Dwight Howard’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer was a serendipitous one, only possible at the expense of DeMarcus Cousins who had torn his ACL. But the move has turned out to be beneficial for both sides.
Howard got a chance to redeem himself after a disappointing 2012-13 season with the Lakers. And he did, providing L.A. with a strong option off the bench at the center position. “Well, it is a breath of fresh air to be back with the Lakers,” Howard said of his return.
Howard understands his tumultuous departure from L.A. after just one season — prompted in large part due to his conflict with Kobe Bryant — was interpreted in many different ways.