Josh Howard, an American hero

[Matt]

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.

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fuck the vids no longer available! well i think we should be looking to make the official josh howard is a douche bag thread

[Darth Thanatos]

The anthem was written the night settlers won independence. Blacks were not considered people during that period(and some people still believe that), thus could not fight for the US. I can somewhat understand where he's coming from.

[Tahoe]

Not sure why sometimes things like this bugs me and others it doesn't. This one just doesn't.

I've seen it on ESPN thats for sure.

[Uncle Mxy]

And at the other end, Tayshaun Prince wins a gold medal for his country.

[Matt]

And at the other end, Tayshaun Prince wins a gold medal for his country.

[Black Dynamite]

And at the other end, Tayshaun Prince wins a gold medal for his country.

No Disrespect, and Darth has it right. The National Anthem from a historical standpoint isn't really going to be hoorah for every african american. My only complaint is the way he was about it. But he was on a cell phone quick shot and is still fairly young.

[MoTown]

I don't want to get into a racial debate here, but since when has Howard had to worry about any of those things in his life? He grew up in a good atmosphere and is being paid millions of dollars every year because he's good at a game. He's also so dumb that he had to go to a year of military school because he couldn't get above the 500s on his SAT.

I think there are huge percent of African Americans that can make that claim, however, Josh Howard is not one of them.

[Black Dynamite]

I think there are huge percent of African Americans that can make that claim, however, Josh Howard is not one of them.

I understand what you're going, but you're jumping into self righteous territory with that claim just off of reading his wikiprofile. Again I agree that he's not the brightest tool in the shed, maybe schools doing his homework for him had a some help in that. I know a guy who claims Dion Harris of UM is a sack of bricks in the brain department and couldn't have legitimately passed. With that said, The "you guys are millionaires" thing has always been a tough thing to live up to for people who weren't before. Actually nevermind because I dont really want to get into the race part of this too, and thats where it'll head no matter what.

[MoTown]

I agree, I'll steer clear of that as well, Gutz, and I respect your opinion on it. I just wanted to throw my opinion out there. I bet if it was someone else that said his comments, I might have a different perspective. I've just always thought Josh Howard says the first thing that comes to mind, and it's usually something stupid, the proof being in the LOL@Josh Howard thread we have.