Watching First Take (yes, I know, I have an unhealthy addiction) and they're arguing over whether or not Howard is going to be one of the All-Time great centers. I hadn't thought of him as part of that convo before, I'm guessing some people alredy see him as a repeat Champ thanks to the trade. But what I've seen from him so far is...Alonzo Mourning with a smile. That's not a guy you put on par with Shaq, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, and Russell. He's a level below, really not as good as Ewing or David Robinson.
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10-10-2012, 01:37 PM #1Please clap.
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How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
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10-10-2012, 01:38 PM #215x all nba legend
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
well if you ask ISH he's a top 50-55 player of all time
He's has the potential to be an all time great, he's still young, entering his prime in terms of skill.
But if you only take into consideration what he's done so far, he's not even close to Shaq, Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem & Russell if you're comparing his 8 years in the league to their entire careers
it's not really fair to compare a guy's career who isn't even 30 to past legends who have already played out their entire career.Last edited by TheMarkMadsen; 10-10-2012 at 01:41 PM.
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10-10-2012, 01:39 PM #3Lol
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
Dwight is incredible don't underestimate how great he is.
Originally Posted by TheMarkMadsen
well if you ask ISH he's a top 50-55 player of all time
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10-10-2012, 01:41 PM #43-time NBA All-Star
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
well, he is. Originally Posted by TheMarkMadsen
well if you ask ISH he's a top 50-55 player of all time
defensively, guy is one of the best that ever did it.
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10-10-2012, 01:45 PM #515x all nba legend
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
Originally Posted by RRR3
I went back and added to my comments right after i posted.
No disrespect, Dwight is a GREAT player, has led a team to the finals, multiple DPOY awards..
But to compare his 8 years to an entire career of guys like Shaq, Wilt, Kareem & ask where he ranks is really unfair to Dwight, these guys have already played out their entire careers. Because his 8 years (while great) dont match up to those guys & their entire careers.
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10-10-2012, 01:46 PM #6College superstar
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
I think he's decidedly better than Ewing. He's a better rebounder and defensive player and on the offensive side of the ball Dwight is much more efficient.
Ewing was a rather overrated and inefficient offensive player (because he was forced to be during his career with the Knicks as they never got him a quality compliment) but he is remembered so much for his offense. He shot rather low percentages for a 7 footer and relied on his fadeaway and jumper from the corner of the key.. his low post game disappeared over time and turned the ball over every other time he tried dribbling across the lane.
Mourning was better than Ewing too IMO which pains me to say since I hated Mourning and the Heat and was a huge Knick fan back in the day.
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10-10-2012, 01:49 PM #7.
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
He's overrated and wouldn't be getting the accolades he is getting if he got drafted in the early-mid 90's.
He's on path to be an all-time great center, but like the OP, I don't consider him on the level of those true all-time greats, nor players like Ewing or Robinson.
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10-10-2012, 01:50 PM #8Banned
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
I agree with MarkMadsen. I don't like ranking players like Lebron James, Kevin Durant, and Dwight Howard. Dwight is 26 years old, it's hard to tell where he stands now because his career is far from over. And you never know what could happen, he could end up with 3 MVPs, or he could end up with 0. So it's really about how great he could be. I think he has the potential to be great, a top 10 center of all time, and top 25 overall.
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10-10-2012, 01:53 PM #9College superstar
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
He has so much upside that he could be great, I just don't have him up there with the Kareem's, Wilt, Hakeem, Bill Russell, and Shaq. I think that Dwight is above the lkes of Wayne "Tree" Rollins. He is just that window below the top floor.
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10-10-2012, 01:57 PM #10Moderator
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
His laker career could decide long term.. We will see
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10-10-2012, 02:03 PM #11Big Booty Hoes!!
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
He'll go down as the greatest Laker since Shaq left.
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10-10-2012, 02:04 PM #12you can't stop me
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
he's the larry holmes of centers
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10-10-2012, 02:04 PM #13I make 50-feet jumpers
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
Top 15. He has a chance to end up in 8-12 range. I don't think he has a chance to crack into top 7(Kareem, Russell, Chamberlain, O'Neal, Olajuwon, Malone, Robinson).
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10-10-2012, 02:06 PM #143-time NBA All-Star
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Re: How great is Dwight Howard, historically?
you mean the 3rd Greatest Heavyweight of all time. see below Originally Posted by get these NETS
http://coxscorner.tripod.com/heavyweightchart.html
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10-10-2012, 02:07 PM #15Local High School Star
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