Well it is put up or shut for Dwight Howard now.

[Hanmudog]

With Kobe out, this is his time to show if he is a franchise player. I am thinking no.

Damn shame to see Kobe go out like this. I have not seen a pro player bust his *** like Kobe has this last month in a long time.

 

[DancingRabbit]

I don't like Kobe, but really hate this happened to him.

He's been incredible lately, putting the team on his back. The Lakers will fold like a cheap suit with him gone.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

I don't care for Kobe either but after having Achilles reconstruction last year

I would not wish that injury on anyone.

 

[tldawg85]

I've never liked Kobe either, but

I absolutely respect what he has done this season. I read an article that said between all the postseason games and US Olympic games he has the equivalent of 20.5 seasons played. I hope he comes back from this and plays just as hard next year.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Unfortunately

the guy is a major headcase. He has the physical tools, but not the mental. This makes him pretty much useless.

 

[Hanmudog]

the guy is a major headcase. He has the physical tools, but not the mental. This makes him pretty much useless.

I presume you are talking about Howard. I never realized what a whackjob he was until he came to L.A. Personally if I was the Lakers I would not tie my future up with Howard. The Lakers are almost at a point where they are going to have to tear it down and start over or start tryng to lure Lebron or Durant away from their teams.

 

[121Josey]

Agreed. It's sad that Howard has all the tools but puts up average numbers for a center. His only benefit is that he stays relatively healthy for a center.

He's no Shaq.

 

[KurtRambis4]

He was a

dubmass in Orlando, too. I'm pretty sure they won't try to resign him and unless he grows up many will steer clear.