Very few people would argue with the point that Dwight Howard has been the biggest — and most pleasant — surprise for the Los Angeles Lakers so far.
In his second stint in Los Angeles, Howard has provided a major boost for the team with his defense, rebounding, and overall energy.
There were a lot of questions surrounding Howard coming into the 2019-20 NBA season. In addition to his recent injury concerns, the ongoing question with him throughout his career was his dedication and seriousness to the game. Many have taken his tendency to joke around as proof that he doesn’t care, but he has worked hard to remove that and his teammates have noticed.