Yup. Every time Howard is engaged and active the Lakers are a different team defensively and offensively. Hope they can sign him again next year but surely his asking price will be higher if they manage to win it all this year.
Good thing Howard swallowed his diva like ego and pride when he signed for the Lakers. Made na sya sa financial aspect (250M worth in past contracts). Its the ring that is elusive for him not to mention that his reputation took a hit the past 10 years as being lazy, a coach killer and being self centered.
Worked out well for both parties.