Definitely was enjoying himself before the game with his teammates and getting into the moment of the game. Was probably very evident at this point he was gonna go out there and start having "fun" like we're used to seeing.
That or returning to Orlando allowed him to reabsorb his Superman powers that were left there in the playoffs waiting for him to return. Take your pick
Even got dap and a salute from Bernie. Very nice!
But really psychologically facing this, his old team, the atmosphere, AND hack-a-dwight in the same night and conquering and DOMINATING them all, could have just done wonders for him far as the rest of the season goes. Lets hope he saved his energy for the back to back today!
Nash seems to think it's helped
As does Dwight as well.KEVIN DING @KevinDing
Nash said he believes today will be part of Dwight's growth process regarding past, playing well here to set himself up to "wash it away."
Say what we will, but we saw a Dwight Howard that didn't give a crap what anyone said in hostilities, went back and forth with them, used it as fuel and just had fun regardless of what people were saying.KEVIN DING @KevinDing
Dwight said today is part of him maturing "as a player and as a person -- and I'm happy."
That is what he needed to do, and what Kobe prepared him to do.
When asked what "talk" Kobe had with Dwight prior to the game, Kobe made it very simple what his message was to Dwight.
The Mamba gave Dwight one mission before they went through that curtain. "Kill them.". Dwight Howard, complied.
Edited by Majesty, March 13, 2013 - 02:30 AM.
