Dwight was a monster in magic , they should retire his shirt , he take the magic tô the finals and make team a force in that time, 2008-2012 dwight was the best center in the league
Ytalo Rafael i think the magic really treated him disrespectful he did so much for the team and the community and right after he leaves they give his number to a different player
TLBJNAB yes since he left magic they are irrelevant, he did too much for magic , he beat lebron and take magic to the finals ,magic is one of worst franchise ever , they let mcgrady oneal and dwight left , dwight dominate for 8 years and they didnt retire his shirt, poor franchise, what a shame
Being from Orlando , when Dwight was here I supported the home team so much. It’s never been the same since he left. He was truly a force and improved every year man. Had the league in his hands. Miss seeing him dominate . The league was just so different and worth watching .
Super R Howard’s always had post moves and he’s still got it. For some reason they just wanna use him for shot blocking and rebounds. They should give him more touches.
@@knucklesaukuso5086 the problem was that all if his post moves were athleticism based and not skilled based. He never developed a go to move or counter move. Not did he ever work on his footwork, shooting range, or free throws. He used his quickness and strength to out muscle guys. Or he would just straight up jump over u. All the running hooks, spin moves, drop steps. etc were all based on his abilty to be more verticle than his opponents. Well alot of people dont realize dwight is only 6 f 9 because he plays so much bigger than he is. But with all the injuries zapping his verticality, he lost that mobility and agilty that made him so special. He is still strong, but he gets no lift on those hooks like he used to. He isnt blowing past guys anymore because of his back problems. And all the bulk he used to carry made him super stiff in his movements as he aged too. That on top of the unfavorable situations in LA and Houston with kobe and harden. He just hasnt had a real stable situation to play in since orlando. and hes been injury prone. Plus the league is trying it's best to rid the game of old school centers like dwight and andre Drummond, so his style of play clashes with the current perimeter oriented game.
@@TheIcemanthomas Extremely well put. Difference between Howard and the best centers of all time is that they are 1-3 inches taller than him! So even though Shaq and Wilt's games were also very much based on strength and athleticism, as they got older they could still use their height and reach to their advantage without the explosiveness. Shaq and Wilt did have more skills in the post though.
he played at that level for 7 years. Anything longer than that is unusual for a player like him that relies on athleticism. His game wasnt sustainable once the injuries piled up.Id say he was as great for long enough, even if he was younger than average to start declining.
This is the time when de andre jordan and griffin were like babies going up against howard.. cannot underestimate what a back injury,acl and achilles can do to athletes regardless of their stature. Hopefully durant won't regress as much like dwight.. but regardless a 60% durant is still an above average player.
If Dwight had his teammates in their prime during his time Orlando , you think he would have won a ring ? ( Vince , rashard Lewis, hedo , Alston , Q rich , J rich )
Whatever happen to Dwights confidence to do these post moves, jump hooks, take it to the hole, etc. at least once in a while. Seems like he doesnt even look for a shot these days.
To Bar after he left Orlando the teams he was on only wanted to use him to rebound and block shots and the media is to blame for all the false rubbish they kept putting out on him ever since Kobe said he was soft then the whole fucking world believed it cos they don’t know how think for themselves and believe anything the media says.
in term of defense and rebounding, young dwight was definitely a better player. but he relies on athleticism for his offense. not sure if giannis can do better than him when older.
This is when Dwight had a tremendous bounce. Everything from rebounds to hook shots looks so effortless, his confidence was also on another level.
Dwight was a monster in magic , they should retire his shirt , he take the magic tô the finals and make team a force in that time, 2008-2012 dwight was the best center in the league
facts he was a beast
Ytalo Rafael i think the magic really treated him disrespectful he did so much for the team and the community and right after he leaves they give his number to a different player
TLBJNAB yes since he left magic they are irrelevant, he did too much for magic , he beat lebron and take magic to the finals ,magic is one of worst franchise ever , they let mcgrady oneal and dwight left , dwight dominate for 8 years and they didnt retire his shirt, poor franchise, what a shame
Totally agree. This Dwight Was the best center in The league. Future HOF
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Last of his kind, pure power center. Mad respect.
Hassan Whiteside showed a lot of promise, but quickly fell out of his prime.
@@ComedyBros5 pure center now adays won't survive. Everyone is expected to make threes no exception.
@@Swish2408 it wasn’t that. Hassan just isn’t gifted physically like dwight
Being from Orlando , when Dwight was here I supported the home team so much. It’s never been the same since he left. He was truly a force and improved every year man. Had the league in his hands. Miss seeing him dominate . The league was just so different and worth watching .
I miss the NBA around this time. I feel like the NBA isn't the same anymore.
Same
Nba right now is amazing
Nvm...
