In the first step in trying to rehabilitate his image, Dwight Howard took to Twitter to apologize for his ejection in the Lakers’ 103-82 Game 4 loss Sunday to the SAn Antonio Spurs.
Im still upset about tonights game and the way this season ended. Im mad I lost my cool. Im sorry for letting my team and our fans down when
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013
He earned his first technical with 50 seconds left in the first quarter after elbowing Cory Joseph. Howard earned his second technical after committing his fifth turnover and showing frustration Aron Baynes playing him physically.
The Lakers publicly defended Howard, citing his frustration. Everyone else, ranging from Magic Johnson to every TNT analyst, chastised Howard for putting his teammates in a precarious position.
when they needed me the most. If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year its that I need to be more responsible for my actions and learn to
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013
How?
to “breathe”! (Maybe I will take up yoga and come back calmer or @charliesheen can help me with my anger management) But despite our tough
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013
season, it is an honor being a member of a team with this amazing history & the best fans in the league!
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013
But it’s not enough of an honor for Howard to say officially he will re-sign with the Lakers. Even if he could sign for five years and $117.9 million instead of a four-year, $87.6 million deal with another team. Instead, Howard suggested he will exercise his due diligence by waiting a few weeks and mulling other possibilities. Still, that didn’t stop Howard from trying to wax nostalgic.
I hope I get the chance to make it up to you!” Thank u la.
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 29, 2013
Returning and leading the Lakers to a championship would be a start.
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