Today, 13 years ago, Howard was traded to the Lakers, partnered with Kobe, Gasol and Nash.
That season Howard played 76 games for the Lakers, averaging 17.1 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. The Lakers finally achieved a record of 45 wins and 37 losses, and were eliminated by the Spurs 0-4 in the playoffs.
It is worth mentioning that Howard returned to the Lakers with a basic salary many years later and helped the team win the 20-year championship.