Orlando Magic Dwight Howard’s Inner Peter Pan

September 25th, 2010 by ken park Leave a reply »
Dwight Howard's "Superman" persona is a case of mistaken identity.

While Dwight's superhuman muscles give him an aura of invincibility, his super—warm smile also gives his kryptonite away. The man—child who loves to laugh and refuses to grow up is Orlando's real life Peter Pan under that Superman disguise.

Consider the following quotes from those who personally interact with Dwight Howard on a regular basis:

Coach Stan Van Gundy: "That's the big thing for Dwight—to understand there's a time and a place. Even last year, he would still be foolin' around. We talked to him about it, and he's really changed."

GM Otis Smith: "I used to fight him about it, told him he smiled too much. I thought maybe it was nerves. Then I realized this is who Dwight is. I mean, he's just a different kid. Anyone wants a picture or an autograph, he stops. I think he's trying to be a normal person and not a megastar. I think it's impossible, but he's trying."

Magic Assistant Patrick Ewing: "Denver was beating the hell out of ...

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