After all of that speculation, Dwight Howard finally decided to remain in Orlando not only for the rest of this year, but for next season as well. Since that’s the case, Orlando brass wants him to be a better leader.
Although Dwight Howard may be having another stellar season — headed for his fifth consecutive All-NBA first team honor — Magic general manager Otis Smith made it clear that he still wants more from him.
Smith wants more leadership from his star player, calling him out publically during a local radio show interview Thursday.
“Whether he wants the role [as leader], or they want to give him the role, he has the role,” Smith said. “There are no ifs, ands or buts about it, and unfortunately, it falls on your best player, and you’re going to get from him whatever you’re going to get.”
Smith has talked to Howard several times about assuming more of a leadership role, but Howard hasn’t always responded. Although Howard usually leads by example — he has been the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year the last three seasons — Smith wants him more vocal and holding teammates more accountable.
Source: CBS sports
