Dwight Howard Won’t Achieve Immediate Success in Lakers’ Offense

Dwight Howard may be the best center in the NBA, and there's no doubt that he—as well as other key additions, of course—make the Los Angeles Lakers a lot better in 2012-13 than they were last season.

But if he and the Lakers get off to a slow start in 2012-13, a la the Heat in 2010-11, nobody should be surprised, nor should there be any cause for concern.

For one thing, there's Howard's health to consider, and he certainly isn't going to be 100 percent when the season begins. Howard underwent back surgery in April, and although he appeared to be going full strength in Tuesday's practice, he has not yet been cleared to participate in a full-contact scrimmage, accord...

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