“We were the best team. The only thing I’m mad about is they didn’t keep all of us together.” Apart from not being selected in the top 75, Dwight Howard has always shared his displeasure for being let go even after winning the Championship. Earlier this year, the former champion even teased fans with his return, which did not materialize. And now, DH12 interacted with Jeanie Buss and was amazed by the response.

“We won in 2020, thanks to a big part of you bringing us that championship.” The Lakers president said to Dwight Howard. “I was sad. I wanted to come back and I don’t know what had happened.” Buss explained that the 3x DPOY already accepted an offer from the Philadelphia 76ers. Even Howard explained his situation and why he accepted the 76ers’ offer.

Dwight Howard signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent, Charles Briscoe, told ESPN. The deal was for the veterans minimum exception of $2.6 million. “Because what I was told was that you guys didn’t have an offer for me, ” said Howard only to get a quick response “Oh it’s not true,” confidently said Buss. Later, Dwight Howard even asked for a chance again as he sang, “I’m [still] in shape for basketball, so Jeanie give me one more chance.”

Not just Dwight Howard, recently even LeBron James expressed that he is missing those days. Replying to the fan on X, King James wrote, “I DO TOO.” That season, the Purple and Gold were the best team in the Western Conference with a record of 52-19. Even in the playoffs, they required a game 6 match only once, that too in the NBA finals.

That is why earlier this year, the 2x Block champion trolled the franchise when they lost in the first round. “They should’ve never split that team up … we would’ve had 3 in a row 💍 like my son would say “ On Skibidi”! 😂.” So, who does Dwight Howard blame for the breakup with the Lakers if not Jeanie Buss?

Is a return likely on the cards for Dwight Howard?

A few months ago, the 8x All-Star was reminiscing about his championship days with Former Lakers teammates. Quinn Cook even said that they were the best team even before the Bubble. Even DeMarcus Cousins agreed and said that their team chemistry was through the roof. “We had so much fun together.” However, during the same podcast, Dwight Howard spoke of the unhealed wounds of his departure.

“I’m going to tell you who it was. Rob Pelinka, man! God, Rob. Why did you do that to us? Rob, come on. I still love you, Rob. We still had the squad and we could have run it back.” Not just him, even the former assistant coach, Phil Handy, also blamed the Lakers’ GM for being unable to fit the right pieces. So, now after the plea to Buss, is the return likely?

“I love the game. I’ve always loved it.” Dwight Howard spoke to Gilbert Arenas and his crew. However, he expressed the desire to look after and take care of his five children. The 38-year-old stated that he made enough sacrifices during his playing career, and now missing their small or big events is not conducive anymore.