Mike D'Antoni Addresses Rumors Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard 'Hated Each Other' During Lakers Tenure

Mike D'Antoni Addresses Rumors Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard 'Hated Each Other' During Lakers Tenure

Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni shared the origin of the infamous 2013 photo that played off the supposed feud between stars Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard.

Mike D'Antoni Reveals Why He Took Lakers Head Coaching Job

The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers featured a big three of Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash with hopes of giving their franchise star, Bryant, a chance to contend for another championship. However, the season got off to a rocky 1-4 start and L.A. opted to part ways with head coach Mike Brown. Assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff took over as interim coach while Los Angeles conducted a coaching search, which ultimately resulted in the hiring o…