Dwight Howard On Re-Joining The Lakers: “I Want My Parade!”

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The 2020 L.A. Lakers are a team nobody will be forgetting any time soon. With LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and head coach Frank Vogel, they were able to capture the franchise’s 17th title in a season with unprecedented challenges.

Unfortunately, the summer following their Championship, the Purple and Gold decided to move some pieces, leaving behind some guys who were a big part of their success.

Dwight Howard was one of those and signed with the Sixers that offseason.

In light of what happened during the 2021 campaign, the Lakers are getting the old band back together again, starting with Dwight, who they just brought back.

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Just minutes after the news broke, Dwight couldn’t help but share his enthusiasm online. He posted the following message on Instagram:

Let’s run it back #Iwantmyparadedammit

After letting Dwight walk in free agency, the Lakers were unable to replace his presence around the rim. As a result, their defense and rebounding suffered as guys like Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell failed to fill Dwight’s shoes.

As for Howard, he spent last season as a backup to Joel Embiid, snagging about 17 minutes per game in a relatively minor role.

Back in L.A., he’ll be asked to provide some essential services for the team and will likely start alongside Anthony Davis in the frontcourt.

In the end, it’s a welcome reunion and one that’s mutually beneficial for both sides. 

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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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