NBA: Player Rankings – Week 5

11. Dwight Howard (C, Houston Rockets) 

Nov 29, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) shoots against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

While the help of Kevin McHale and Hakeem Olajuwon have not seemed to help Dwight Howard’s post game, he definitely has regained his lost mobility during his short and injury-prone stint with the Lakers last season. Dwight continues to dominate the glass as he leads the league in rebounds per game with a whopping 12.4 and even though his post game is not where a lot of people wish it was, he still is posting 16.7 points per game. It remains to be seen how the Rockets will fair in the playoffs as the team ownership has assembled will be expected to not only contend, but win a championship. Dwight Howard has no post game. I will keep saying it until this is not true anymore. In order for him to reach his true potential, he needs a go-to post move. Go watch some old Shaq videos, Dwight; I’m sure that’ll help