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Dwight Howard Signs 1-Year Deal With The Philadelphia 76ers

Nico Martinez
Nov 21, 2020
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Lakers big man Dwight Howard reinvigorated his career this past season, providing a major spark for the team and setting the tone defensively for the second unit.

Dwight sent out a tweet just hours ago, seemingly committing to the Lakers long-term.

This tweet was two hours ago. 😂

NBA Free Agency is wild. pic.twitter.com/ab2YfA2hQ2

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 21, 2020

Unfortunately for the LA, Dwight will not be returning to the club, and has agreed to join the 76ers on a one-year deal.

Free agent Dwight Howard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent Charles Briscoe tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020

After several dramatic and unsuccessful stints with several teams, Dwight was almost exiled from the NBA completely before this latest season in LA. He played hard and humble, staying within his role and always looking for ways to help the team.

In Philly, he’ll bring that same energy playing behind Joel Embiid. With Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers having charted a new direction for the franchise, the roster looks drastically different than it did months ago, and Howard is just another name they’ve brought in to try and turn things around.

As for LA, you can expect them to start their search for a replacement — which they should have no trouble finding, as the defending champs also happen to reside in the second-biggest market in the country. It will be interesting to see what their next move will be…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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