I don't like Howard, but he is definitely the best option.
And remember, he is not a leader, but a follower. He struggled in Orlando because he was the leader, immature and didn't know how to handle it. He struggled in LA because he was paired with Kobe, who, while an alltime great, is also an all time asshole. Totally rubbed Howard wrong with a harsh, "do it my way, I'm the man, you are child, I'm above you" attitude. And then in Houston, he is with harden, possibly the worse leader for Howard "the follower" to be paired with.
I think in the Mavs culture, he could thrive. You see how this ragtag group rallied with toughness, although lacking in talent. I think with his buddy parsons holding his hand, and dirk and Carlisle leading, Howard could finally fulfill his talent. Or at least I would hope...
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“I’m looking for a few assholes here,’’ Rick Carlisle
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