Kobe Bryant can either compete for an NBA title as Robin to Dwight Howard’s Batman or be the No. 1 offensive option on a non-playoff team.
That’s what the Los Angeles Lakers will be if Howard signs elsewhere as an unrestricted free agent.
ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reported that the 27-year-old center has taken a step toward doing so, setting up a meeting with the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Mitch Kupchak is still optimistic about Howard re-signing despite the fact that ESPN’s Chris Broussard reported that there’s “very little chance” he does.
One of the reasons why Howard is so likely to leave is because he doesn’t want to play second fiddle to Bryant. He also doesn’t like Mike D’Antoni’s system, but if Howard would be won over by Bryant handing him the reins to the franchise, the decision is a no-brainer. Bryant must relinquish his role as the go-to guy.
If he refuses to do so and D’Antoni isn’t fired, all reports point to Howard’s exit.
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