Dwight Howard Is Going To Leave Orlando

Judging by his quotes today, I really think Dwight Howard will leave the Orlando Magic.

"There's more you can do in a bigger place. I'm stuck in a tough position because I feel like right now, where I'm at, I've done so much. And I just don't know what else I can do. I can't live for everybody else," Howard told the magazine.

"I don't know what decision I'm gonna make as of right now. ... Everybody wants me to come here, come play here, come to our team, do this. It's a great feeling, though, to be wanted, " Howard told Esquire.

"The toughest part for me is the city -- the people," Howard told Esquire. "They've got burgers named after me in Orlando, they've got a Web site saying, 'Please stay.' I love the people in the city. I've literally sat on the bench with a towel on my head crying, because I feel the passion in the stands.

"I just think about what's going to be best for what I want to accomplish in my life. And I don't want that door to close on me, wherever that door is (ESPN)."

Reading between the lines I think it's all but certain that Howard will move on. He is basically saying sorry to the fans, and that he loves them, but he has bigger and better things to do. This could be huge for a lot of different teams. We have heard a ton of rumors of how he could end up with the Nets, Celtics, Knicks (though that could be tough), and so on. I am not a Dwight Howard guy, but I can't lie to myself anymore that the thought of Howard, and Rondo together is pretty amazing. I mean just from a defensive standpoint to have the best defensive PG and Center would be pretty cool.

Let's just put this crazy scenario out there. After this year (if there is a year), the Celtics free up KG/Allen's cash. They bring them both back for much lower salaries, which I actually think both might do. They add Howard, and then some bench/scoring options. That team is pretty awesome. Maybe it is just a fantasy, but with no basketball season going on what else is there to do?

Howard also bashes his coach (Stan Van Gundy) saying he is too negative too, just in case you needed more proof that he is going to leave.