Josh Howard Issues An Apology

Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks issued an apology over the flack he’s received after he dissed the national anthem on video.

The apology comes soon after analysts and reporters across the country slammed Howard for his lack of patriotism and disrespect. According to Yahoo! Sports, Howard issued the following statement:

“It was me joking around. Guys were out there making fun and I decided to get along in it. I wasn’t using my head. I guess the valuable lesson I did learn is that words really do hurt. You’re held accountable for what you say.

“That’s not me. … I went to military school. I have friends that served in the military. I know how it is to wake up and salute the flag. The national anthem every game, I have my hand over my heart.”

Wait a second … Josh Howard went to military school??? Could have fooled me.