Biggest Reasons Dwight Howard Could Bolt LA Lakers in 2013 Free Agency

As of 12:01 p.m. ET on Monday morning, the Dwight Howard sweepstakes kicked into high gear. 

The Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks will all vie for the affection of the league's most dynamic center, one who posted averages of 17.1 points and 12.4 rebounds despite having a down year. 

Each of the teams listed above has an argument of varying strength as to why Howard should land in its city, but it's the Lakers who desperately need Howard to return in order to contend for a title in the coming seasons. 

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