LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 26: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards looks on from the bench during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
Howard To "Compete" With McGee For Starting Center
On Monday, it was made official: Dwight Howard cleared waivers and will once again become a member of the Lakers, wearing No. 39.
The deal, known as a "summer contract," will pay Howard $14,490 for every day he is on the roster, starting October 21.
What position will he play? According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Howard "will compete with [JaVale] McGee for the starting center job".
Charania notes, "For the first time in years, Howard seems fully motivated and fully healthy."
