Hey Dwight,

How’s it going? I heard you went fishing, that’s cool. I heard you were auditioning for movie roles, that’s cool too man. I’m glad you’re having fun. Just remember, there’s no Hollywood in Houston.

Okay, I lied; there is a Hollywood in Houston.

In all seriousness though, Dwight, have you decided where you’re going to play next season? I for one hope you pick the place that you feel suits you best (Lakers), where you will have the best chance of winning the title (Lakers) and the place that will leave you in prime position to pursue acting after you are done in the NBA (Oh come on its gotta be the Lakers).

I admit it, I am not coming from an unbiased position.

As you noticed, us Laker fans can be unforgiving; we give you little credit for coming back from back surgery rehab early, questioned your lack of effort early in the season (not unreasonable) and bashed you for not winning us a playoff game this year. But who are we kidding, even those that say we don’t want you back (myself not included) know that we NEED you back if we are to have any shot at winning the title next year.

I have no doubt you are going to be a monster next year. You’ll win defensive player of the year again, and let’s be honest, this season was doomed from the beginning. Nash got hurt the second game of the season, changed coaches 5 games in, the appropriate offensive system was not figured out until the last 40 games….and so much more. Kobe broke down carrying the team into the playoffs. That’s got to motivate you right. That’s the kind of leader you should be striving to be.

Why would you not want to play with one of the greatest players of all time. It would be unfair not to give it another shot. Great players have to want to play where the lights shine the brightest. They must embrace pressure. Dwight, you are a great player, you just didn’t (couldn’t?) show it this past season.

Anyway, let me know what you’re going to do.

Just kidding, I’m sure I’ll find out soon enough.

PHD

PS: Can you please work on your post game this summer? It is hard for us fans to hear you say you need more touches down low when that’s not one of your best assets.