For sure
You couldn't really ask for a more talented and exciting NBA than right now
My first favourite player
nothing change , Until this time (2020) he is still my best Center 😊
I'm seeing a lot of post move in these highlights for ppl saying he didn't have any
Super R Howard’s always had post moves and he’s still got it. For some reason they just wanna use him for shot blocking and rebounds. They should give him more touches.
@@knucklesaukuso5086 the problem was that all if his post moves were athleticism based and not skilled based. He never developed a go to move or counter move. Not did he ever work on his footwork, shooting range, or free throws. He used his quickness and strength to out muscle guys. Or he would just straight up jump over u. All the running hooks, spin moves, drop steps. etc were all based on his abilty to be more verticle than his opponents. Well alot of people dont realize dwight is only 6 f 9 because he plays so much bigger than he is. But with all the injuries zapping his verticality, he lost that mobility and agilty that made him so special. He is still strong, but he gets no lift on those hooks like he used to. He isnt blowing past guys anymore because of his back problems. And all the bulk he used to carry made him super stiff in his movements as he aged too. That on top of the unfavorable situations in LA and Houston with kobe and harden. He just hasnt had a real stable situation to play in since orlando. and hes been injury prone. Plus the league is trying it's best to rid the game of old school centers like dwight and andre Drummond, so his style of play clashes with the current perimeter oriented game.
@@TheIcemanthomas Extremely well put. Difference between Howard and the best centers of all time is that they are 1-3 inches taller than him! So even though Shaq and Wilt's games were also very much based on strength and athleticism, as they got older they could still use their height and reach to their advantage without the explosiveness. Shaq and Wilt did have more skills in the post though.
Well he’s lost weight and is in a good situation know so
And he’s not short he’s average for a center he’s not 6 9 lol he 6 11 but Joel Embiid and KAT are just over 7 feet
Dwight's last season with the Magic. He was balling during the '11-'12 "lockout"season.
I just realized that his last season was cut short with the lockout. It's a shame. This was the last time we saw a true, dominant big man.
NBA champion! Congrats
Im happy i had the chance to witness both prime Dwight and prime LeBron two true freaks of nature.
He would been my favourite player if he stayed at that level he played with magic 💯
he played at that level for 7 years. Anything longer than that is unusual for a player like him that relies on athleticism. His game wasnt sustainable once the injuries piled up.Id say he was as great for long enough, even if he was younger than average to start declining.
@@TheIcemanthomas yh fax but i hope he would take care of his body more than he did
Stan going with Nelson in the finals over Alston who they were lead by on the way there, was the beginning of the end.
Thanks to God he won nba championship
I'm a millennial, 26 to be exact, but I can't believe I'm saying this but...
Kids these days won't understand how dominant Dwight Howard was...
Pure hustle 💪💪💪
Last dominant season of his career. Right before Dwight hurt his back.
This is the time when de andre jordan and griffin were like babies going up against howard.. cannot underestimate what a back injury,acl and achilles can do to athletes regardless of their stature. Hopefully durant won't regress as much like dwight.. but regardless a 60% durant is still an above average player.
The defense by Deandre, my god.....
0:28 I thought he was gonna dunk that
Well deserved ring he got now
He should've stay with Orlando
Yup, I think his Confidence fell off after LA even though he had solid numbers
Yup, I think his Confidence fell off after LA even though he had solid numbers
He said he wanted to win
he deserve ring
If Dwight had his teammates in their prime during his time Orlando , you think he would have won a ring ? ( Vince , rashard Lewis, hedo , Alston , Q rich , J rich )
10:35 Aaron Gray's dumbass gonna act like he didn't just push him
my best C
Am I the only one that miss Lebron wearing number #6?
Matt Jean-Gilles yes
@@DTBass123 it is a No and go fuck yourself?
Benjamin L0212 👀
Benjamin L0212 Benjamin
The true baby Shaq per say
Whatever happen to Dwights confidence to do these post moves, jump hooks, take it to the hole, etc. at least once in a while. Seems like he doesnt even look for a shot these days.
To Bar after he left Orlando the teams he was on only wanted to use him to rebound and block shots and the media is to blame for all the false rubbish they kept putting out on him ever since Kobe said he was soft then the whole fucking world believed it cos they don’t know how think for themselves and believe anything the media says.
I love your acc bro
Hamad Nation thanks so much!
Why are most of these home games?
I laugh at people who think Giannis better than Dwight 😂😂😂
in term of defense and rebounding, young dwight was definitely a better player. but he relies on athleticism for his offense. not sure if giannis can do better than him when older.
need for warriors
👑 James & Superman D12 & Megatron AD & Greek Freak 2.0
And Kuz Control
New Showtime Laker's
Curse of the Lakers. He coward out and turned into a flop.
boi grow up
CPGoat #3 exactly
And he averaged like 19 points per game anyway his stats we’re just as good
It’s Nash and Kobe who failed
And when I mean Kobe failed I mean he isn’t a very likable teammate and that’s what Dwight needs he’s a softy like that
Prime Howard>> a.d