Dwight Howard has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, and during a recent live broadcast of the Lakers vs. Magic game, the former NBA champion made headlines with a subtle—but sharp—shot at LeBron James. Reflecting on the blockbuster trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Howard admitted he was caught off guard. But only briefly.
“I was surprised for a second. But then I remembered LeBron is on the team… anything is possible with LeBron.”
That one line sent social media into a frenzy. Fans, analysts, and former players know exactly what Dwight meant. While LeBron James may not wear a suit in the Lakers’ front office, his influence has long loomed large over roster decisions—earning him the nickname “LeGM.”
Howard’s comments, delivered with just enough sarcasm to feel playful, also carried a heavy dose of truth. Because when you really step back and look at it—how does a trade like Luka-for-AD even happen unless a superstar like LeBron is involved?
This wasn’t just a standard trade between two struggling franchises. It was a seismic shift that changed the NBA’s power dynamics overnight. Dallas handed over their generational cornerstone—one who nearly dragged them to the Finals just a year prior—while the Lakers gave up a two-way monster in Anthony Davis.
The shock wasn’t just in the players exchanged, but in how quickly and decisively the deal went down. For many, including Howard, the only explanation is LeBron’s behind-the-scenes hand.
To add fuel to the fire, Luka’s own father, Sasa Doncic, essentially confirmed how perfect the move was. He praised the fit between Luka and LA, calling the city “made for him” and saying he plays better under pressure.
Meanwhile, reports surfaced that Luka had just bought a new home in Dallas before getting the call that he was being shipped out west—further framing the trade as a cold business move likely orchestrated at a much higher level than Mavericks GM Nico Harrison.
Howard’s comment may have come off as lighthearted, but it hints at a deeper frustration. He’s had his own tumultuous history with LeBron, having once reportedly been removed from the Lakers after calling him a “b****” during a heated moment.
That baggage makes his observation about “anything being possible with LeBron” feel less like praise and more like a backhanded jab.
Still, there’s no denying that the Luka trade has worked wonders for the Lakers. Doncic is averaging 27.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game since landing in LA, and the Lakers are trending upward with a real shot at making noise in the playoffs. But the drama around how the trade came together isn’t going away.
Dwight Howard just made sure of that.
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