Twenty-nine years after his father, Jett Howard had the honors of the Draft. Selected in 11th position by the Magic, the son of Juwan Howard did not do better than his dad, drafted in 5th position, but he comes out like him from Michigan, and he even had his dad as a coach!
“He taught me how to shoot, he taught me all the little tricks on the pitch, off the pitch, he just told me to be consistent in my work, and it paid off for me,” said Jett Howard, seated next to his father. “And I’m trying not to cry, but it’s my master who’s here, and I love him for it. »
Present in the “Green Room” with his children, Juwan Howard will support him as much as possible, even if he will no longer be there, on a daily basis, by his side. “Be a sponge and listen. Always listen » advised him the former member of “Fab Five”. “Listening is a skill. If he just listens to the coaches, and he will because he’s a sponge and he loves the sport, he’s going to be a special player.”
And how does he imagine himself at Magic, alongside Paolo Banchero and the Wagner brothers?
“Honestly, I feel like it’s going to fit me like a glove with my ability to space play and create open shots. I’ve always been able to play with good players in high school and college, so I think I’ll adapt very well to them.” does he thinkbefore learning that his father played… Magic! “Wow, I forgot! He just told me. It means a lot to me. For the past few months, my dad has pushed me where I’ve never been fitness-wise, and to see my hard work rewarded like this is a wonderful moment. »
