Dwight Howard is averaging 7.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game this season.
Citing both his contractual obligations and desire to pursue a championship, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard confirmed Monday that he will join his team for the season restart later this month in Orlando.
"I feel like we have a great opportunity, the Lakers do, for winning the title this year," Howard said in an interview with CNN's Don Lemon. "I have an obligation. I have a contractual obligation. To my teammates, to my fans, the Lakers, the organization and everyone, but at the same time I also have an obligation to my family and my community.
"Yes, I will be joining my team in Orlando, but during that time we will be getting a lot of work done."