Swish Mag August.2013 | Page 21

D12 LEAVES LA TO PLAY FOR THE ROCKETS! NEWS Height: 6’11” (2.11 m) Weight: 265 lb. (120 kg) 2012-2013 Lakers PPG: 17.1 FG%: .578 RPG: 12.4 APG: 1.4 Former LA Laker, Dwight howard, decided to sign with the Houston Rockets on July 5th. He had a choice to choose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, or sign with the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks or the Houston Rockets. Eventually for two weeks of intensity he chose to sign with the Houston Rockets. Dwight Howard’s deal with Houston is worth eight million over four years. If Howard would have stayed in LA he could've earned thirty million extra and one more season showing that it’s not only about the money, it’s about getting a championship. After deciding to sign with the Houston rockets, he tweeted “I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets, I feel it’s the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I’m looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best” The question is, is H-Town really the best place for Howard? BPG: 2.4 Swish mag thinks yes. There was no wrong decision in signing with the rockets, he now has a larger chance in winning a championship. With superstar James Harden by his side they can become a dynamic duo and potential NBA champions. The way Howard plays can help the team win games, he would lure in double teams in and would pass the ball to the outside shooters such as James Harden, Chandler Parsons and Jeremy Lin who have outstanding aim. The Houston rockets are a better team than the Lakers because of their team-play, skills and young age.