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Lakers Pull Off Another Magic Trick: Dwight to L.A.!!!

8/11/2012

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The Orlando Magic may not recover from this disappearing act. Its superstar, Dwight Howard, a non-free agent that was still the biggest name in free agency, finally walks away with a deal in Los Angeles to play with Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Pau Gasol, and the Lakers. I do not get why in the world the Magic took this deal. Did they just completely overlook the Brooklyn Nets deal?  Howard averaged 20.6 points per game, 14.5 rebounds per game and an astonishing 2.2 blocks per game last season. So, the Magic lets him go and now they have one of the worst teams in the league. I remember learning that the same thing happened in 1996 with Shaquille O’Neal going to the Lakers from the Magic, and then winning 3 straight titles with Kobe Bryant. Now Kobe will, in my opinion, get his sixth ring to tie Michael Jordan, thanks to the Magic...
Back to the full trade, the Lakers also acquired Earl Clark and Chris Duhon from Orlando, which I think will be a great fit for Los Angeles. The Philadelphia 76ers acquire Andrew Bynum from the Lakers, and I think that Bynum will fit well there. Igoudala goes to the Nuggets from the Sixers and gets to play with Ty Lawson. I think that the Lakers, Nuggets, and 76ers all received good players and good material to build around in this trade. The Magic, however, got the worst out of this deal but had the best player in this deal. They added Aaron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Josh McRoberts, Chris Eyenga, Nikola Vucevic, and rookie Moe Harkless to their roster. In draft picks, they got a protected first round pick from the Sixers in 2014 and one from the Lakers in 2017, their second-round picks include the Nuggets pick in 2013, and the Lakers pick in 2015. The Lakers know they got a steal for Dwight and I’ll be interested to see how well they do together next season. I know that it will definitely be exciting.  How do you feel about the Dwight Howard trade? Add your thoughts/comments!
                                                                                D12 Out!!!!
15 Comments
DaddyMan
8/11/2012 11:38:28 am

Can the Lakers convince Dwight to re-sign with them? Do they even want to try? The point being, the Lakers have the upper hand in this trade with regards to Dwight Howard because if it doesn't work out they can still work on a trade to another team (Brooklyn Nets?) before the trading deadline. It really is a win-win situation for the Lakers. Orlando management, on the other hand, have no idea what they are doing. Good posting Mike V.!

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Mike V. link
8/11/2012 11:57:27 am

Thanks! And, I do think that the Lakers will want to try and will be able to convince Howard to re-sign with them. You are also right when you say it is a win-win situation for L.A. Thanks for commenting back DaddyMan!

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DaddyMan
8/12/2012 11:53:27 am

Knicks and Lakers meet up Christmas Day! This is going to be a fun season Mike V.

Mike V. link
8/23/2012 11:49:03 am

It definitely will be a fun season!

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Angy
8/11/2012 11:44:33 am

You are so right - they are completely underestimating the Brooklyn Nets and wait until the season starts - they are going to be unpleasantly surprised! Can't wait

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JM
8/11/2012 12:27:55 pm

I agree with you. I don't understand how the Magic could do this to their team? Unfortunately, it's going to be a Lakers-Heat fight to the finish next year.

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Christian
8/14/2012 11:41:50 am

You are right. The Lakers did get a steal on the Dwight Howard trade.

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Mike V. link
8/23/2012 11:47:56 am

Absolutely!!!

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Fred Z.
8/14/2012 01:53:35 pm

Dwight is going for the ring and just might get it. However, in LA, he will be just another star among stars. In Brooklyn, he would have the chance to be a shining star with a team that is going to be in the spotlight because of the big move. The ring will come...think long term DH!!

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Mike V. link
8/14/2012 02:08:44 pm

I totally agree, Dwight will get the ring and will definitely take the spotlight if he goes to Brooklyn. Thanks for posting!

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Ray
8/17/2012 08:20:03 pm

The Lakers to this very moment are jumping up and down with joy because of the Howard trade but this is what blows me away....Howard has stated time and time again "I dont want to be compared to Shaquille O'Neal". Now you have to ask yourself something, does he say that because Shaq is a beast with a bunch of rings and doesnt want to be compared to a HUGE name like that or is this his way of saying I'm doing my own thing? Either way he's headed down the same road as O'Neal. This trade does bother me for one simple reason and the reason is with L.A. getting back Gasol, getting Nash, and now D-Howard, Kobe chances of getting his 6th ring have went up greatly and since I hate Kobe I cant cheer for this move. So to sum up the Howard trade....was it good for basketball? Yes. Was it good for ratings? Yes. Was it a good way to give the Heat a run for their money? Yes. Was it good for Boston fans and anti Kobe fans? Hell NO!

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Mike V. link
8/18/2012 01:10:49 am

I think you make some good points. I also believe that Howard wants to do his own thing, but he can't expect not to be compared to Shaq when history is repeating itself. And I think with this Laker lineup will have the same result. That would mean Kobe ties MJ for the 6th ring and possibly more depending on who stays and who goes. Love him or hate him, Kobe is set up pretty nicely.

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DaddyMan
8/28/2012 04:30:28 pm

I am a diehard Knick and can't imagine how a Boston fan who hates the Lakers feels about them getting Dwight. I'm glad he is put of the east.

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Wadler
8/21/2012 05:44:58 am

Go Lakers!!! 2013 NBA champs!!

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Mike V. link
8/23/2012 11:47:10 am

Yeah, most likely they will win it all!

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