The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a highly-anticipated Christmas Day matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers with the Western Conference’s best record despite losing three consecutive games.
Dwight Howard has been one of the key pieces to this great 24-6 start with his rejuvenated attitude and defined role.
When Howard joined the Lakers on a non-guaranteed deal, it was because of his prior inability to accept a role and his overall perceived immaturity in the league. Howard quickly proved people wrong and continues to do so even if people are no longer surprised by his on-court production.