Howard talked about joining the Lakers, and was traded as soon as he promised the Wizards to win the championship, and was then bought out by the Jazz
5:49pm, 16 September 2025Basketball
Howard recently participated in an interview program and talked about how he went to the Lakers. He said on the program: "In 2019, I only played 9 games due to a back injury. Then the season ended, and the Wizards gave up on me. I felt very confused at the time because I had found Glenfield, the Wizards' general manager, and asked him to give me only three months, and I promised to return to my best career state."
"I also promised to win a championship for the Wizards. But obviously the Wizards didn't believe me. After hesitating, they traded me directly to the Grizzlies. Funny thing, at that time, I made a memo on my phone, reminding myself to win the championship every day. "
" During the offseason, I called the Grizzlies and asked if I could participate in a mini training camp because I wanted to get familiar with each other with the players. But they told me: There is no place for you here, and so, I experienced transactions and buyouts one after another. "
"But I didn't give up. I firmly believed that I could still go back to the field. I ignored my decision to start changing. I spent every day in the gym. I lost 30 pounds (about 13.6 kg) in 30 days. My back was recovered and my body was light. I felt ready. Then the Lakers called me and asked me to go to the trial. During the trial, I conquered the management with just one alley."
"I rolled the ball, and then my teammates threw the ball high. Almost to the ceiling, I jumped high and dunked the ball into the basket. Then, Pelinka said to the people around me, 'Contact his agent, we are going to sign Dwight. '
"I joined the Lakers, and then played dominantly that season and won the championship. '
The championship Howard never put his position and saw his future clearly before coming to the Lakers. He simply made a good hand of cards into pieces. If it weren't for going to the Lakers to win a championship at the end of their career, they would probably have retired directly in 2019.
He was also a second-round Lakers at that time. He was really wasting and wasting time in front?
Orlando Magic (2004-2012): Howard's career starts, where he grew up to be the league's top center. He was elected as the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) three times in a row and led the team to the 2009 NBA Finals. This was Howard's most glorious experience. It was said that he could only switch to James, and that was when he started to float.
Lakers (first time, 2012-2013): formed the "F4" with Kobe, Gasol, and Nash, but failed due to injuries and running-in issues and left the team after the end of the season. At this time, Howard had a chance, but he was unwilling to play pick-and-roll with Kobe, thinking that he was a star of the same level as Kobe and should have a core position. Of course Kobe wouldn't spoil him and let the management trade him directly.
Rockets (2013-2016): Partnered with Harden, he entered the playoffs twice, but never broke through the Western Conference Finals. At this time, Howard had already begun to go downhill. With the impact of his back injury, the center who was eating his body was losing his state too quickly at this time.
Hawks (2016-2017): Returning to his hometown team, but being traded after only one season. At this time, I was honest, but unfortunately my condition further declined.
Hornets (2017-2018): The performance has recovered, and they averaged 16.6 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, but they were traded to the Nets after the end of the season and were then bought out. It's considered healthy for a season, but the Hornets don't need a good record.
Wizards (2018-2019): He played only 9 games due to a back injury. He became a free agent after the end of the season and then joined the Lakers for the second time on a non-guaranteed contract. The Wizards also don’t need a record. You said you want to win the championship, but who do you trade if you don’t trade?
But at least I got the championship! Harden is not so lucky! Howard, who loves to play, meets the tough Kobe, Howard, who loves nightclubs, and Harden, who does not play basketball...
Last:A talent of MVP, averaged only 4+2 per game, and was eliminated by the NBA at the age of 24.
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