“Thought it was Pointless”: Los Angeles Lakers’ Dwight Howard Ridicules the Complaint Against Him Over the NBA Hotline

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was one of the victims of the much-discussed “snitch hotline.”

He revealed in a recent Instagram post that somebody reported him to the hotline. The anonymous tip-off didn’t really impress Howard, who felt people were “making a big deal out of it.”

“I just thought it was pointless for someone to tell I didn’t have a mask on by myself,” Howard told reporters Saturday (Via ESPN). “I don’t even know when it happened.”

Howard said he didn’t feel the need to wear a mask since he has been inside the bubble and is getting tested every other day.

“Everybody is making a big deal out of it, but I feel like we are in the safest place in Orlando. We get tested every day. If we are only around each other, we get tested every day, we can’t practice with masks on, I personally don’t see a risk of us getting it during the time period we are here.”

Since the news of NBA setting up a hotline for players to report protocol breaches came up, there were a few discussions about it. Many pundits and former players have given their opinion on it. Considering the pandemic, the NBA could not afford to take any risks regarding the safety of those inside the bubble. Thus, the hotline is a part of its safety measures.

Dwight Howard might have a long season ahead of him with the Los Angeles Lakers

Howard is a part of one of the finest teams in the NBA this season. The Lakers were on top of the Western Conference when the NBA suspended its season. Their 0.778 record was second only to Milwaukee Bucks. Many believe the Lakers are frontrunners for the NBA title this season.

The Lakers are certainly in contention for a deep postseason run. And Howard will have his role to play. He might not have started every game for the Lakers, but he has made his presence felt, nonetheless. He has averaged over seven points and seven rebounds this season in 62 appearances.