Howard first revealed the details of leaving the Lakers, the 76ers coach was the first to call to ask Rondo for advice

Beijing time on November 26th news, the Lakers crazy signings in the free market, Pelinka's operation is close to full marks, but it is not without regret, that is not leaving Howard, who joined the 76ers with a basic salary. According to FOX reports, Howard revealed the details of leaving the team to the media for the first time. Before the Lakers took a shot, the first to throw an olive branch to Howard was 76ers coach Rivers. Sparks finally chose to leave the Lakers and join the 76ers after seeking advice from Rondo.

Howard: "I joined the 76ers mainly because Rivers was the only head coach who called me after the free market started. On the first call, Rivers said he wanted me and wanted me Joining their team. I am very happy that Rivers can call me, and my answer is'yes'. "

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Howard quickly decided the 76ers, there is another key factor, that is the former teammate Rondoron guide. After receiving the recruitment of Rivers, Howard consulted Rondo about how it feels to get along with Mr. Rong. After consulting Mr. Long’s advice, Howard finally chose to join the 76ers with an annual salary of only US$2.6 million. This salary is completely affordable by the Lakers.

Although the Lakers are the defending champions, they are not without shortcomings. After the opening of the free transfer market, the championship teams are madly strengthening. The Lakers will naturally not fall behind. They have signed two league super 6th men in a row. Among them, Harrell’s joining gives the Lakers more offensive methods, and Schroder’s The arrival made the Lakers even more powerful, and later Gasol also came, so the Lakers did not need to leave sparks. Facts have proved that the Lakers did not really want to sign with Sparks at the time, so the latter's departure is considered a win-win (for now) .

Despite Howard's mediocre performance in the previous seasons, squandering talent and youth, since joining the Lakers last season, Sparks have been upgraded and fully worth signing a guaranteed basic salary contract. Judging from the current operation of the Lakers, Pelinka did not have the intention to leave sparks at the time, signing a small plus to complete the inside upgrade is the ultimate goal.

In the end, the two sides broke up peacefully. The Lakers sent blessings to Howard, who sent a message to thank the Lakers.