The Golden State Warriors fans got really excited when they heard the news of 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard working out for their team. Howard has not played in the NBA since 2022 and hopes to make his return with the Warriors. He worked out with Stephen Curry and Co. this week, followed by a two-day-long interview process with the Warriors front office. The team has not made a final decision on the Center.
But the fans? excitement soon turned into concern when the former NBA Champion was spotted at SFO without finalizing a deal.
Dwight Howard’s departure leaves the Warriors fans worried
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Dwight Howard was spotted at the San Francisco International Airport after his workout and interview process with the Warriors. The Warriors have not yet finalized a deal with the 8-time All-Star. So, the Warriors fans were worried to see the superstar leave without signing a contract.
Many fans raised concerns about his sudden departure from San Francisco:
Why is he leaving tho ?
? Tua TangaKaTalag? ??? (@_cloudbrooks) September 20, 2023
Leaving without a deal? not good
? DubNation Live (@dubnation_live) September 20, 2023
Damn he leaving then I think he got in on Monday. Hopefully things went well
? LD?s Burner (@LarryDavidbkup) September 20, 2023
Where did you see? Where do you think he was going?
? Roberto (@roberto123193) September 20, 2023
While a fan speculated that he was heading to Los Angeles to workout with Draymond Green and Chris Paul:
Yall hes flying to la for cp3 and dray lmao relax
? Sam Raskas (@ShalomRaskas) September 21, 2023
Dwight Howard?s NBA return
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Despite leaving the Warriors fans worried about his sudden departure, reports say Dwight Howard?s workout went successfully. KRON4?s Jason Dumas reported that the veteran players of the Warriors squad approve of Howard?s addition to the team, and he will head to LA to workout with CP3 and Draymond. Dwight Howard had a huge impact on the team when he was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He helped LeBron James win his 4th Championship in 2020 and proved to be a defensive anchor for the team. With the combination of Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee, and Anthony Davis, the Lakers? defense was impregnable.
The veteran Center could play the same role for the Golden State Warriors, playing alongside other Bigs like Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. Stephen Curry and Co. realize their window of winning another championship is closing, and their reign on the NBA might soon be over. The addition of an experienced Big like Dwight Howard could elevate their chances of winning their 5th Championship.
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After playing a season in Taiwan?s T1 League for the Taoyuan Leopards and dominating overseas, Dwight is also hoping to return to his home country and win another championship. He also showed interest in playing with Stephen Curry in the 2024 Paris Olympics a few weeks ago. The Golden State Warriors fans are hopeful about Dwight Howard suiting up for them this upcoming season.
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