Dwight Howard: His Laker year

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By HoopsHype | July 7, 2013

EL SEGUNDO, CA – AUGUST 10: Dwight Howard (C) shows the Los Angeles Lakers 2002 NBA Finals ring given to him by Jeanie Buss (R) as her brother Jim Buss looks on after Howard was introduced to the media as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Toyota Sports Center on August 10, 2012 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers acquired Howard from Orlando Magic in a four-team trade. In addition Lakers wil receive Chris Duhon and Earl Clark from the Magic.

EL SEGUNDO, CA – AUGUST 10: Dwight Howard shows his new jersey after being introduced to the media as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers during a news conference at the Toyota Sports Center on August 10, 2012 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers acquired Howard from Orlando Magic in a four-team trade. In addition Lakers wil receive Chris Duhon and Earl Clark from the Magic.

EL SEGUNDO, CA – OCTOBER 01: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for members of the media during Media Day at Toyota Sports Center on October 1, 2012 in El Segundo, California.

EL SEGUNDO, CA – OCTOBER 01: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks on radio during Media Day at Toyota Sports Center on October 1, 2012 in El Segundo, California.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: Cinémoi North America President Daphna Edwards Ziman, NBA Los Angeles Laker Dwight Howard and Cinémoi's Noreen Harrington attend the Cinémoi North American Launch Party at L’Ermitage on October 2, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Cinémoi is a new international lifestyle television network now available on DirecTV.

FRESNO, CA – OCTOBER 07: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers jokes with teammates on the bench in the game with the Golden State Warriors at Save Mart Center At Fresno State on October 7, 2012 in Fresno, California.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 21: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers fights for rebounding postition against DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on October 21, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won 99-92.

November 7, 2012; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown talks with center Dwight Howard (12) during a game against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz defeated the Lakers 95-86.

November 11, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) is fouled by Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (13) in the second half at the Staples Center. Lakers won 103-90.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 16: Luis Scola #14 of the Phoenix Suns and Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers battle for the ball at Staples Center on November 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Staples Center on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 119-108.

November 18, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) and Houston Rockets center Omer Asik (3) look for a rebound in the second half of the game at the Staples Center. Lakers won 119-108.

November 18, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) guards Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) in the first half at the Staples Center.

SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 21: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion on November 21, 2012 in Sacramento, California.

Nov 24, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) dives into the stands during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 115-89.

December 2, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) controls the ball against the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Staples Center.

Dec 4, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) attempts to score a basket during the first quarter as Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) defends at Toyota Center.

Dec 9, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) reacts on the court during the game against the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center.

Dec 16, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (center) talks with center Dwight Howard (12) and Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum (right) after the game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Lakers defeated the Sixers 111-98.

January 4, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) grabs his shoulder during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center. Clippers won 107-102.

Jan. 30, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard reacts on the bench after suffering an injury in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 92-86.

Feb 10, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) looks to pass as Miami Heat small forward Chris Andersen (11) defends during the first half at American Airlines Arena.

Feb 17, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Western Conference center Dwight Howard (12) of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a dunk in the second half of the 2013 NBA all star game at the Toyota Center. West won 143-138.

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 21: Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers talk before the memorial service for Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on February 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buss died at the age of 80 on Monday following an 18-month battle with cancer. Buss won 10 NBA championships as Lakers owner since purchasing the team in 1979.

Feb 24, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) speaks with center Dwight howard and guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the game agains the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Lakers beat the Mavs 103-99.

Mar 12, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; An Orlando Magic fan yells at Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) during the first quarter at Amway Center.

Mar 12, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Amway Center. Los Angeles defeated Orlando 106-97.

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 23: NBA player Dwight Howard performs onstage during Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Mar 30, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Lakers defeated the Kings 103-98.

LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 12: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers injures himself, as Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the second half at Staples Center on April 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 118-116.

LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots over Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-95 in overtime.

Apr 17, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni (center) talks with center Dwight Howard (12) and forward Pau Gasol (16) during the game against the Houston Rockets at the Staples Center. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 99-95 in overtime.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 21: Dwight Howard #12 and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers react to a call against the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at at AT&T Center on April 21, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 24: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes the dunk against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 24, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 24: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after being fouled against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 24, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.

Apr 26, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs power forward Matt Bonner (15) during game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at the Staples Center.

Dwight Howard (top) of the Los Angeles Lakers plays against the San Antonio Spurs players during Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinal Playoffs at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on April 28, 2013.

Apr 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) leaves the court after being ejected with two technical fouls against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at the Staples Center.

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