Dwight Howard is used to being a star in a star-driven league. Will he be able to handle a lesser role in pursuit of a Championship? The first time Dwight Howard signed with the Lakers he was expected to fill Shaquille O'Neal's shoes or at least Pau Gasol's. We all know how that turned out. Howard is a 6'11, 265 pound cry- baby diva, who has the coordination of a five year old on steroids. The Los Angeles spotlight was too hot and bright for Dwight; he melted under the scrutiny and couldn't handle the pressure of being compared to Shaq and the greatest of all time, Kareem.( Yes, by the way I think Kareem is better than Jordan.) This time around NO one is expecting Howard to fill Shaq's shoes because we all know now that that's impossible. Anthony Davis this time around will try to fill that role. Can Howard handle not being the star player on a team with brighter stars? If I was the coach I would tell Howard that, "You do not have the green light Dwight...

Lakers Assemble! Now we all know that super heroes are all that matter nowadays. Whether it’s their own movie or just a cameo, it’s the interactions with other heroes that we crave to see in spectacular, special-effects heavy, fashion. That being said, let’s not forget some of our own Los Angeles super heroes, the Lakers. With their new seasoned leader LeBron James down to some of the bench players like Caruso, let’s see how these Lakers stack up to the characters of Marvel’s MCU (including Marvel’s Netflix shows).  But first take let us a moment to recognized not just our first comparison but the loss of this talent who is: DeMarcus Cousins - The Hulk Unfortunately, due to injury, DeMarcus is looking like a non-factor for the first part of the season but in a way that makes his comparison all the more suited for him. Here’s a hint, after every dunk, think “SMASH!”. That’s right, Cousins could easily be The Incredible Hulk. The Hulk is a large, quick, and strong hero whose personal...

The Lakers and Dwight Howard get a do-over. How will Superman 2.0 compare to the less than successful 1.0 version? In the aftermath of the devastating injury to DeMarcus Cousins, Dwight Howard is expected to join the Lakers after clearing waivers on a non-guaranteed contract. He recently completed a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies after being traded to the franchise during the summer. The circumstances that led to this reunion are well documented. Namely, the trade For A.D., the signing of Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers and the injury to Cousins. However, even as the opportunity arose, those with knowledge of the past marriage between Howard and the Lakers could not have foreseen such a reunion. Howard's previous tenure with the Lakers did not go well. Upon being acquired by the Lakers in August of 2012 in a four-team deal that included Andrew Bynum and Andre Iguodala. From the beginning, the Lakers and Howard got off on a rocky start. From back injuries to a clash with Kobe, Ho...