Lakers, LeBron James and Dwight Howard

Former NBA star Dwight Howard blames LeBron James for his Lakers exit after championship run
Former NBA star Dwight Howard did not resign with the Lakers after he helped the franchise win a title, and he claims one of his ex-teammates is responsible.
Dwight Howard shares NSFW shot at LeBron James that allegedly led to Lakers exit
Dwight Howard is on his way to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and yet if given the choice, Howard would still want to continue his NBA career. Howard last played in the NBA in 2022 when he returned to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first season of their failed Russell Westbrook experiment,
Future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard takes a shot at LeBron James over disappointing Lakers exit
Dwight Howard, one of the Orlando Magic's all-time greats and a future Hall of Famer, recently took a shot at LeBron James over his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dwight Howard Assigns Blame on LeBron James for Lakers Exit
Dwight Howard is pointing fingers at LeBron James for his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers following their 2020 NBA championship run. The former three-time Defensive Player of the Year recently revealed on his podcast, "Above the Rim with DH12," that a heated on-court exchange with James during the 2019-20 season led to his exit.
NBA champion says he was kicked off Lakers for calling LeBron James NSFW word
Dwight Howard apparently learned his lesson the hard way: Don't mess with the King. That's King James, for those keeping score at home. Howard recently revealed that he was let go by the Los Angeles Lakers for calling LeBron a bad word.
Ex-Laker Says Blunt 5-Word Message to LeBron James Got Him 'Kicked Off' Team
Dwight Howard won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, but after one season (2020-21) with the Philadelphia 76ers and one more back in L.A., he hasn’t been able to make an NBA return. While Howard was 36 in his final season with the Lakers,
"I got kicked off" - Dwight Howard reveals reason behind Lakers shutting him out & his doomed attempt at rejoining LeBron James
Dwight Howard, a former NBA player, had two opportunities to play alongside LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dwight Howard Weighs in On Lakers Chances to Win NBA Title This Season
Howard won an NBA title with the Lakers in 2020 in the bubble and was actually a contributor on that team. He was the backup center who gave them some nice minutes off the bench. Because Howard knows what it takes to win a title, he knows what to look for in a team that can win it all. He sees that in this year's version of the Lakers.
Former NBA Star Claims LeBron James Kicked Him Off Lakers
Dwight Howard was a big reason the Lakers won the championship in the bubble back in 2020. But despite finishing ninth in Sixth Man of the Year voting that season, the eight-time All-Star was sent packing the next year.
Dwight Howard claims LeBron James got him kicked off Lakers
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft is making a big claim this week about the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. On the latest episode of his podcast “Above The Rim with DH 12,” eight-time NBA All-Star center Dwight Howard spoke out on his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dwight Howard to Be Inducted into Magic Hall of Fame; 3-Time DPOY with NBA Franchise
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Dwight Howard to be inducted into Orlando Magic Hall of Fame
In addition to the Magic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Howard will be honored that night during Orlando’s game vs. L.A.
Magic will induct Dwight Howard into franchise’s Hall of Fame
Dwight Howard goes in March 24 in a closed ceremony. He also will be honored that night during a game against the Lakers.