It has been a busy week for the NBA with numerous trades and acquisitions. If you missed any of the exciting news, don’t worry because Lakers Nation has the top 10 tweets of the week to keep you updated.
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It was a a Dwightmare, indeed. There was a 50/50 chance that Dwight Howard was going to either end up with the Los Angeles Lakers or with the Houston Rockets, but Howard decided that joining James Harden and the Rockets was the best fit for his career. The Twittersphere was on pins and needles waiting for Howard to make make a decision. Check out some of the tweets.
Plus, Many Ginobili signs a two-year extension with the San Antonio Spurs? What?! Also, Shaq and Kobe, the once dynamic due, respond to Dwight Howard’s departure.
1. Congrats, Manu!
Thrilled to announce that as I always hoped, I’m gonna stay with the @spurs for two more years. #gospursgo.
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 3, 2013
2. Some are bitter for this decision, but good luck to Dwight Howard on his new future.
I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for me and I am excited (cont) http://t.co/h8WK4yP3zB
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 6, 2013
3. Mitch is a mastermind. Laker fans believe.
“We have been informed of Dwight’s decision to not return to the Lakers.” http://t.co/kk8Mccsfak
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) July 6, 2013
4. That was quick.
Dwight Howard has already changed his Twitter bio and photo: pic.twitter.com/EaSGHsANVM
— Beyond The Buzzer (@BeyondTheBuzzer) July 6, 2013
5. So much for Josh Smith teaming up with Dwight Howard in Houston. Good Luck in Detroit, Josh Smith.
Josh Smith has agreed to a 4 year deal, worth $56 million with the Pistons.
— NBA Legion (@MySportsLegion) July 6, 2013
6. We love you, Pau.
In the wake of Dwight Hoawrd’s departure, Lakers announce they will not part ways with Pau Gasol. http://t.co/OWdPty8J6a
— Daniel Buerge (@danielbuergeLA) July 6, 2013
7. Dagger!
“I think it’s a safe move for him to go to a little town like Houston.” – Shaq on Dwight Howard’s decision to sign w/ Rockets.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2013
8. Welp.
Kobe Bryant ‘unfollows’ former teammate Dwight Howard on Twitter http://t.co/JB3TloauxQ
— LA Lakers @ LA Times (@latimeslakers) July 6, 2013
9. Check out the picture that Kobe posted on his Instagram after he found out Dwight was signing with Houston.
Dwight leaves LA, so Kobe gets on Instagram and wins the day. #CountOnKobe http://t.co/L0w5VFlSZu
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) July 6, 2013
10. Dwight said a couple of words on his departure.
Here’s what Dwight Howard had to say about leaving the Lakers. http://t.co/X4NkpjPDiM
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) July 6, 2013
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