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08:07 AM ET 09.19 | For all the heat Dwight Howard has taken in Orlando, Stan Van Gundy, of all people, may have taken some off. [Van Gundy] is the chairman of a political group in Seminole County called Citizens for Preservation of Property Values. The goal of the group is to increase property taxes in Seminole County to help preserve the area's traditionally strong public school system. ... "Dwight has pledged his support," Van Gundy said Monday during an interview on our Open Mike radio show on 740 The Game. "He's a resident of Seminole County, and he's keeping his house here. I think his history will show that he's had great concern for kids in the Central Florida community. With him still living here, we asked him to help and he didn't hesitate."

Orlando Sentinel

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September 19, 2012  08:17 AM ET

Let the flogging begin..........

September 19, 2012  08:27 AM ET

For all you haters of Howard, ya boy SVG is giving him props for his support of that Florida community. It was never about the community anyways.........it was about Ottie and SVG failure to put championship players around Howard and Magic ownership not shipping their **** outta Orlando a lot quicker that they finally did. SVG comments should shut some of you haters up!

September 19, 2012  08:36 AM ET
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For all you haters of Howard, ya boy SVG is giving him props for his support of that Florida community. It was never about the community anyways.........it was about Ottie and SVG failure to put championship players around Howard and Magic ownership not shipping their **** outta Orlando a lot quicker that they finally did. SVG comments should shut some of you haters up!

So much anger...

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September 19, 2012  08:54 AM ET

He's asking a guy whom he believes got him fired, you really have to turn the other cheek to get past this situation, or either he's really religious in his belief.

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September 19, 2012  08:58 AM ET
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So much anger...

A person making a comment is perceived to be angry......................not likely, but you seemed to very confused about what anger is................

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September 19, 2012  09:28 AM ET
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A person making a comment is perceived to be angry......................not likely, but you seemed to very confused about what anger is................

I think your record speaks for itself.

September 19, 2012  09:36 AM ET

Stan.. the man..

September 19, 2012  09:41 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

For all you haters of Howard, ya boy SVG is giving him props for his support of that Florida community. It was never about the community anyways.........it was about Ottie and SVG failure to put championship players around Howard and Magic ownership not shipping their **** outta Orlando a lot quicker that they finally did. SVG comments should shut some of you haters up!

Thats a good one...they are keeping their homes there bc of the lack of state taxes and keeping their ow property values high. Thats why many pro athletes live in FL. This is bigger than bball, its about money! This shows nothing, we all saw how their relationship crumbled and ultimately destroyed the team and possibly set the franchise back for many years....if I were fan this would not pacify me in the least, especially if I didnt live in their community.

Second point...Stan needs a job so he better say something to make ppl think he's not as big a jerk as he appears to be

September 19, 2012  10:04 AM ET

Time To Go Your Separate Ways, Bros.

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September 19, 2012  11:38 AM ET
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Dwight was awesome to kids and the community here in Orlando.

The haters of Howard don't want to hear the truth. Plain and simple, they just don't want hear about the human side of Howard. Same exact thing was with Lebron and all of his charity work in general, and particularly with Kids. The haters only want to hate behind thick lensed eyeglasses while on their computers, geeks and very unathletic to the fullest. I appaud you for speaking the truth about Howard, and thats coming from a person such as yourself who actually resides in florida.

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September 19, 2012  12:27 PM ET
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If I were either guy I wouldn't be associated with the other, ever, in any controllable context.

Never; under any circumstances.

 
September 19, 2012  11:46 PM ET
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The haters of Howard don't want to hear the truth. Plain and simple, they just don't want hear about the human side of Howard. Same exact thing was with Lebron and all of his charity work in general, and particularly with Kids. The haters only want to hate behind thick lensed eyeglasses while on their computers, geeks and very unathletic to the fullest. I appaud you for speaking the truth about Howard, and thats coming from a person such as yourself who actually resides in florida.

Truth about what? That he's a whining cry baby with an eternal menstrual disorder?

Dude, get a grip. People don't HATE on Dwight for charitable reasons or work he does with kids. It is because of his drama when it comes to decision making the past couple years. What's not to hate about that? No one EVER said that he does not do charity or community events etc. Infact, most of us, with decent lifestyles do it. Obviously celebrities get recognition and coverage, common people don't.
Don't mix issues. The bottom line is, when it comes to Basketball and decision making, both SVG and dwingtmare are D'bags!!! Comprehende?

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