because of skill. Mr. Howard benefited from being an athletic big in a league absent of them. Therefore, he had the ability to utilize his one post move, a running hook shot toward the middle, and be successful.

Now, the lack of a post game and an increasing number of valuable big men hath exposed thy flaws. In Orlando, ye received many points from lobs and putbacks and the occasional iso post up because thy athleticism was great. Now ye shall suffer because injuries hath robbed thee of thy athletic ability and ye hath no post game to fall back on. Tis the most disappointing superstar of thy era.

Blake Griffin is the ultimate comparison of what Mr. Howard could've been. If Mr. Griffin is robbed of his athleticism, thou shall still have a mid range jumpshot and a bevy of post moves to propel his offensive ability. Dwight Howard needs to seek the Lord and may God Bless his many children.

 

[Trece]

Howard and Harden - most gutless duo in NBA History

They was supposed to be the new Shaq and Kobe

 

[The War Report]

Dwight never had skills to begin with. Everyone knew as soon as Dwight's athleticism waned in anyway he'd be significantly diminished as a player.

 

[Remote]

Maybe it's injuries.
But his time with Kobe and the Lakers exposed him as a talented-but-not-hungry player.

He's got the tools, but he doesn't want it.

 

[gho3st]

How do you train with the greatest low post player of all time and yet not utilize any of the moves?? Dwight is a dumbass.

bc he cant?

 

[Malta]

so yall shytting on dwight howard

NOT

da nikka with 4 points & 4 fouls

You still defending Dwight

 

[Liquid]

They was supposed to be the new Shaq and Kobe

Who said this?

 

[HHR]

RIP "jump the shark"

 

[ahomeplateslugger]

Maybe it's injuries.
But his time with Kobe and the Lakers exposed him as a talented-but-not-hungry player.

He's got the tools, but he doesn't want it.

This is sums up his career. Dwight seems more interested in money and his brand which is why he forced that lakers trade then signed with Houston to be the franchise player in a big market. Should've just stayed in Orlando.

 

[duckbutta]

Houston players don't fukk with Dwight...

Dwight don't fukk with Houston players...

Houston coaches don't fukk with Dwight...

Dwight don't fukk with Houston coaches...

Dwight has become so maligned he is now underrated...If he didn't want the max I would love for Swag Antonio to make a run at him...