Brian Windhorst strongly disagrees with Stephen A. Smith's Dwight Howard to the Lakers idea.

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to hot takes, but his latest suggestion on ESPN’s “First Take” left colleague Brian Windhorst visibly disgusted. The veteran analyst proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers should consider bringing back Dwight Howard to add size and rebounding alongside Luka Dončić and LeBron James.

The Lakers sent shockwaves through the NBA with their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, dealing Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in a move that immediately reshapes the franchise’s future. While the Lakers have shown that they can still compete against elite teams—knocking off contenders like the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks—the front office decided that rather than tweaking around the edges to chase another ring with LeBron James and Davis,

Brian Windhorst has made it clear that he does not believe an NBA comeback is in the cards for Dwight Howard, and it would appear the eight-time All-Star

Who could the Los Angeles Lakers secure as a free agent? Stephen A. Smith feels that the Lakers should sign Dwight Howard. The former center was a pivotal part of the 2020 NBA Finals. For example, Howard limited Nikola Jokic mightily in the playoff series.