Summary
Selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA draft at just 18, Dwight Howard left Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy after his senior season. While still in the eighth grade, he wrote down his goals on a piece of paper and tacked it up in his room. He wanted to lead his high school to a state title and become a No. 1 draft choice. He accomplishing both goals.
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest centers, even tho...
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest centers, even tho...
Selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA draft at just 18, Dwight Howard left Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy after his senior season. While still in the eighth grade, he wrote down his goals on a piece of paper and tacked it up in his room. He wanted to lead his high school to a state title and become a No. 1 draft choice. He accomplishing both goals.
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest centers, even though he doesn't turn 22 until Dec. 8. He also was named to the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest centers, even though he doesn't turn 22 until Dec. 8. He also was named to the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
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Halftime hits
When the clock struck midnight, 2008 was half over. That's one-half less over than Roger Clemens' career. It's completely kaput, along with his reputation. Roger the Dodger's fall from grace might be the biggest story of the year. Or would it be the...Tags: Jeremiah Wright, Arlen Specter, Tiger Woods, Bill Clinton, Super Bowl
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Early NBA education: Dwight Howard mentors Orlando Magic rookie Courtney Lee
Sentinel Staff WriterOrlando Magic all-star center Dwight Howard didn't wait long to start bonding with rookie shooting guard Courtney Lee -- even if it was through modern technology. A co-captain along with Jameer Nelson, Howard began text-messaging Lee as soon as the Magic...Tags: Stan Van Gundy, National Basketball Association, Chris Duhon, RDV Sportsplex, Otis Smith
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Swimsuits controversy stirs swimming
Sentinel ColumnistIf we were playing "word association" and you said "swimsuit," my immediate reply would be "the one issue of Sports Illustrated I buy each year." My second automatic response would be " Ursula Andress" -- which only makes sense if you are old enough to...Tags: ESPN, Annika Sorenstam, Tiger Woods, Rocco Mediate, John Daly
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El 'Dream Team' ve a España como su principal rival
El entrenador de la selección estadounidense de baloncesto, Mike Krzyzewski, consideró a España como su principal rival en los próximos Juegos Olímpicos de Pekín 2008 y aseguró que la clave para ganar la medalla de oro será "que el equipo aprenda a...Tags: Jason Kidd, Rockefeller Center, National Basketball Association, Miami Heat, LeBron James
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Who will the Magic take late in 1st round?
Brian Schmitz says . . . Courtney Lee School: Western Kentucky Buzz: Don't be surprised if the Magic go big here with the best-player-available theory; there should be a gaggle of them still on the board at 22. And, don't rule out Memphis shooting...Tags: National Basketball Association
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Who will the Magic take in the NBA draft?
Brian Schmitz says ... Courtney Lee School: Western Kentucky Buzz: Don't be surprised if the Magic go big here with the best-player-available theory; there should be a gaggle of them still on the board at 22. And, don't rule out Memphis shooting...Tags: National Basketball Association
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NBA Hires Army Maj. Gen. Johnson To Oversee Refs
The Associated PressNEW YORK -- The NBA hired Army Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson on Tuesday as senior vice president of referee operations, a newly created position to help strengthen the league's officiating programs following the Tim Donaghy scandal. The move splits...Tags: Rashard Lewis, Pau Gasol, Atlanta Hawks, Mehmet Okur, Shane Battier
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Fans can expect more unexpected during rest of '08
Sentinel ColumnistWhen the clock strikes midnight, 2008 will be half over. That's one-half less over than Roger Clemens' career. It's completely kaput, along with his reputation. Roger the Dodger's fall from grace might be the biggest story of the year. Or would it be...Tags: Jeremiah Wright, Arlen Specter, Tiger Woods, Bill Clinton, National Government
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Orlando Magic may make move for Maggette
Sentinel Staff WriterLos Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette told friends over the weekend that he was encouraging the Orlando Magic to make a competitive offer in free agency, allowing him to return to the team where he started his NBA career nine years ago. Maggette, 28,...Tags: Rashard Lewis, Basketball, Los Angeles Clippers, National Basketball Association, Jameer Nelson
Jul 5, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jul 4, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Jul 2, 2008
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Jul 2, 2008
|Story| Hola Hoy
Jun 30, 2008
|Resource Link| Orlando Sentinel
Jun 26, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Jun 26, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Jul 1, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Jun 30, 2008
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Jun 30, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
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