Chandler Parsons, one of the major players in Dwight Howard's recruitment to the Houston Rockets last season, is now leaving for Dallas. Not that he wanted to, but the Rockets decided not to match the 3 yr, $46 million offer sheet proposed by Dallas.
Adrian Wojnarowski has the latest news:
Houston will not match the $46M Dallas offer sheet for Chandler Parsons, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 13, 2014
Houston decided that the contract was too constraining to future roster building to keep Chandler Parsons. He goes to Mavs now. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 13, 2014
Chandler Parsons tweeted out his thanks to the Rockets organization:
Just heard from @dmorey and Mr. Alexander. Nothing but utmost respect for them, the fans and city of Houston. THANK YOU for your support!
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) July 13, 2014
With Chandler Parsons, Jeremy Lin, and Omer Asik gone and also getting nothing in return, the Houston Rockets management looks like they are not living up to the expectations they presented center Dwight Howard when they were still recruiting him. They promised him a "win now" team, but the roster apparently looks a lot weaker now. Nothing against the Trevor Ariza signing, but Chandler Parsons brings so much to the table, not only for the All-Star level production, but he is also touted to be a great leader and locker room presence.
It is also worth noting that Dwight Howard gave Chandler Parsons a Ferrari as a gift. Obviously, there is a deep connection between the two.
What do you think readers? Will we see another disgruntled Dwight Howard? Sound off in the comments section below!
