Though many people are waiting for Dwight Howard to make his debut with the Lakers others are looking towards the future. Will he stay and re-sign with the team? Read more after the jump.
He’s in the last year of a contract paying him $19.5 million this season and is in the long-term Lakers’ plans. He just doesn’t want to discuss whether they’re in his future plans.
“I’m not going to get into that stuff,” Howard said Friday in a quiet moment before the Lakers last to Sacramento, 103-98, in an exhibition game at Thomas and Mack Center.
“I’m happy that I’m here. This year is very important, and I’m looking forward to doing some great things here.”
It makes financial sense for Howard, 26, to stay. He could re-sign for five years and $117.9 million, as opposed to a four-year, $87.6-million deal with another team.
Howard appears to be enjoying LA but whether or not he’ll re-sign with the team is definitely dependent on how they perform this season. I’m anxious for the season to start.
