ORLANDO — It's been over a decade since the Orlando Magic fulfilled Dwight Howard's trade request and sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. But now, Superman wants to be back in central Florida.Howard, 38, hasn't played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season with the Lakers, but he's stayed in shape by participating in basketball overseas.
It's unlikely for the Magic to bring Howard back into the fold 20 years after they drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick. While the Magic have two centers hitting free agency this offseason, Howard simply doesn't fit the timeline of the team. Orlando could use some veteran leadership, but it can find that without having to sign a player who hasn't been in the NBA in two years.
As full circle of a moment as it would be, Howard's chances of playing in a Magic uniform again are incredibly slim.: Veteran guard Joe Ingles made an impact in his first season with the Orlando Magic and has a team option for next season. : Paolo Banchero’s growth in his second season helped guide the Orlando Magic to their best season since 2011 and first playoff appearance since 2020.
: After making the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and earning the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Orlando Magic could make some noise.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid.
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