Page 6 July 4, 2013 Chasing an All-Star By Adam Serrao are reports that Howard also did not enjoy his become one of the only big name superstars to In an era where the Lakers no longer have a One of the best times of the NBA postseason time playing alongside Kobe Bryant, but may ever actually defect from Los Angeles with the great basketball mind like Jerry Buss, no longer has now come upon us. July 1 marked the official be willing to do so in a different system. To hopes of winning a championship elsewhere. have Phil Jackson at the helm, and are working beginning of the NBA free agency period where make a long story short, unless the Lakers fire Most players come to L.A. in order to build with a debilitated Kobe Bryant, the team looks teams begin their search for what may or may D’Antoni before other teams come knocking, their careers and become superstars. If Dwight to be headed towards a period of unrest. What not be another key piece to a championship run. Howard will most likely be a goner. leaves, L.A. might still be a destination, but they need now is a new face of the franchise. According to the Los Angeles Lakers and their Kupchak remains optimistic that Howard the Clippers may be the prized logo. Without In addition to being one of the best defensive front office, Dwight Howard is that key piece will return to wear the purple and gold once Dwight, the Lakers will have no upside as long players in the game, the 17 points and 12 to the team. From the way that it looked last again. “I understand that there’s a possibility as they have a bad coach and an aging superstar rebounds per game in an injury-plagued season year, fans around the city may beg to differ. that Howard won’t re-sign and I probably in Kobe Bryant (despite all he has done for for Howard make him precisely what the Lakers Mitch Kupchak, however, has made his stance don’t have any more information than anybody the franchise) who is virtually impossible to need. The Lakers should do whatever it takes on the subject known. He wants Howard back in this room does,” he said. “I’m aware of a lot play alongside. to keep him, but if it takes firing D’Antoni, and believes that “he belongs to have his name of the stuff that’s flying back and forth, a lot To look at the situation realistically, almost any it looks as if it just won’t happen. No matter on the wall and a statue in front of Staples at of the rumors--so there’s a realistic possibility other team that Howard is interested in would where Howard winds up next season, there is some point in time.” If Howard is ever going that he won’t be back. But I’m optimistic that be a great fit and would not hesitate to get the one plus for basketball fans everywhere. The to get his name up there with all of the other he will.” ball into the low post and play towards his center plans on making his decision on or greats or start having his bust chiseled to go Kupchak doesn’t give much of a reason strong suits. The Lakers, by stubbornly sticking very shortly after July 10. Then Howard will alongside Magic, Chick Hearn and Kareem, he for his optimism except when comparing the by D’Antoni with his run-and-gun style of play at last be out of the spotlight and NBA fans must first decide to remain with the Lakers. situation to that of Kobe Bryant’s flirtation and love for perimeter offense, may just scare everywhere can stop the guessing game for at But with recent reports circling that say it is with other teams in the summer of 2004. off one of the biggest names in basketball today. least another five years. • highly unlikely that Howard will remain with Bryant came close to signing with both the that the team remains in limbo while the ball decided to remain with the Lakers where he Publish your DBAClippers and the Chicago Bulls, but ultimately the Lakers, it has become increasingly clear remains in Howard’s court. eventually won another two championships. What is it that Howard is going to do with Kupchak is hopeful that Howard will make for only $75 that ball? From a distance, it seems as if he the same decision and enjoy much of the same is going to run for the hills and take one of success. He and the Lakers have even unveiled the many opportunities that await him with a a billboard on the side of Staples Center with (Includes Proof different team. Dwight has never really been a photo of Howard and the message “Stay.” purists are hoping that his search for a team but Kupchak and the Lakers hope it will help of Publication)It’s a campaign that looks a bit desperate, good on the court from a distance, so Laker that is not the Lakers will wind up much like woo Howard back to his Staples Center locker one of his many free throws--a miss. According room. With D;Antoni and Kobe remaining on to Chris Broussard, however, there is very the team, however, these attempts plus any in Los Angeles. 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