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Dwight Howard calls for Lakers vacation to celebrate 2020 title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:11 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Dwight Howard calls for Lakers vacation to celebrate 2020 title

Summary

Dwight Howard expressed a desire for a celebratory vacation for the 2020 Lakers championship team, which lacked a traditional parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His comments, made via social media, reflect ongoing frustration over the perception of the 'bubble' title. This coincides with LeBron James revisiting memories of the 2016 Cavaliers championship, stirring speculation about James' future with the Lakers and potential reunion with Kevin Love. Despite recent discussions regarding James' free agency, reports suggest he is likely to remain in Los Angeles.

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By the Numbers

•Howard tweeted about needing a vacation for the 2020 Lakers team.
•The 2020 championship did not have a parade due to the pandemic.
•LeBron James celebrated the 2016 title, reigniting free agency speculation.
•Reports indicate James is expected to stay with the Lakers.
•Conversations about a potential Love reunion with James are ongoing.

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1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Dwight Howard Wants Lakers Championship Vacation After LeBron James’ Cavs Reunion Tour

What they're saying

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Every other Lakers championship has ended the same way – a ticker-tape parade through downtown Los Angeles, players riding trucks and fans lining the streets. When the team won in 2010, the celebration drew hundreds of thousands of screaming fans for a two-mile route from Staples Center to the Galen Center.
— Yahoo Sports

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