Dwight Howard seeks Lakers legend and ex-rival Kobe Bryant's help for NBA Dunk Contest

On January 6, it was revealed that Dwight Howard would be participating in NBA Dunk Contest which will take place during NBA All-Star weekend in February 2020. According to NBA reports, Howard wants Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to help him with NBA Dunk Contest. However, Bryant's participation has t yet been confirmed itself. Along with Bryant, Hawks' Trae Young wanted NBA veteran Vince Carter to participate in NBA Dunk Contest as well. However, Carter is t interested to take part in contest.

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NBA 2019-20: Dwight Howard wants Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to assist in dunk contest

Dwight Howard has played in NBA dunk contest three times in his career and has won once. Howard last participated in contest in 2009. Howard h won NBA Dunk Contest in 2008, while he was wearing a Superman cape. He is currently shooting a career-high 73.8% from ground. During an ESPN interview, his current teammate Anthony Davis said that he would love to help Howard in any way he can, although his own participation is unlikely.

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NBA 2019-20: Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant's rocky history

Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant share a history which goes back to 2012. Bryant was LA Lakers' key player when y picked up Howard during a four-team tre. However, Howard departed to Houston Rockets via free ncy after one season with Lakers. NBA reports talked about tension between two while Howard was on team.  situation escalated when Kobe allegedly called Howard 'soft' when y clashed at Staples Center. In an interview with a sports channel earlier this year, Howard opened up about confrontation that took place years ago. 

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Dwight Howard mitted that he somewhat hated Bryant for what he said. However, he ded that he did so because he misinterpreted Bryant. He thinks that Bryant must have meant Howard's 'mentality' and t his physique. Both Howard and Bryant shared a moment before Lakers vs Hawks game in vember. In a post-game interview, Howard said that re are hard feelings between m as it happened a long time ago. 

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