Kobe Bryant Eases Up On Dwight Howard, Offers Praise Instead: Watch

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Dwight Howard & Kobe Bryant
Kobe seems to be on Dwight's side again.

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players to ever step on a basketball court and over the course of his careers, he has made quite a few enemies. Sometimes, he has even been able to create enemies out of his teammates. One of the best examples of this, other than Shaq, is Dwight Howard. The two were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers during the earlier part of the decade and needless to say, it didn't really end well. Howard's Lakers tenure was short-lived and since then, he has bounced around the league.

This season, Howard is rejoining the Lakers on a short-term contract and is determined to prove all of his haters wrong. Bryant is among those who are actually rooting for Howard and let his feelings be known on a recent episode of The Talk. As Bryant explained, Howard is a different player this time around and can prove to be effective.

“I think he’s ready. He’s ready for this next time around, do whatever is necessary to help the team be successful,” Kobe said. “And I think he’ll do it."

There will be a lot of eyes on the Lakers this season especially with LeBron James and Anthony Davis acting as the two superstars on the team. With Howard on the roster as a role player, there are reasons to be hopeful this team can be successful in the long run.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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