My live tweets from Dwight Howard press conference.
Dwight Howard spoke to the press tonight for a very long and drawn out 30 minutes. You can watch the first 7 minutes of that press conference here. Dwight spoke out of both sides of my mouth and understandably so. He is facing the biggest decision of his life and is well aware of the impact that decision has on others as well as himself. He was passionate and honest and spoke from the heart. In the end though, it was clear as day that Dwight Howard will not be a member of the Orlando Magic for much longer.
I tweeted some quotes and instant reactions live from the press conference. Below is the entire conversation that I had with the twitter universe.
Dwight is talking to the media right. Ow and is visibly shaken by everything going on.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
“Just because I’ve asked to be traded doesn’t mean that I don’t like where I’m at.” — MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
“The back and forth for me is based on the people here.” -Dwight — MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
Dwight mentioned that he has gotten every message conceivable between Facebook and Twitter. Hurt by the stuff being sent.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
Magic hat. For now. twitter.com/MagicBasketbal…
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
When asked if he wants to be here on opening night he responded, “Yes, I do. But that’s up to the people in charge.”
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
Dwight wants to be more involved with the team and that hasn’t happened. Has asked for it and is unhappy it hasn’t happened yet.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
Dwight is upset over the lack of voice he has within the organization. Seems to be the root of his displeasure.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
“I’m praying about it. Prayer is power”. When asked about if this is a done deal.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
My take: Comments have gone back and forth over and over. There is a chance he will stay, but it would take a miracle.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
Dwight had a meeting with CEO Alex Martins today where both sides presented their full side. Both promised to help each other out.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
30 minutes later and Dwight is done speaking. He talked around in circles a lot but the decision has been made. Alex and Otis know.
— MagicBBOnline-BSerra (@MagicBasketball) December 11, 2011
A lot of information there and a lot more will certainly be coming out in the near future. The above information is simple a snapshot in time which chronicles the first time that Dwight Howard openly spoke about asking for a trade from Orlando.
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