Cuban talks Howard

by Toddy on Sep 17, 2008 11:27 AM CDT

Apparently, the Mavs FO have been well aware of the incident for some time now... and they have already dealt with it some time ago. According to the Dallas Morning News this morning...

Owner Mark Cuban said the Mavericks dealt with Howard's flag football episode after it happened in July.

"That said, we will be going through some advanced communication-skill sessions together this training camp," Cuban said Tuesday. "I have explained to him that cellphone cameras are not your friend and that what you think you said on camera is never what people will hear when it shows up on YouTube or TV.

So Cuban continues to say the right thing, which for all intensive purposes is good for the Mavs in that they are not adding water to an all ready sinking ship. I think they most likely are looking to move him a little more so than what we are lead to believe, but in no way, shape or form do I see them desperate to "get rid" of him.

"Josh really is a good guy with a great heart," Cuban said. "He just doesn't do a good job of showing that side of himself publicly. We will work on that."

Cuban is smart, and I truly believe they are going to continue to try to work with him and bring him up to par with the rest of the team. At the same time though, he realizes that should Josh return to his 2007-2008 form at the start of this season, which would essentially embarrass Cuban for backing him this off-season, plan on the Mavs sending him packing by Feburary. But if Howard comes out with his All-Star swagger early on, look for everyone to pretty much forget what has gone on this summer.

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Get Him Out of Here

Cuban is only being smart by trying to protect his investment.
He is shooting himself in the foot PR-wise.

I have no respect for Cuban in this regard. What a maroon.

by Conan the Cimmerian on Sep 17, 2008 11:45 AM CDT 0 recs

I have been a mav fan

for ever. But i will tell you what. I am quickly loosing my interest and fandom in this franchise and it has nothing to do with what the on the court product is. I am tired of this orginization defending scums like JHo. I am all for giving guys second and third chances but at least come out and dont Condone what the thugs are doing. Im not upset that the Mavs are sticking with Josh, though i would love to see his but gone, but the fact that Cuban continues to make excuses for JHo, saying he is “misunderstood”. SCREW THAT!!! Change something Mark or you are going to losse MANY fans.

by thad728 on Sep 18, 2008 11:58 AM CDT 0 recs

hopefully

behind the scenes it’s a much bigger issue than what we are being told right now (which I am almost certain it is)…

I know Cuban likes the attention for his team, but not like this. He has to have some sort of arrangement with Howard in that if he is to remain with the team any longer, Josh has to get some professional help.

by Toddy on Sep 19, 2008 12:11 AM CDT up 0 recs