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Jeanie Buss: Kobe Bryant Supported Dwight Howard Returning To Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reveals Kobe Bryant supported them signing Dwight Howard for the 2019-20 NBA season on ‘Daddy Issues’ podcast.

According to Melissa Rohlin of Sports Illustrated, Bryant was able to put their differences aside and felt Howard could help the Lakers win a championship.

“Kobe wanted us to win,” Buss said while revealing she consulted him on the move.

“He wanted to see the Lakers win. Kobe came to a couple of games and he was happy to see Dwight and greeted him. You don’t ever give up on anybody.