So D. Howard decides to stay in Orlando....interesting! I said two years ago that this issue would be on display for the Magic and that they would not be prepared for it. Bottom line, the Magic does not have the "CAP" to bring in more players to surround Howard, so something has to change. D. Howard is basically the premiere "Big Man" of the NBA however I do not believe that he will when even sniff another Eastern Conference Title with this team.
The Magic needs to put Nelson, Redick, and Hedo, on the block for an off season sign and trade for Deron Williams and Anthony Morrow. (I may be dreaming, but it all starts with a dream). In any event, I am basically saying that they need a young athletic small forward and a great point guard at this point. Ryan Anderson is a great fit, Jason Richardson is okay for another season, but everyone else can move on.
Memo to the fans:
All the fans that were upset that D. Howard was trying to make a major decision in the public eye while waffling several times need to stop it. He did make some mistakes for saying that he wouldn't mind playing with other players and playing somewhere else, but he didn't pull the LeBron James and bail on you. Not that I am really that mad at LeBron either though. It is funny how we make decisions to leave jobs for more money, more stability, a better future, a better work-life-balance, a better supporting cast, and etc., but when it comes to pro athletes...especially NBA players, they must stay put until we see age and attrition kick in. At that point, "The Fan" is ready for these guys to get shipped off to become someone else's dead weight. If I was Howard, I would stand tall, put on my jersey and move on. The same fans that hated him a week ago for being unsure about what to do, are the same fans that are glad he didn't pull a "LeBron", and bounce on them. Funny thing is...these same fans will be taunting him when he blows a free throw that would have won a playoff game for their home team. Grow up FANS!!!
He is basically looking at reforming our economy by pushing the agenda of growing our small business sector, growing the economy for the middle class, and reducing our deficit. He is also discussing ways to assist college students with avoiding major debt. He wants to bring the troops home and re-invest the monies spent on war back into our economy.
I will be posting tweets about the NBA Draft coming up, Football Camp coming up, Golf tournaments, and even some baseball. Stay tuned for a podcast show that I will be working on with a friend of mine soon. The show will address many different sports topics and other issues that are important to us and our communities throughout this country.
President Obama is set to take the stage moments from now as I type this very blog. I could only do all of the things that I have done this week with the strength and encouragement of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am very thankful and grateful to be in position to receive such blessings. The Lord has used Information Technology as a medium to put me in places where I can experience many things, grow as a leader/person, and network with people to build important relationships, while carrying the Holy Spirit and His truth inside of me the whole time. This is truly a gift and something that I can share with my kids and one day their kids as well. Who would have thought that the little kid from the "Mean Streets of Detroit", would be in position to support the "first Afro-American" President in our Nation's history. It just goes to show that you never know what your futures holds, but you always know who holds your future. Amen!!!
