Howard trade (one of the biggest deals in NBA history)

In the history of NBA, trading has always been one of the important means for the team to rebuild and consolidate its lineup. In 20 12, a deal shocked the whole league, which was the famous Howard deal. This transaction not only changed the team structure at that time, but also affected the league pattern in the following years.

Trading background

20 12 Orlando magic superstar Dwight Howard became the focus of the league. As one of the top centers in the league, his physical quality and dominance under the basket are unparalleled. However, Howard is not optimistic about the future of Magic, and he hopes to join a more competitive team.

At that time, both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets expressed strong interest in Howard. Kobe Bryant and Nash of the Lakers also actively participated in the recruitment. In the end, the Lakers reached a three-way deal with the Nets and Magic.

Transaction details

Details of the transaction are as follows:

Lakers get: Howard, Chris Duhant

Nets get: Joe Johnson, Tai Sen Chandler.

Magic got it: Andrew Bynum, Allen Afraro, Jason Richardson, Hernandez and some future draft picks.

The scale of the deal shocked the whole league. The Lakers got one of the top centers in the league and strengthened their inside strength. Nets got a potential young player and an experienced veteran, which also laid the foundation for the team's future. Magic has got some future draft picks and can rebuild the team in the future.

Transaction impact

This deal has a great impact on all three teams. After getting Howard, the Lakers expect to compete with Kobe Bryant and Nash for the championship. However, due to internal contradictions and injuries, the Lakers did not achieve the expected results.

After getting Johnson and Chandler, the Nets also expect to build a competitive team. However, the team's performance did not meet expectations and eventually did not enter the playoffs.

For Magic, the deal is to rebuild the team and lay the foundation for the future. But in the next few years, Magic didn't make much progress, and the team's performance was always in the middle and lower reaches.