There is no doubt that Dwight Howard experienced his best years with the Orlando Magic.

Howard was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and was named to five consecutive All-NBA first teams during his stint with the Magic. It wasn't just that Howard flourished in Orlando, the franchise benefited as a result. During the center's stint with the Magic, Orlando advanced to an NBA Finals and made six consecutive playoff appearances.

Considering that amount of history, Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report predicts that D12 will return to his old stomping grounds this offseason:

"I'm gonna say Dwight Howard is headed back to Orlando. I've actually heard that the Magic are warming to the idea it doesn't mean that it's a done deal. but ultimately Dwight wants to go someplace where he's a little more appreciated, that hasn't been the case in Houston. And now that the Magic have Frank Vogel, who did wonders with Roy Hibbert, it makes all the sense in the world that Dwight would be a nice fit. Especially given the Magic haven't been relevant in the Eastern Conference for awhile and they're not going to land a big-name free agent other than Dwight Howard."

Since Howard left the Magic in 2012, neither the franchise or the veteran center have been the same. Gone are the days of Howard being a dominant force on the court, while the Magic haven't made the playoffs since their franchise center left for the Los Angeles Lakers.

With Howard still relatively young at the age of 30 and Orlando quickly rebuilding with a plethora of young pieces, this would be the perfect fit for both sides. Not only would Howard would be welcomed back with open arms, but he would have the opportunity to make the Magic his franchise again.

While there's a lot that could change from now until the beginning of free agency, a Howard-to-Orlando signing would make perfect sense.