Howard has become a fashionable whipping boy among fans and media in and around Dallas, despite...

Howard has become a fashionable whipping boy among fans and media in and around Dallas, despite once being among the area's more popular players. His production this season, injury woes over the last two years and the team's recent struggles get tied together, leaving Howard in knots.
"I never said I don't want to be here," Howard told NBA.com. "It's as much a shock to me. I've only played [27] games. I haven't even got to two months [worth of games] yet. I don't know why everybody is ganging up on me."

NBA.com: Frustrated Howard trying to find where he fits with Mavs

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It's kind of tragic

how injuries and poor decisions have basically ruined Josh’s career. We were grooming him to be a more important player than even Dirk but that opportunity went up in smoke real quick.

Hard to believe he’s already almost 30.

by JayKim41 on Feb 3, 2010 2:24 PM CST reply actions

i can tell you why

body language, shot selection, bbiq. do you even want to play basketball? if yes, then why did you never learn how to?

€: well, after reading the article, i had to laugh.

The front office — Cuban, Carlisle and general manager Donnie Nelson — continually back Howard publicly. Jason Kidd said recently it’s up to the veterans to make sure Howard is “on board” and “focused on doing his job.” Body language from his teammates on the court, particularly Dirk Nowitzki, suggests frustration with Howard’s shot selection at times.

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by DOH on Feb 3, 2010 2:54 PM CST reply actions

Only have to put up with him for 2 more weeks

We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.

by sprite on Feb 3, 2010 2:56 PM CST reply actions

I’m not sure how you feel about ‘other blog’ postings, but this was reference on the hoops hype rumor page right on top of the NBA.com article as a kind of ‘counter point’

http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=2514

by jemagee on Feb 3, 2010 3:10 PM CST reply actions

Josh used to be the X factor for this team.

The problem is he developed a shot which in my opinion is not suitable for him (jumpers). The marijuana and his off-court antics gave him a negative image also. I think Dallas is better-off without him now.

Too much hate?

by JoeyReyes on Feb 3, 2010 7:07 PM CST reply actions

HEY JOSH

STOP FUCKING TAKING SO MANY FUCKING JUMPSHOTS. THE ONLY REASON YOU FUCKING SUCK IS BECAUSE YOU TAKE ALL THOSE FUCKING OFF-BALANCE TWENTY-FOOTERS THAT NEVER LOOK LIKE GOING IN. DRIVE TO THE FUCKING RIM LIKE YOU USED TO, AND YOU WOULDN’T BE SO USELESS.

In other news, my Caps Lock was finally unjammed.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Feb 3, 2010 11:44 PM CST reply actions