Today the Lakers sat at home to meet the Thunder, and finally they defeated the Thunder, which also ended their losing streak, and eight players from the Lakers scored in double figures in this game. Johnson had 21 points and eight rebounds. Howard also started today, playing 23 minutes today with 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists. It's been great to be able to contribute such stats in such a short playing time, and Howard has been very consistent in the games he has been able to play in recent times.
Even though Howard has played well in his last game this season, he still hasn't been able to gain Vogel's trust. Howard has been frequently abandoned by Vogel this season and can only be reduced to spectators off and off the field. In fact, this season's Howard has experienced a very depressed season. The reason why he chose to return to the Lakers after the end of last season was precisely because he wanted to get a lot of opportunities in this Lakers team, but it backfired, and he failed to complete his long-cherished wish.
Howard will most likely leave the Lakers in the offseason. In the current situation, the Lakers do not seem to have the intention of renewing Howard's contract, so will he lack the next home after Howard leaves the Lakers? From the present point of view, he is not lacking. There are many teams in the league that are now very weak inside, and Howard can still get the favor of other teams. And the Warriors are likely to be such a team that needs Howard. If Howard had been traded by the Lakers in the middle of the season, it could have been howard for the Warriors at this stage. After all, Wiseman has been injured, and Kerr admitted in a recent interview that they have plans to sign a center player.
If Howard joins the Warriors offseason, he will get more opportunities to use his abilities, and the Warriors have always been very focused on expanding the rotation. Any player in the Warriors can get Kerr's reuse, and Howard's rebounding control is also very good. He still has an advantage when competing for the second rebound. His arrival with the Warriors will provide Curry and Thompson with better cover quality.
And Howard's ability to finish under the basket is now stronger than That of Rooney. When Curry and Howard fight each other, Howard may get more opportunities to eat pie. And most importantly, if Howard joins the Warriors, at least he'll be very happy. Because the Warriors' atmosphere has always been the best in the league, I believe that if the Warriors throw an olive branch in the summer, Howard will certainly gladly go there.