Why L.A. Lakers Are Smart to Rule out Dwight Howard for First Preseason Game

The Summer of 2012 will forever be remembered as the time in which the Los Angeles Lakers returned to upper echelon of the NBA's elite. With trades for two-time MVP Steve Nash and three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard, Showtime has finally been restored and dreams of a title have found validity.

The road to redemption begins when the Lakers host their state rival Golden State Warriors on Sunday, October 7th in a preseason game.

The NBA will be watching closely as the star...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
Article is property of BleacherReport.com