Jared Dudley Openly Asks Prolific Center to Join Lakers for a Championship

Published 07/25/2021, 12:04 AM EDT

The team that got the most mixed response to their early exit from the playoffs this season was the Los Angeles Lakers. On one hand, the LeBron James haters were outrightly celebrating his failure, his fans kept advocating for the superstar. So, the Lakers have a lot to prove coming into the next season and take what they believe belongs to them, the NBA championship. And it seems like for Jared Dudley, bringing Dwight Howard back into their roster is one way to achieve them.

Jared Dudley not subtle in trying to recruit Dwight Howard?

The Lakers season was cut way short courtesy of the Phoenix Suns‘ wrath. While injuries were the leading cause for their fate, an inefficient supporting cast was also part of it. While LeBron James and Anthony Davis aren’t going anywhere, there is a big vacancy in their roster at the center position.

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And it seems like, for veteran Jared Dudley, the search is over. He recently commented on a video of Dwight Howard on Instagram in which he is seen working out and preparing for the next season in full force. The caption said, “I want a parade. Let’s work.”

But his former teammate Dudley believes he belongs with the Lakers instead of the Philadelphia 76ers. So, he commented on the post, “Time to come home.”

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Why should the Lakers consider this?

Dwight Howard was a vital part of the purple and gold’s last title run in 2019-20. His role involved stepping up in place of Anthony Davis whenever left the court for a breather. Other than that, his offense was also unlike what it was when he was in his prime, yet he exceeded all expectations.

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Thus, his stint with the Championship squad was one of redemption. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding with the front office led to Howard signing a deal with the 76ers instead. But when Andre Drummond failed to stand up to his expectations, Lakers’ fans surely missed Howard’s presence this season.

There has been no clear indication of Dwight’s intentions about staying with the 76ers. So, should we look out for the Lakers and Dwight reuniting for the third time?

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Yashima Bhatia is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports who specialises in providing nuanced predictions and updates for matches. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Yashima's love for playing the game came up at a young age, when the excitement of the games coupled with the intensity of the Playoffs had her hooked.

Jared Dudley Openly Asks Prolific Center to Join Lakers for a Championship

Jared Dudley not subtle in trying to recruit Dwight Howard?

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Why should the Lakers consider this?