VIDEO: Jim Parsons Woos NBA Star Dwight Howard

In a no-apologies plea to convince free agent Dwight Howard to leave the L.A. Lakers and sign a new deal with The Houston Rockets, 'Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons took to Youtube with a special video message for the star athlete. Check it out below!

Donning a baseball cap emblazoned with the team's emblem, Parson's affirmed, "I promise you that no organization, and no fan base, understands and respects the role that an all-time great center like yourself plays and the success of the team the way Houston does and the way the Rockets do."

The Lakers are considering offering the athlete a five-year contract, reportedly worth upwards of $30 million. Looks likes the actor has his work cut out for him!

Jim Parsons is best known for playing Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, for which he has received several awards including the Television Critics Association award for the highest individual achievements in comedy,the National Association of Broadcasters Television Chairman's Award, and two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Parsons most recently starred in the Tony-winning production of THE NORMAL HEART. He recently starred in the Broadway revival of Harvey.

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