While LeBron, Jackson Pout, Dwight Howard Loves Playing on Christmas

Filed under: Heat, Lakers, Magic

ORLANDO -- Magic center Dwight Howard won't be showing up dressed as Santa Claus, but he was plenty enthused when asked Thursday night about the opportunity of playing on Christmas Day.



Don't be surprised if he shows up Saturday morning to play the Boston Celtics carrying a sack of gifts over his shoulder. The kid in him was obvious.



"It's Christmas time and teams that don't play on Christmas aren't any good,'' Howard said. "So it feels good to play on Christmas because that's a big-time game. I'm happy to be part of it. Families around the world will be opening their gifts and watching us play.

 

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