The Photo That Broke the Kobe-Dwight Myth | Los Angeles Lakers News

That legendary photo of Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard seemingly brawling, with Mike D’Antoni caught in the middle trying to stop it? Turns out it was pure chaos turned comedy. D’Antoni, now a Hall of Famer, revealed it was an impromptu moment during a training session — fueled by rumors of tension between the two stars. He says Kobe likely orchestrated it as a joke, with the trainer suggesting they pose like rivals to poke fun at the “Dwightmare” narrative. It became an iconic snapshot of a turbulent season that didn’t end in glory, but somehow captured the spirit of those unforgettable Lakers years — where legends clashed, laughed, and left behind a meme-worthy image that still sticks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdc3f4ad8a6c0dd2