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Lakers and STAPLES Center Woo Dwight Howard
The Lakers are want Dwight Howard back. Since they are not allowed to talk to him until July 1 when free agency begins in the NBA, they've opted for billboards.
STAPLES Center general manager Lee Zeidman posted a picture of the one on his building.
@STAPLESCenter doing our part to show our love for @DwightHoward #StayD12 pic.twitter.com/0ZrttKHkhG
— Lee Zeidman (@LeeZeidman) June 26, 2013
The Lakers posted a picture of the one on Hollywood Blvd.
If you’re walking Hollywood Blvd. looking down at the stars, don’t miss the one above you. #STAYD12 pic.twitter.com/iI5DIWSb1R
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 26, 2013
There's a lot of chatter of him flirting with the Houston Rockets. There's talk of him joining Chris Paul with the Clippers.
I guess we'll see what happens next week, right?
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