There are reports the Lakers are interested in Dwight Howard. Maybe I’m cynical, but it sounds like Howard’s camp trying to drum up interest in him. He’s currently under contract with the Grizzlies, but everyone expects him to be bought out. Unlike Andre Iguodala, there’s little to no market for Howard.
Some Lakers fans say Howard burned bridges in Los Angeles. I’m not sure I agree. He did what was best for his career. Re-signing with the Lakers in 2013 would have been a bad move. My skepticism rests with Howard’s maturity, notably the ability to understand his role. If the Lakers sign him, they need him to bruise against big men, defend, rebound, and occasionally dunk. The offense will never run through him. One, he was never good enough for that. Two, he’s 33. Three, this has to be Anthony Davis’ team.
Yeah, LeBron James is on the team and he’ll get the attention and adulation. James is the best player on the team when he wants to, but Davis will be the most consistently best player on the team because he’s younger and entering his prime. Point being, Howard would have to know and fully accept his role. No whinging. Play 15 to 20 minutes and do the grunt work.