When Dwight Howard originally returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, it was to replace an injured DeMarcus Cousins.
Howard was never brought in to play a major role for the Lakers as the starting job far and away belonged to JaVale McGee.
However, through just three games to begin the 2019-20 NBA season, Howard is starting to change some minds. Howard has been playing absolutely stellar basketball and is doing exactly what the team needs of him to be successful. This was encapsulated in a double-double performance in 23 minutes in a win against the Charlotte Hornets.