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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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Text-message master Stan Van Gundy gets connected with Orlando Magic players
Sentinel Staff WriterSummer is a time for Orlando Magic players to vacation in the islands, unwind with family and friends and, jokes Dwight Howard, get away from that "big, scratchy voice." Stan Van Gundy's voice. "He coaches loud," laughs Rashard Lewis. Magic General...Tags: Vehicles, Billy Donovan, Public Employees, Orlando Magic, Government
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Injury bug bites Orlando Magic's Tony Battie, again
Sentinel Staff WriterIn each of his first two exhibition outings, Orlando Magic big man Tony Battie had been looking to recover the familiarity and comfort level that was denied him last season after he was forced to sit out the year following surgery on a torn rotator cuff...Tags: J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic, Injuries, National Basketball Association, Hedo Turkoglu
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Increasing number of NBA players enticed by Euroleague's big deals
Sentinel Staff WriterWhen the Orlando Magic play the Euroleague's CSKA Moscow in an exhibition game tonight, it might seem to CSKA guard Trajan Langdon as if he's stepping through a hardwood time warp. Langdon, a former standout at Duke and 11th overall pick by Cleveland...Tags: Terence Morris, Atlanta Hawks, J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic, Maryland
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Scouting report - CSKA Moscow at Magic, 7
CSKA Moscow at Magic, 7 •WHERE: Amway Arena •ON THE AIR: TV — None; Radio — 580 AM (WDBO); Spanish-language 1030 AM (WONQ) •MAGIC UPDATE: After allowing 45 points in the third quarter in their preseason opening loss to...Tags: Amway Arena, Terence Morris, J.J. Redick, Maryland, Trajan Langdon
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Keith Bogans doesn't play against the Bobcats as Redick and Lee get a look
Sentinel Staff WriterKeith Bogans sees what everybody else sees when the Orlando Magic's shooting-guard position is under review: Mickael Pietrus, celebrated as the new starter, is locked into a long-term deal. J.J. Redick, ever popular, just had his contract extended....Tags: Atlanta Hawks, J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Basketball
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Varsity the Weekly quick quiz on dominant players, teams
Take our Super 6 quiz of true-false questions on some of the biggest winners in sports: 1. Troy Aikman led the Dallas Cowboys to more Super Bowl titles than Roger Staubach. 2. Michael Jordan was not the MVP in every NBA Finals in which he appeared for...Tags: Joe Torre, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Multi-Sport Events, Golf
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Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic: Scouting report
Sentinel Staff Writer* WHERE: Amway Arena * BROADCASTS: TV -- None; Radio -- AM 580 (WDBO); Spanish, AM 1030 (WONQ) * MAGIC UPDATE: The Magic got bounced in their preseason opener Monday night, falling 118-101 to Atlanta. . . . Despite the loss, C Dwight Howard is clearly...Tags: Jason Richardson, Amway Arena, Emeka Okafor, J.J. Redick, Tony Battie
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Mo Evans returns to Orlando
Sentinel Staff WriterAfter enduring what he called a frustrating and "a very weird NBA summer," former Orlando G Maurice Evans was back in Amway Arena Monday night to face his former team for the first time since signing with Atlanta as a free agent. Evans, a six-year league...Tags: Amway Arena, Vehicles, Gilbert Arenas, Basketball, Keyon Dooling
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Dwight Howard defiant in Orlando Magic's defeat
Sentinel Staff WriterThe spotlight in Monday night's first dress rehearsal was on the Orlando Magic's new faces such as Mickael Pietrus. Dwight Howard, however, just can't help overshadowing his teammates. Howard reminded everyone why he's an all-star, even in the Magic's...Tags: J.J. Redick, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Injuries, Basketball
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Long wait over for Orlando's Tony Battie after a season on the sideline
Sentinel ColumnistTony Battie waited a year for this moment. Wouldn't you know? When it arrived, almost nobody noticed. He came off the bench Monday night the same time as J.J. Redick. The crowd went into its usual J.J. hosannas, and Battie went about his usual business....Tags: La-Z-Boy Incorporated, J.J. Redick, Tony Battie, Basketball, Stan Van Gundy
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PG Jameer Nelson ready for bigger role with Orlando Magic
Sentinel Staff WriterEveryone has acknowledged the obvious. Jameer Nelson is on the spot. His teammates feel it. "There's most definitely a lot on Jameer," forward Rashard Lewis said. His coach sees it. "Obviously," Coach Stan Van Gundy said, "the organization showed a...Tags: Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Basketball, National Basketball Association, Colleges and Universities
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Orlando Magic's Anthony Johnson vital at PG despite age
Sentinel Staff WriterIf Anthony Johnson isn't celebrating his birthday in somebody's training camp, well, he knows his career is in jeopardy. "It's rough to celebrate my birthday with two-a-days, but I've gotten used to it," said Johnson, who turned 34 on Thursday. "I...Tags: Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Chris Duhon, Injuries
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