The NBA Dribbled Out

Some links, since I’ve been doing holiday ish for the last couple days. 

-Dwight Howard ain’t cutting it, and maybe coming back from his back is really hurting him, but Kevin Ding ain’t trolling here. [OC Register] Bonus: “Dwight Howard is basically Kosta Koufos”

-Eric Gordon might play for the first time this season on Saturday when the Hornets face the Bobcats. [Times-Picayune]

-Gregg Popovoch and rap. You don’t need to read anything else. [Express-News]

-Phil Jackson isn’t interested in the Nets job. [NBA.com]

-Kobe has more all-star votes than LeBron [NBA.com]

-Speaking of LeBron, Ian Thomsen doesn’t think he needs a second act in Cleveland. [Sports Illustrated]

-From the guy who broke the Avery Johnson firing, WoJo looks at D Will’s role in his dismissal. [Y! Sports]

-Just got done watching the last quarter between Minnesota and Houston last night. Beckley Mason explains why it was such an entertaining final quarter from Harden. [HoopSpeak]

-Is Dwyane Wade a dirty player? [True Hoop] YES! 

Also, and this is shameless self-promotion, but whatever: If you’re wondering why I’ve been less frequent around these parts, I’m writing a little bit over at Dime Mag, so check it out (if you feel so inclined).

Hope you had a solid holiday with your fam, and stay safe out there. 

[pic via @Trey5]