Charlotte Hornets: Shopping for Centers?

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Apr 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) warms up before playing against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Dwight Howard

2015-16 stats: 13.7 points, 12 rebounds, 1.6 blocks

What is Howard at this point? After his year battling injuries in Los Angeles to the rather tortured finale in Houston, it is hard to say. Have circumstances artificially reduced his numbers or is this a case of a player who is on the decline and this is his new normal?

Howard at least can fit in the Clifford system. It would be a facsimile of the group he played with when he was in Orlando, but how much offense can Howard bring? Howard clearly did not get along with James Harden on the court, but would his numbers rise away from harden? Would it be different with Kemba Walker?

The theme of Howard is questions. Is he healthy? Can he play? Those answers are critical because he will try to command as much money as possible on the market regardless. He may like Charlotte, but he is not a lock of an acquisition.

Meanwhile Chandler Parsons whispers sweet nothings in his ear. We know how that goes down.

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