Dwight Howard Doesn’t Need Shoulder Surgery

A right shoulder injury that Dwight Howard originally suffered on January 4th and aggravated a week later won’t require offseason surgery, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. The big fella wore a “Posture Shirt” which helped minimize the pain as the season progressed: “Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, who was diagnosed with a torn labrum after originally injuring his right shoulder on January 4th against the Clippers, was examined today by Dr. James Tibone of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Group. Howard, who missed six games this season due to the injury, was advised that surgery is not necessary at this time. In 76 games this season, Howard averaged 17.1 points, a league-high 12.4 rebounds and 2.45 blocks in 35.8 minutes, while finishing second league-wide with a .578 field goal percentage.”