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Selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA draft at just 18, Dwight Howard left Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy after his senior season. While still in the eighth grade, he wrote down his goals on a piece of paper and tacked it up in his room. He wanted to lead his high school to a state title and become a No. 1 draft choice. He accomplishing both goals.
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest ce...
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest ce...
Selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA draft at just 18, Dwight Howard left Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy after his senior season. While still in the eighth grade, he wrote down his goals on a piece of paper and tacked it up in his room. He wanted to lead his high school to a state title and become a No. 1 draft choice. He accomplishing both goals.
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest centers, even though he doesn't turn 22 until Dec. 8. He also was named to the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
Howard was named to the NBA All-Star team by coaches in the 2006-07 season, his first selection in his third season as a professional. He entered the 2007-08 season averaging 15.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. At 6-11, 270 pounds, the athletic Howard has drawn comparisons to some of the league's greatest centers, even though he doesn't turn 22 until Dec. 8. He also was named to the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
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Water hogs: Central Florida's celebrities, average Joes waste supply
Sentinel Staff WriterTiger Woods used 107,000 gallons of water at his south Orange County home in April. Grant Hill used 263,000 gallons in May. Lawmaker Chris Dorworth was billed for 79,900 gallons in June. And the Magic's Dwight Howard was charged for 189,000 gallons...Tags: Bodies of Water, Orlando Magic, Homes, Rivers, Water Supply
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On the eve of his induction ceremony into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Magic assistant Patrick Ewing takes a look back at his career
Sentinel Staff WriterOrlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing caps an improbable journey when he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame tonight in Springfield, Mass., in a ceremony that will be televised by ESPN Classic. Ewing didn't start...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Patrick Ewing, Orlando Magic, National Basketball Association, Michael Jordan
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We think: Fans lose in Bright House/FSN spat over Magic TV deal
Dwight Howard's star-power rose during the Olympics in Beijing. He's huge all over. Except here. The near 7-footer is hard to spot if you're a Bright House Networks subscriber. Mr. Howard and friends might be left in the dark for 35 games. And so might...Tags: Bright House Networks, Consumer Electronics Industry, National Basketball Association
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Magic's Dwight Howard a bigger man after Olympics
Sentinel Staff WriterIn a month's time, the Orlando Magic's RDV Sportsplex practice facility will be all business when the team reports for its preseason training camp. But on Saturday the Magic's main practice court looked more like Dwight Howard's personal playground. A...Tags: Video Games, Multi-Sport Events, Orlando Magic, Game Playing, National Basketball Association
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Team USA sets out on comeback trail
O, by the WayThe Utah Jazz??? Carlos Boozer is showing a sense of the moment when refers to Team USA???s attempt to restore America to international basketball supremacy as the ???road to redemption.??? From the beginning you got the idea that this current......Tags: Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, Dwyane Wade, National Basketball Association, Kobe Bryant
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U.S. completes mission for gold
The Associated PressThe United States won the gold medal in Olympic men's basketball Sunday with a 118-107 victory over Spain. Culminating a three-year mission to end years of embarrassment, the U.S. Olympic team survived a huge challenge from the world champions. After...Tags: Jason Kidd, Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, History, Pau Gasol
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Looking unbeatable
Tribune Olympic BureauAuf Wiedersehen. So much for the preliminaries, not to mention Chris Kaman's Excellent Adventure. Closing out pool play undefeated, untied and unchallenged, the U.S. men's basketball team routed Germany, 106-57, last night, advancing to the medal round...Tags: Los Angeles Clippers, Jason Kidd, Benedict Arnold, Awards and Prizes, Kaman Corporation
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U.S. cruises past Germany
The Associated PressThe United States beat Germany 106-57 Monday in men's Olympic basketball, advancing to the medal round and a potential tough game against Australia. Dwight Howard scored 22 points and LeBron James had 18, 16 in the first half, as the United States...Tags: Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Kaman Corporation, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant
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U.S. brings back good 'ol days
Los Angeles TimesSeem like old times? Of course, for anyone born since 1992, when the Dream Team awed an overmatched world, the sight of a U.S. basketball team flattening everything in its path, as it just did to Spain, another supposed contender, is a novelty, but it...Tags: Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, LeBron James
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Back on top, U.S. men not about to fall off
When it was all over and the Americans were draped in red, white, blue and gold, Carmelo Anthony spoke of his team and his country and the state of USA Basketball. But he just as easily could have been referring to himself. "We were at America's lowest...Tags: Jason Kidd, Awards and Prizes, Dwyane Wade, National Basketball Association, Kobe Bryant
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