Dwight Howard wants to play for the Kings

[Tetsujin]

Not sure if this belongs in Kings Rap but anyhoo since it's a slow news day, here's an interview with Dwight Howard where he says he wants to play in the NBA and for the Kings.

https://twitter.com/statuses/1666115676719968262

 

[SLAB]

Probably would be better than Len … definitely better than Metu and Holmes.

I throw a minimum deal for camp.

 

[Kingz19]

Sure, he was still pretty solid rebounder and rim protector last I checked

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

I mean...If he brings the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest winning version of himself to Sacramento, why not???

 

[Telemachus]

Sure, he was still pretty solid rebounder and rim protector last I checked

He was also mainly a thug his last couple of years.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1666127291272011777

 

[MizzouKing]

I'm doubtful that he's a locker room or culture fit, but the dude's built like a buick!

 

[TaxMan]

I'm doubtful that he's a locker room or culture fit, but the dude's built like a buick!

Its weird, overall he always has seemed like a fun loving guy, so don't worry about him actually being negatively disruptive. However, no matter where he has gone, his teammates have always just seemed super annoyed by him. If he wants to come over on a min contract that we could cut if he gets on players nerves, I'm good with that.

 

[mrlaze]

Yeah I never got that either. I know when he came in to the NBA he was pretty religious. I think he also was kinda immature, but he's like 35 now... or whatever.

 

[The_Jamal]

I'm good. Give me a resigned Len or just play Queta if you want the big body.

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

Would rather have Len in that slot. But if this is an indicator species, it's a good sign.

 

[TaxMan]

Would rather have Len in that slot. But if this is an indicator species, it's a good sign.

Exactly... even if it's an over-the-hill, former NBA player past his prime playing in China, it's still nice to see players specifically site a desire to play for the Kings. Shows the perception is changing

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Yeah I never got that either. I know when he came in to the NBA he was pretty religious. I think he also was kinda immature, but he's like 35 now... or whatever.

He's 343 days younger that LeBron James. He's 216 days younger than Chris Paul. He's 177 days older than Al Horford.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I'm good. Give me a resigned Len or just play Queta if you want the big body.

I am all for giving Queta everything he needs to be successful, but that also means a strong backup behind him with experience. I agree with others Alex Len would be my first choice Dwight Howard's not such a bad idea

 

[DesertFox]

I'd rather they not expand their collection of 3rd string centers. Any new center would need to be a definite upgrade over Len/Holmes/Metu/Queta.

 

[Kingster]

No thanks.

 

[Gtronic]

Hard Pass. And for what it’s worth... I'd play for the Kings also.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Why do I worry this is all some elaborate scheme to fool Monte into losing a second-round pick?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Why do I worry this is all some elaborate scheme to fool Monte into losing a second-round pick?

As near as I can tell, Dwight Howard's rights are not held by any NBA team; whom would y'all owe the pick to?

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Why do I worry this is all some elaborate scheme to fool Monte into losing a second-round pick?

As near as I can tell, Dwight Howard's rights are not held by any NBA team; whom would y'all owe the pick to?

The Taoyuan Leopards, perhaps???

Yeah, no...There's no need to worry about any sort of an "elaborate scheme", @Capt. Factorial...We be safe

 

[Capt. Factorial]

As near as I can tell, Dwight Howard's rights are not held by any NBA team; whom would y'all owe the pick to?

The picks don't get transferred, they are just forfeited. For instance, Chicago and Philly this year.

But you're right, I did jump the gun there. Since Howard is not under contract with a team currently, tampering rules apparently do not apply.

Edit - still not sure on this. If we were to actually perform "negotiations" with Howard prior to July 1 when the free agency period begins, I think that might be considered tampering even though no team owns his rights, because in principle all teams should have the same "right" to access him on July 1. It's not clear that teams are allowed to negotiate with players they don't own the rights to between the end of their season and July 1.

 

[SacTownKid]

Let him and Cuz fight it out. The one left standing wins a spot, haha.

 

[KainLear]

Let him and Cuz fight it out. The one left standing wins a spot, haha.

How about neither?

Plus Neemi is 23 years old, if he isn't going to be at least capable enough as a backup next year, do we need to question if he got what it takes after the last 2-3 years of GL?

 

[Telemachus]

How about neither?

Plus Neemi is 23 years old, if he isn't going to be at least capable enough as a backup next year, do we need to question if he got what it takes after the last 2-3 years of GL?

I'm all for giving Queta a shot next season. However, if he isn't ready you don't give up on him. It is very normal for big men to take 3 or 4 to figure things out at the NBA level.

 

[SacTownKid]

I'm all for giving Queta a shot next season. However, if he isn't ready you don't give up on him. It is very normal for big men to take 3 or 4 to figure things out at the NBA level.

If at 23-24 someone isn't ready, let them go overseas and get time. There is almost nothing to be gained from Queta riding the bench/G league at this point.

 

[dude12]

Nope

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1667176193055940611

ou so that explains things

 

[serbiangoat]

I don't get why a contender Miami/Boston/Suns/Clippers would not sign him for a minimum deal. Even Denver to play 10mins I think in short spurts he's fine to play.

 

[ppine]

Too late. He would be on the bench like Jordan with the Nuggets.

 

[gunks]

I wouldn't mind it, he'd be in that Len role....

.... but then, Len was looking great in that Len role by seasons end.