"I actually feel sorry for people who have nothing to do on Christmas Day other than watch an NBA game, " Orlando Magic coach StanVanGundy grinched a couple of years ago.
Yes, sports has its share of problems (Metta World Peace, we're looking at you), but it still has the power to provide some of the most compelling and unpredictable theater this side of a StanVanGundy news conference.
Howard has long been clamoring for an exit from Orlando, and he was finally granted his wish, though not before playing a role in the firing of head coach StanVanGundy and resignation of general manager Otis Smith.