Star Spangled mess: Mavs’ Howard insults anthem - The Orange Mane

Los Broncos · 09-17-2008, 06:09 PM

DALLAS (AP)—The battered reputation of Josh Howard took another hit this week when an online video surfaced showing the Dallas Mavericks forward disrespecting the national anthem.

In a video posted on YouTube, Howard is shown on a football field at a charity flag football game. As the national anthem plays in the background, Howard approaches a camera and says: “‘The Star Spangled Banner’ is going on right now. I don’t even celebrate that (expletive). I’m black.”

Howard’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks’ president of basketball operations, directed questions to team owner Mark Cuban, who in an e-mail declined to comment.

The incident is the latest off-court problem for Howard, a fifth-year pro from Wake Forest who averaged 19.9 points and seven rebounds last season. He was arrested in July when police said he was drag racing at 94 mph in a 55 zone. A court appearance was scheduled for next week.

Howard was criticized last season for saying in a radio interview during a first-round playoff series against New Orleans that he occasionally smokes marijuana. Later that same series, he angered coach Avery Johnson by throwing himself a birthday bash after a Game 4 loss to the Hornets.

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Spider · 09-17-2008, 07:59 PM

attention whore ..... thats all he is

Northman · 09-17-2008, 08:56 PM

What a chump.

TDmvp · 09-17-2008, 09:54 PM

Yea he is a douche bag ... They was killing him on The Herd today ...
on another note not once can i remember saying F that , i don't do such and such , I'm white ... maybe once but it was about dancing , and as a act of compassion to all man i refrain , cause there is nothing worse then some goofy white dude trying to break it down...

DB-Freak · 09-18-2008, 12:24 AM

Love the guy.

CasinoRoyal · 09-18-2008, 12:29 AM

Okay...........

TexanBob · 09-18-2008, 03:49 PM

I'm sure he speaks for thousands of Obama supporters.

Los Broncos · 09-18-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexanBob

I'm sure he speaks for thousands of Obama supporters.

Ouch

09-17-2008, 06:09 PM	#1
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Star Spangled mess: Mavs’ Howard insults anthem DALLAS (AP)—The battered reputation of Josh Howard took another hit this week when an online video surfaced showing the Dallas Mavericks forward disrespecting the national anthem. In a video posted on YouTube, Howard is shown on a football field at a charity flag football game. As the national anthem plays in the background, Howard approaches a camera and says: “‘The Star Spangled Banner’ is going on right now. I don’t even celebrate that (expletive). I’m black.” Howard’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks’ president of basketball operations, directed questions to team owner Mark Cuban, who in an e-mail declined to comment. The incident is the latest off-court problem for Howard, a fifth-year pro from Wake Forest who averaged 19.9 points and seven rebounds last season. He was arrested in July when police said he was drag racing at 94 mph in a 55 zone. A court appearance was scheduled for next week. Howard was criticized last season for saying in a radio interview during a first-round playoff series against New Orleans that he occasionally smokes marijuana. Later that same series, he angered coach Avery Johnson by throwing himself a birthday bash after a Game 4 loss to the Hornets. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

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09-17-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	attention whore ..... thats all he is

09-17-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	What a chump.

09-17-2008, 09:54 PM	#4
TDmvp Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,049	Yea he is a douche bag ... They was killing him on The Herd today ... on another note not once can i remember saying F that , i don't do such and such , I'm white ... maybe once but it was about dancing , and as a act of compassion to all man i refrain , cause there is nothing worse then some goofy white dude trying to break it down...

09-18-2008, 12:24 AM	#5
DB-Freak The lone sack artist Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,995	Love the guy.

09-18-2008, 12:29 AM	#6
CasinoRoyal Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,295 Adopt-a-Bronco: eddie royal	Okay...........

09-18-2008, 03:49 PM	#7
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	I'm sure he speaks for thousands of Obama supporters.