The Celtics should sign Dwight Howard – yes, that Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard is well past his prime, but he would still fit in well with the Celtics.It’s no secret that Dwight Howard isn’t close to the overpowering force he used to be.

He’s no longer one of the best defensive players in the NBA. No longer a menacing lob threat. No longer Superman. Age was his kryptonite, and he’s nearing the end of a Hall of Fame career.

Keeping that in mind, and keeping expectations low, he would be a perfect fit for the Celtics as a low-risk, medium-reward acquisition. As the roster currently stands, there’s a lot of pressure on Al Horford and Robert Williams to log heavy minutes. They’re both capable of doing so as needed, but it’s better to rest them as much as…