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Howard happy in Houston and focused on getting a ring (The Associated Press)

HOUSTON (AP) -- Dwight Howard knows he's a polarizing figure. He's finally learned to be OK with that.

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The bad feelings toward Houston's star center originated when he wanted out of Orlando and intensified amid rumblings that he couldn't get along with Kobe Bryant in his one season with the Los Angeles Lakers.