5 Reasons Dwight Howard Would Be a Fool to Leave the L.A. Lakers

Following in the gigantic footsteps of Shaquille O'Neal by joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard has stepped under the biggest spotlight within the largest market.

For NBA players with the talent and skill to be a superstar, there is no grander stage than the Staples Center this side of Madison Square Garden.

However, with such lavish surroundings comes a monumental amount of expectations.

With a long history of title reigns and larger-than-life superstars, Howard is in the perfect situation to make use of his freakish talent as well as his charismatic and marketable personality.

For a player who admitted that he would only re-sign with one team while demanding a trade from the Orlando Magic, there are a variety of reasons Howard should reconsider his position and re-sign with the Lakers after this season.

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