Wed Oct 23 01:40:00 UTC 2024: – Dwight Howard, a key player in the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship run, expressed sadness over not being re-signed for the following season during a podcast interview with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.
– Howard had initially believed the team showed no interest in retaining him, a perception influenced by his former agent, Charles Briscoe, who was involved in a fraud case that defrauded Howard of $7 million.
– During the podcast, Buss clarified that the Lakers had indeed made Howard an offer, contrary to what his agent had communicated.
– Howard acknowledged the confusion surrounding the contract negotiations, noting the complexities of NBA salary cap dynamics.
– Both Howard and Buss agreed that keeping the championship team intact could have led to more titles, as several players left after the 2020 season.
– Howard ultimately signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers but returned to the Lakers for the 2021-22 season.
– The conversation allowed Howard to clear up misunderstandings and find closure regarding his departure from the Lakers after the championship season.

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