NBA Mythbusters: Don't Believe the Hype

by Matt Silverston
from blog.sidelinesapp.com:



Hate it or love it, but the NBA hype machine fed experts misinformation this off-season. It’s important to identify fact versus fiction before things get out of hand.  Myths regarding this year’s rookie of the year, the best free agent find in Texas and the top team in the East need to be busted.
Welcome to NBA Mythbusters folks.

5 Reasons why Dwight Howard should be a Laker

1. It is tradition - Throughout NBA history the biggest of the BIG MEN have made their way to Los Angeles to wear purple and gold. Mikan, Jabar, O'neal, and Chamberlain seem to come to mind.
2. He already lives in LA - Dwight Howard spends his off-season cruising, eating, and living it up in LA. That is going to be impossible if this deal does not get done.
3. NBA Titles - No doubt he has a better chance with the Lakers to get a few titles than with Brooklyn, Houston, and Orlando. It is a Laker tradition.
4. Steve Nash & Kobe Bryant - Howard will finally be around veteran guys that can absorb some of the spotlight. Their leadership would help him fully develop into a global star.
5. Heir to the Throne - Kobe plans to retire in two years. By that time, Dwight's star power should be in another galaxy. Perfect timing to be the next all-time great "Laker" in the franchise's rich history.

Trade Talk Rumors About Howard Going To Rockets.

There has been a lot of trade talk concerning the Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard. The Houston Rockets are the latest suitor trying to close in on getting Howard. Originally Howard was wanting to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets, but unfortunately with the re-signing of Deron Williams, and the landing of former Atlanta Hawks star Joe Johnson, the Nets didn't have enough money to bring Howard into the mix.
                                       Houston has reconstructed a trade that would work for both squads. With the Magic having to reconstruct their whole team, the Rockets will possibly be bringing in four other Magic players as well. The Rockets have already released Luis Scola to clear more cap space so the trade can happen.
                              

       The trade involves the Rockets having to take over the contracts for Glen Davis, Jason Richardson, Chris DuhonOn, and possibly Hedo Turkoglu from the Magic, to obtain Dwight Howard. In return the Magic will be acquiring Kevin Martin, Patrick Patterson, Marcus Morris and Chandler Parsons, from the Rockets as well as their first-round pick that they got from the Toronto Raptors in a previous trade. In order for all this to happen, the Magic have to decide if it's worth going through with this blockbuster trade and rebuild their team.
     
                         




 Do you think the Orlando Magic should go through with this trade and rebuild their whole starting 5? Do you think they should look for other offers before they decide on going all the way with this deal?

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