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Dwight Howard, when asked about his surgically-repaired back that reportedly may force him to miss part of the beginning of next season, doesn't sound too confident that he'll be ready at the start of the season. He tells reporters in Los Angeles: "My health is great. I'm getting a lot better, a lot stronger every day. I'm looking forward to the doctor saying you're free to play. I can't wait for that day...…There’s no timetable right now. Whenever he says ’Dwight, you’re free to play,’ then I’ll get back on the court. Until then, I’m going to continue to rehab and get my back stronger. I haven’t lost any weight, which is good, and I’m looking forward to getting back on the court…Well, you know we’ll see what the doctor says. If I’m ready for opening night, then I’ll be there, but I’m not going to rush it. A back is very serious, so I want to take my time and make sure I get back a hundred percent, because I want to give everybody a hundred percent. Not eighty, ninety percent. I want to give you guys everything I have.”