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Kidd: Howard will become "free agent magnet" for Magic

By Michael Hurd

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New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd had an interesting perspective last week on Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. Kidd said that as Howard continues to develop, he will become a free agent magnet, attracting other top players if the Magic can stay salary-cap flexible.

"What's probably going to happen is he's going to have everybody coming to Orlando to play, so that would just make his game a lot easier," Kidd said. "As he gets older, he will mature into that body. It's just scary, because he could become another Shaq, one of the most dominating players in the game."

Source: Orlando SentinelNew Window

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  1. Dave
    1. Posted by Dave Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    I can only hope...
  2. Jordan M
    2. Posted by Jordan M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:17 pm EDT

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    5th. Am I cool too because I said where I posted my comment? That guy must have no life if all he does is go around and try to be first on the rumor page.
  3. irunthe262
    3. Posted by irunthe262 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    He is better than Shaq ever was....Let's hope he doesn't become another Shaq at the free throw line.
  4. monkeyc11
    4. Posted by monkeyc11 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:25 pm EDT

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    KIdd obviously wants to go to Florida - why wouldn't he? Ain't gonna win in Joizy!... Howard IS the next Shaq, and unfortuantely the old Shaq is on a serious decline.
  5. robby_nijjar19494@...
    5. Posted by robby_nijjar19494@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    hes not the next shaq...hes a different type of player...he will be just as dominate but in a different way...
  6. Yaomanub313
    6. Posted by Yaomanub313 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:46 pm EDT

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    Kidd cant go to Orlando they dont have the trading pieces. HOWEVER,They can make a trade for Jose Calderon,a smart,unselfish,pass first PG that is very low in turnovers and shoots at a high %.He is perfect. Trade Arroyo?Or Nelson?W/Redick?
  7. Stacie
    7. Posted by Stacie Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    No, what Orlando needs to do is trade Turkoglu and Redick for a solid mid-level PF that will free up Lewis to play SF and give Howard a partner in the middle to shutdown the paint completely. It is too bad that Milicic couldn't see how dominant the two of them could have been together. Milicic is not a #2 draft choice, but put him next to Howard and he gets 2 blocks 10 rebounds and 15 pts a night and the two of them would have been like Duncan and Robinson.
  8. bigballa2285
    8. Posted by bigballa2285 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    I think it's a stretch to say that Howard is as good as shaq ever was. He's still young. If and when he starts piling up championship rings we can talk about him being better than shaq ever was.......I also agree with Amannet N. Howard will be dominant, but in a different way than shaq
  9. Mike D
    9. Posted by Mike D Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    get kobe
  10. beach dude
    10. Posted by beach dude Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    i like the way howard plays the game,other young guys should take notice and follow his lead,even if he never played college ball,he is good for the NBa as a player and role model.you can tell he is having fun when he is out there.i think he would be more dominant as a pure low post power forward,than center.it would give him more room to dominate.
  11. Gimy
    11. Posted by Gimy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    wow, i didn't even know kidd and howard were dating. they make an odd couple...
  12. bloodline954
    12. Posted by bloodline954 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    This team is already dangerous in my opinion and Kidd is right. Especially with bringing in Lewis, it will attract more players and get them interested in joining. I expect Orlando to make another big move this offseason and come out next year as good as the Celtics have come out this year. But supporting a team in the West like I do, I would love to see some of these "good" Eastern teams play a schedule that the Western teams do and see if they have as much success.
  13. Biskit
    13. Posted by Biskit Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    Its about time players want to come to Orlando!
  14. Cotton Piquer
    14. Posted by Cotton Piquer Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    yaomanub 313
    Calderon leads the NBA in assists to turnover ratio. And his combined shooting %'s are in the Steve Nash range. The only trade bait Orlando has that would get him would be Howard.
    Stacie
    Turkoglu is the Magic's best all around player. Trading him would be as foolish as signing Lewis, or letting Jameer Nelson play PG.
  15. Brandon
    15. Posted by Brandon Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Why didnt Kidd just say trade me to Orlando? LOL!
  16. gus w
    16. Posted by gus w Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Dwight Howard would make the Nets a strong championship contender. The Nets should offer any combination of 3 or 4 players, but making sure to retain Kidd, Carter and Jefferson.
  17. DEREK A
    17. Posted by DEREK A Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    #20 thats just the most insane thing you could ever say.......Dwight Howard is a beast and 1st of all he wouldnt go play in New Jersey, people wanna go play in Orlando with him (did you even read the article)
    2nd it would take at least Kidd+Carter+Jefferson to get Howard
    If your comments are that stupid please just keep them to yourself
  18. steven p
    18. Posted by steven p Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    i think kidd be happy if nets trade rj 4 a a good pf/C like brAND OR some who can drop 20 a game with 10 boards
  19. Wack pack
    19. Posted by Wack pack Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT

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    # 20 gus w The Nets would have to gut their entire roster to aquire Howard, it would make more sense for Kidd to come to Orlando. Depending on what they'd have to give up to get him, it would definitely put them a lot closer to Boston & Detroit in the "getting a lot tougher east".
  20. BEEESTING
    20. Posted by BEEESTING Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    Stacie, I couldn't agree more with your comments(#10). O-town needs a defensive dominating PF player who can help Howard dismantle opposing offenses and contribute a little on the offensive end of the court, and help free up R. Lewis for more easy buckets and threes.
  21. gianni_m27
    21. Posted by gianni_m27 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:08 pm EDT

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    Wow, if Kidd goes to Orlando?!!? East Rankings:
    1. Orlando
    2. Boston
    3. Detroit
  22. noel r
    22. Posted by noel r Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Howard is definitely alot better in the free throw line if you compare him to Shaq. You can tell the form of his shooting and the arc or the ball after he releases. I've also seen a couple games earlier this season where he hit crucial free throws at the end of the game. You can tell he practices free throws.
  23. noel r
    23. Posted by noel r Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Howard is definitely alot better in the free throw line if you compare him to Shaq. You can tell the form of his shooting and the arc or the ball after he releases. I've also seen a couple games earlier this season where he hit crucial free throws at the end of the game. You can tell he practices free throws.
  24. Duh D
    24. Posted by Duh D Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    gus don't ever suggest trading dwight howard away from the magic. he's their franchise guy and he wants to stay there for the rest of his career.
    and to whoever said this "I think it's a stretch to say that Howard is as good as shaq ever was. He's still young. If and when he starts piling up championship rings we can talk about him being better than shaq ever was.......I also agree with Amannet N. Howard will be dominant, but in a different way than shaq"
    no one has said he is as dominant as shaq yet. learn how to read.
  25. pogiman09
    25. Posted by pogiman09 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    lebron james

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