Dwight Howard Trade Talks

So by now you've heard (and read) the latest trade scenario of Dwight Howard to the Atlanta Hawks. Joe Johnson and Al Horford for Dwight wouldn't be that bad a get for Orlando given how young and talented Al Horford is and the fact that Orlando has yet to use their amnesty clause (Could be used on Johnson and his 124m albatross of a contract). Putting that aside, this would be a HUGE get for Atlanta. They have clearly peaked with the team they have currently assembled and it doesn't look like any player on their roster is going to make the leap to "superstar" anytime soon (if at all). Given the talent of Josh Smith (and his friendship with Dwight) and the emergence of Jeff Teague at PG, adding a super-duper-star like Dwight Howard will put them in a position to make a couple smart moves that will result in them being a championship contender. I get that Hawk fans love Horford and that he's young and could continue to develop into a special player, but he will NOT be Dwight Howard at any point and Joe Johnson clearly isn't in the future plans for Atlanta. Dwight is from Atlanta and would be quite content being the reason the Hawks become a relevant title contender once again. If Otis Smith is serious about wanting players and not draft picks for Dwight, I don't see how you are going to get a better package than Horford and Joe Johnson outside of Pau and Andrew Bynum.

For the record I still see him ending up in L.A., but I'm obligated to at least acknowledge the latest "As the Dwight Howard turns" rumors..