NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Would Make Lakers the Best in the West

Dwight Howard is the star of this summer’s biggest hit series—a daily 24-hour drama called “The Dwightmare.”

The casts of Breaking Bad and Grey’s Anatomy are both jealous of Howard’s ability to balance anticipation with disaster, all while adding a twist of comedy.

Dating back to last season, Howard’s list of teams he’d like to play for has continued to shorten. After claiming the Brooklyn Nets were the only team he’d sign an extension with past 2012, Howard has apparently warmed up to the idea of playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

First he wanted to go to Brooklyn, then he was open to staying in Orlando, then it was Brooklyn again, and now it may be Los Angeles—Brett Favre thinks Howard has trouble making up his mind.

Regardless of Howard’s wavering stance on his future, adding the six-time All-Star center may be the difference between the Lakers being a playoff team or potentially being crowned the kings the Western Conference.

The Lakers already have one of the league’s best centers in Andrew Bynum, who averaged 18.7 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game last season—by far his best as a professional.

Despite being selected to his first All-Star game in 2012 and boasting perhaps the widest array of offensive skills among NBA post players, his motor and maturity have both been questioned throughout his seven seasons in the NBA.

And although Howard has been a bit of a prima donna since demanding a trade from the Magic, his presence in the middle would be crucial to the success of the Lakers, who have already been very busy this offseason.

By acquiring Steve Nash in a sign-and-trade with Phoenix, the Lakers will likely feature a slightly different offensive attack next season.

Many think that the addition of Nash makes the Lakers a more dangerous team than the Thunder, Spurs o...

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