Dwight Howard has stirred things up again with some surprising statements. In a recent episode of his podcast, Above The Rim with DH 12, Howard shared that a heated moment with LeBron James might be why he wasn’t brought back to the Lakers after their title win. During his chat with former Miami Heat player Mario Chalmers, who also had issues with LeBron on the court, Howard recalled a specific incident that may have affected his future with the Lakers. It happened during the 2019-20 season when tensions were high, and Howard, in the heat of the moment, snapped at LeBron, telling him to “stop acting like a b*tch.”

Howard acknowledged that his words didn’t go over well. He explained, “I said that one time, and I was off the team.” This altercation occurred after their championship win during a defensive play. He said, “I was like, ‘Yo, you gotta get back,’ and [LeBron] got mad because I said something.” LeBron is known for commanding a lot of respect in the league, and Howard’s story suggests that crossing him might have serious consequences. While it’s unclear if this specific conversation was the reason for Howard’s departure, it’s evident that his bluntness didn’t help his case.

This revelation adds a new element to the ongoing discussions about LeBron’s influence on team decisions. Some may see it as an example of players having too much power, while others might view it as just how locker room dynamics work. In a league where relationships often determine how long players stay with a team, this may have hurt his chances of remaining in Los Angeles. One has to wonder if that one comment did him in or if his fate was already set in stone.