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Los Angeles Lakers: Three reasons why Dwight Howard will be great

By Jason Reed

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world by signing Dwight Howard, who is going to follow that up by shocking the NBA world with his play in 2019.

As the old saying goes, beggars cannot be choosers. The Los Angeles Lakers became beggars for the center position after DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL during a Las Vegas workout. With not much available, the team could not be picky and brought back someone who no fan ever expected to see in purple and gold again.

Dwight Howard signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers, ensuring him that he would not disrupt the team and could be a reliable player. While it was shocking, Howard was the best available option at the time, so you cannot fault the Lakers for taking a chance.

Fans seemed to be against Howard returning initially but because of the situation that the team is, most fans have cautiously welcomed Howard back with open arms, ready to once again turn on the big-man if his second tenure in LA is like his first.

However, while he is not as talented as he was during that first LA tenure, this second tenure is actually going to turn out better for both Howard and the Lakers. He might not be the Dwight Howard of old, but there are signs that he is going to have a very productive season.

Don’t believe us? Well, great. Here are the three reasons why Dwight Howard is going to have a great season in 2019.

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