The same team, the same dream, the same destiny, one prospers and one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one loses one. Even if the players produced by "The Everlasting Master" are not high-quality, some people will rush to seek them. Even if the players produced by "The Everlasting Master" are likely to be neglected. Lakers missed the playoffs last season, and the "old Lakers players" have become a special group, and it's a pity to eat without taste. According to statistics from the US media Hoopshype, the last 17-man roster of the Lakers last season, 9 of them have not yet obtained the official contract of NBA. They are Anthony , Howard , Augustine , Bazemore , Bradley , Ellington , Stanley Johnson , Mason Jones and McLong. Veteran Howard still believes that he has the power to fight, but he may have finished his last NBA game.
Howard lived until he was old and learned until he was old. He was unwilling to retire
Turned his time back to last year's offseason. Howard, 36, has both joy and sorrow. Fortunately, Howard received an olive branch from the Lakers and wore a purple and gold jersey for the third time in his career. There are many future Hall of Fame members including James , Thick Eyebrow , Westbrook , Anthony, Rondo, etc. Howard has the opportunity to taste the taste of winning the championship again. What’s worrying is that the NBA is not very friendly to him, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of NBA history, but Howard lost to the 75th NBA history star. What's even more incredible is that Davis, who was selected as the top 75 NBA history star, almost hit Master Huo when the regular season started. To be honest, neither the NBA nor the Thick Brow gave Howard enough respect to the future Hall of Fame legend center.
The Lakers' dream of winning was shattered early, Howard worked hard and performed remarkable. He played 60 regular season games for the Lakers, averaging 16 minutes per game, averaging 6.2 points + 5.9 rebounds + 0.6 assists + 0.6 steals + 0.6 blocks per game, shooting percentage of 61.2%, shooting percentage of 3-pointers was 53.3%, and shooting percentage of free throws was 65.8%. A lean camel is bigger than a horse. Howard can eat cake efficiently and also has a certain ability to protect the frame. What is even more touching is that Howard has learned until he is old, and he made 8 of 15 three-pointers in a single season, and his shooting and hits have set career highs. But it is undeniable that Howard is no longer reused by the Lakers. He also said bluntly in an interview: I want to play, but the Lakers don’t want to give me this opportunity. Howard was unwilling to accept it, and Howard was even more unwilling to retire. He maintained high-intensity training during the offseason, and his physical and competitive state were great. His eyes were full of desire to return to the NBA.
Goodbye, NBA, it is better to accept the reality than to refuse to retire
small ball era, the status of traditional centers is getting lower and lower, the 32-year-old Dabaibian Whiteside is in a state of unemployment, and the old Warcraft, who is over 37, has not received the contract yet. Fans are looking forward to Howard returning to the Lakers, but the Lakers finally chose Jones Jr. and Bryant , two young centers; experts say Howard is perfectly adapted to Nets , but Nets reporters quickly came out to refute the rumors: The Nets have no interest in Howard; the Celtics suffered consecutive injuries before the training camp opened, and they urgently needed to add an inside-line combat power. Howard once again saw hope for employment, but the Celtics finally chose Griffin with better shooting ability. Missed the Lakers, missed the Nets, missed the Celtics, Howard really wanted to say goodbye to the NBA.
The veteran will never die, but the veteran will eventually wither. Howard has been mentally prepared and he can accept the reality of saying goodbye to the NBA. In his own words: I still want to play, I still like to play, but I feel that no team gives me a chance. If I can't return to the NBA, if WWE pays a higher salary, I will be serious about becoming a real wrestler! This may be the way Howard found for himself, or it may be Howard's shouting and warning to 30 teams - sign quickly if you want to sign, otherwise I will change the platform.
championship + US$250 million won, Howard won both fame and fortune
The new season is getting closer and closer, and Howard's risk of unemployment is getting higher and higher.According to statistics from the NBA famous reporter Keith Smith, there are only 13 idle contracts in the league, among which the Hawks, Hornets , Cavaliers, Mavericks , Warriors, Clippers , Pelicans, Suns , and Trail Blazers each have a standard contract, and Cavaliers and Trail Blazers each have a two-way contract. What Howard needs is opportunities, and even more of a sense of existence! Howard will not accept a two-way contract, and Howard will not live in a weak team, and the championship team will also make a joke: Can Howard still help the team to win the championship? Howard's transformation in his later years was very successful, and his attitude was fine, but it is undeniable that under the ravage of age and injuries, Howard's movement speed dropped significantly, and it was difficult to defend against pick-and-roll. This is also the reason why teams such as the Lakers and Nets Celtics did not give him a chance.
career 18 years, Howard won the regular season rebounding king five times, got the regular season block king 2 twice, won the DPOY three times, was selected into the All-Star lineup 8 times, was selected into the All-Star lineup 8 times, was selected into the 1st lineup 5 times, and was selected into the 1st defensive team of the year 5 times, with a total career salary of more than US$250 million, which can be said to be a win between fame and fortune. If there are any regrets in Howard's career, it is that his cooperation with two historical scoring champions: Kobe and Harden ended in failure. According to Howard himself, the back surgery he underwent in 2012 almost paralyzed, which was also a turning point in the beginning of his career. Fortunately, Howard was not knocked down by injuries and followed the Lakers to win a championship in his later years of his career! So, Howard, don’t blame the Lakers for being ruthless to you, you are already the winner in life! Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.
