“It’s taught me how to be a Wizard.” ~ Dwight Howards
NBA superstar Dwight Howard has a long resume when it comes to NBA experience. And he can now add the Washington Wizard to the list. On Monday the Washington Wizard introduced Howard as their newest team member.
In a press conference on Monday when the Wizards announced that they will be signing the Veteran to their roster. Howard summed up his basketball journey in the “Dwightness” quote of the day.
“I learned Magic for eight years. I traveled to La-La Land. I learned how to work with Rockets. Then I went and learned how to fly with some Hawks. Got stung by the Hornets. But through all of that, it’s taught me how to be a Wizard.”
“I learned Magic for 8 years…traveled to La La Land, learned how to work with Rockets…how to fly with Hawks, got stung by the Hornets, and through all of that it’s taught me how to be a Wizard”@DwightHoward with a tremendous quote 😂 pic.twitter.com/79t8Q2fYjV
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 23, 2018
The Wizard’s president of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfield said in a statement.
“Dwight has been known throughout his career as one of the league’s best defenders, rebounders and finishers around the rim, all areas that we needed to improve heading into next season.” “His inside presence and athleticism will give us a much different look and will open up opportunities for us on both ends of the floor.”
The Wizards have made four playoff appearances in five years but fell to the No. 8 seed last season, many are thinking this run with Howard would give the Wizards a great chance of becoming a winning franchise.
Howard is about to enter his 15th NBA season, and he’s now the most veteran member of the Wizards’ rotation. Who’s to say that the Wizard’s will be Howard’s final home until he decides to hang it all up. Which will probably be no time soon since the only thing on his mind is getting the opportunity to stake claim to the Larry OBrien Trophy he was once close to winning back with Orlando.
When asked about his thoughts on him being inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame he replied “I haven’t really thought about it. A lot of people said, it’s a 99 percent chance that I’m in, but I want to win.”
