<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Josh Howard's decision to elevate community over country can be respected. But it's hard to figure it out. ... Howard is so comfortable in his own skin, so oblivious to the ramifications of his decision that any negative reaction rolls off his back. He sought little advice from anyone in the Mavericks organization before declining his invitation. The lack of dialogue makes some wonder if his upcoming contract talks played a part in the decision. "I'm never worried about how I'm viewed," he said. "I do what I do for myself and my family. That's going to always come first. Then it's my job with the Mavericks."</div> Source
After playing an NBA season with an assortment of injuries, not having your future solidified financially in the NBA, and with the prospect of playing a couple of months of practices and games when committments have been made, I agree with Josh Howard to let this be regarded as an honor but to respectfully decline and maybe in 2 years participate in international games.
