Dwight Howard under immense pressure over the trade issue; seeks advice from his All-Star teammates - NBA Update
New York Knicks Jeremy Lin and Orlando Magic’s star Dwight Howard have dominated the NBA headlines for last two weeks - Lin for his outstanding rise to stardom and Howard for his trade saga that has put himself and his team in
a very tough situation.
Howard had earlier requested his team to trade him before the 15th March deadline and the nearer the deadline approaches, the more interesting the situation is becoming.
However, it is not only the team that is under immense pressure but Howard himself too. He probably did not have an idea, how intense the situation will become.
"People wouldn't understand it because they're not the ones that have to go through it," he said. "They only see it from one side. But it is tough, and it's been tough all year. But that's not the point of discussion for me this
weekend”
Since a week or so, Howard has been avoiding talking about this and on Saturday night, Howard tried to cool down the heated situation further by exclaiming, he has still not ruled out staying with the Magic.
Howard also added that he is seeking advices from his All-Star team mates on this and that they have been supportive so far.
"They understand it's a very difficult, tough decision for me. They just all said they're going to be there for me regardless of whatever I decide to do. But their thing is, hey, let me have fun. We don't want to talk about a trade
or speculation or whatever. We just want to have fun."
Magic are currently hosting the All Star week and Howard and his fellow team mates have currently put their focus on enjoying it. He has been advised by them not to worry about it much and wait for the week to end.
His new revelation might provide the team and the fans with some kind of a solace, despite the fact that Howard has not taken his trade request back yet. Now there is a hope that Howard, who is the backbone of the team, might not
leave the town, leaving the team in disarray.
Team officials will be approaching Howard soon to enquire him about his future plans, after he becomes a free agent. Time is running out quickly so Howard needs to make up his mind whether he wants to stay or not.
However, it is good to know that his team mates are still with him regardless of whatever happens in the future.
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