Heading into the 2012-13 season, pundits had the Lakers penciled in for a trip o the NBA Finals because of all the talent on the roster — Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Dwight Howard topped the list. Lakers fans still have plenty of venom for Howard about that season. Combine that with a style clash with Kobe and questions about Howard's work ethic in comparison, and Howard became a scapegoat.