Big man Dwight Howard came off the bench to score 16 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 120-101 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at Staples Center.

“I’m grateful. I think myself and the fans have been through a lot together. But just to be back here, man, it means a lot. I just take it all in, every second, every moment on the court. It’s valuable. Hopefully the fans enjoy when we go out there and put everything on the line. I just try to bring that energy and that effort and that intensity every night – and have fun doing it,” Howard said, per ESPN.

Frank Vogel talking about Howard: