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05:03 PM ET 03.12 | Dwight Howard and the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, and the former Magic center said that it's all business. Well, sort of. On Sunday, Howard said he'd be emotional in his return to Orlando, where winning turned sour last year and resulted in his trade to the Lakers. During Tuesday morning's shootaround, Howard said he'd visited his favorite Waffle House, checked out his old house and was feeling quite normal. He's trying to put the darker days of his last season with the Magic in the past. "All that stuff is over with now," Howard told ESPN Los Angeles. "Today is a new day. Whatever happened in the past, I'm going to leave it behind me. Like I said, I have nothing but love for the fans here. They treated me well. It didn't end right. It didn't end the way we all wanted it to end, but I'm in a better place and everybody has to move on."

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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March 12, 2013 06:24 PM ET

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not sure why he talks
he is sounding more like LBJ every day....
just give one word answers.

"It didn't end right. It didn't end the way we all wanted it to end, but I'm in a better place and everybody has to move on."

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March 12, 2013 06:37 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:24 PM ET 03.12 by jgb

not sure why he talkshe is sounding more like LBJ every day....just give one word answers."It didn't end right. It didn't end the way we all wanted it to end, but I'm in a better place and everybody has to move on."

Exactly. "I'm in a better place.". He can't help putting his foot in his mouth.

I think the Magic fans are going to roast him tonight. But he won't be seeing them again until next year, so one night isn't that big of a deal.

Red Mamba

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March 12, 2013 07:01 PM ET

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Howard just can't win with the media/fans. Nothing wrong with what he said here. He showed loved to the fans of Orlando in what he said. He is happy where he is and that's good. Maybe everyone else should just move on like he said.

Klockwork33

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March 13, 2013 12:25 AM ET

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Originally posted 07:01 PM ET 03.12 by Klockwork33

Howard just can't win with the media/fans. Nothing wrong with what he said here. He showed loved to the fans of Orlando in what he said. He is happy where he is and that's good. Maybe everyone else should just move on like he said.

Maybe he should just shut up and play ball.

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March 13, 2013 01:32 AM ET

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Maybe he should just shut up and play ball.

39 and 16 did all the talking that was necessary...

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March 13, 2013 01:41 AM ET

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Originally posted 01:32 AM ET 03.13 by Klockwork33

39 and 16 did all the talking that was necessary...

Too bad it took a return to Orlando for Howard to finally find some motivation. The rest of the Lakers have been waiting for that all season.

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March 13, 2013 07:20 AM ET

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Originally posted 01:32 AM ET 03.13 by Klockwork33

39 and 16 did all the talking that was necessary...

Wow and he did it against the powerhouse Magic. I'm sure it was difficult for him to score against a team with little to no frontcourt. The lakers have done well against the bobcats too.

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March 13, 2013 08:44 AM ET

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Originally posted 01:41 AM ET 03.13 by Marlins Fan

Too bad it took a return to Orlando for Howard to finally find some motivation. The rest of the Lakers have been waiting for that all season.

Howard has been leading the league in rebounding and in the top 5 in shot blocking all season. His return to form as of late has less to do with a lack of motivation and more to do with him finally getting healthy and in shape.

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March 13, 2013 08:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 07:20 AM ET 03.13 by jch2473

Wow and he did it against the powerhouse Magic. I'm sure it was difficult for him to score against a team with little to no frontcourt. The lakers have done well against the bobcats too.

The Magic may not be a powerhouse, but Vucevic is a pretty good young center who is a double double nearly every night.

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March 13, 2013 09:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 06:24 PM ET 03.12 by jgb

not sure why he talkshe is sounding more like LBJ every day....just give one word answers."It didn't end right. It didn't end the way we all wanted it to end, but I'm in a better place and everybody has to move on."

jgb is an acronym that means "Shut up, wuss!!!"

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March 13, 2013 09:36 AM ET

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Gotta love Magic fans, expecially the guy with the X over superman on his shirt.. welcome back Chris Duhoh! :)

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March 13, 2013 09:45 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET 03.13 by Klockwork33

The Magic may not be a powerhouse, but Vucevic is a pretty good young center who is a double double nearly every night.

Decent young center vs best center in the league on a team already filled with superstars.

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March 13, 2013 09:56 AM ET

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Bro.

I Love LA

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March 13, 2013 10:37 AM ET

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This is a story... of one man's struggle... to overcome impossible odds. To join with 3 other superstars in a quest for easier championships. This is the inspiring story of their struggle, their journey to find a "better place". When nobody else thought they could succeed with just four superstars on the team, somehow, someway.... they persevered. This will be the greatest sports story ever told. The little super team that could.

jch2473

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March 13, 2013 11:51 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:37 AM ET 03.13 by jch2473

This is a story... of one man's struggle... to overcome impossible odds. To join with 3 other superstars in a quest for easier championships. This is the inspiring story of their struggle, their journey to find a "better place". When nobody else thought they could succeed with just four superstars on the team, somehow, someway.... they persevered. This will be the greatest sports story ever told. The little super team that could.

LOL!!!

Red Mamba

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March 13, 2013 02:23 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:37 AM ET 03.13 by jch2473

This is a story... of one man's struggle... to overcome impossible odds. To join with 3 other superstars in a quest for easier championships. This is the inspiring story of their struggle, their journey to find a "better place". When nobody else thought they could succeed with just four superstars on the team, somehow, someway.... they persevered. This will be the greatest sports story ever told. The little super team that could.

Good One!