Every year it seems that Dwight Howard is at the center of the drama. In the past, it was about his unhappiness in Orlando and a small market. After a disappointing season with the Lakers, Howard was back in the spotlight. This time, to decide where he would play the 2013-14 season. Many teams were trying to court the 7 footer, including the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets.
In the end, it was the Rockets who won the big prize. He signed a four year contract worth $88 million with the team. It was the best move for Howard to get out of Los Angeles and out of the shadows of Kareem Abdul-Jabar and Shaquille O’Neal. He was automatically expected to assume the role of a great Lakers center. Under a coach, Mike D’Antoni who was not using Howard to his full potential.
Playing in Houston would allow Howard to shine on a smaller market team on a team ready to compete for a championship. He is relieved of the pressure to live up to a standard set by a big market and a team with as much of a legacy as the Lakers. He steps into a team that was already doing well thanks to the addition of James Harden and now just got even better. It was definitely a good move and everyone seems happy with it, especially Dwight. He has done so well there, he even made a 3 point shot against the Golden State Warriors!
