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| | Big influence: new-age Magic power forward Dwight Howard is taking his cues from old-school mentor Clifford Ray ... |
 | | Ray is mumbling in Howard's ear, talking, talking, talking, much as he used to do during his 10-year NBA career, when Ray's animated on-court conversations with himself led opponents to think he was bonkers. |
 | | Howard, a rookie power forward for the Magic, takes a bounce pass from assistant coach Paul Westhead, spins to his left and tosses up a soft, short jumper, He does not look to see if it goes in. |
 | | This is the education of Howard, done on the fly, with mind-numbing repetition and harsh on-court lessons. |
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