Heat taking aim at adding Pau Gasol

[Donkeybong]

Arash Markazi ‏@ArashMarkazi 56s

Heat taking aim at adding Pau Gasol in an effort to retool roster and give incentive for big 3 to opt in.

[TDMVPDPOY]

smoke screen that 1 of the 3 is not going to be re-signed if they opt out...

[Clipper Nation]

Just the fact that the Heat feel the Big 3 need an incentive to opt in shows that LeBron at least has one foot out the door, tbh....

[TheGoldStandard]

34 year old Gasol is not the answer. Role players on the bench and an interior big is what they're missing.

[Jacob1983]

Does that mean Gasol will be a pure 3 point shooter now?

[kobe4life]

I will lose mad respect for Gasol if he goes to Miami to play with the Great Satan. This guy was a loser before he teamed up with God. He should atleast have some loyalty towards God since it was God who made him a winner.

[DMC]

Pau Gasol would be a big deal for the Heat. The Spurs were fortunate this season to be healthy all at the same time (minus Tony's ankle). Though a team cannot bank on other teams being injured, it's important to grasp that the Heat are still title contenders. They just aren't motivated to win. That's because no one on the team has an insatiable thirst for winning. There are guys who want to win everything all the time, no matter how seemingly insignificant. That's how MJ was and to an extent, Kobe and Manu. You have to have a leader who hates to lose. The Heat seemed content to lose, at least Wade didn't seem bothered by it much.

[djohn2oo8]

That Arash dude kept saying there's no way Dwight was leaving L.A. Just fwiw.

[djohn2oo8]

Just the fact that the Heat feel the Big 3 need an incentive to opt in shows that LeBron at least has one foot out the door, tbh....'

And why Riley was so combative and defensive in his PC yesterday. They should have paid the tax.

[Thread]

That Arash dude kept saying there's no way Dwight was leaving L.A. Just fwiw.

Howard. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!

[Kidd K]

Joke imo. Gasol just needs to look at how few possessions Bosh gets, and he's instantly understand he'd be getting even less since he'd be playing WITH Bosh.

If he's going to go to a team for rings with little touches and little cash, he might's well just come to SA where he'll be appreciated, used properly, not be blamed for losses, and have a better chance of winning anyway.

[djohn2oo8]

Howard. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!
Fredo. LMFAO!!!!!!!

[Thread]

Fredo. LMFAO!!!!!!!

0-2...& ready to face the world. LMAO!!!

[djohn2oo8]

0-2...& ready to face the world. LMAO!!!
No Ronnie, 2 sweeps and the lottery. Christ!

[Thread]

No Ronnie, 2 sweeps and the lottery. Christ!

Howard. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!

[djohn2oo8]

Howard. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!
No Ronnie, mo problems.

[Thread]

No Ronnie, mo problems.

0-2. LMAO!!!

[djohn2oo8]

No Ronnie, mo problems.

[Gummi Clutch]

0-2. LMAO!!!
Duncan > Kobe :lol

[unforeseen]

I hope Lebron signs with the Clippers, even though it is a long shot. Laker fans would abandon ship faster than they currently are.


Just the fact that the Heat feel the Big 3 need an incentive to opt in shows that LeBron at least has one foot out the door, tbh....

[DPG21920]

Howard. LMFAO!!!!!!!!!

LA started with the Dwight thing. The loser tag is yours.

[TDMVPDPOY]

running bigs out of town

[Thread]

LA started with the Dwight thing. The loser tag is yours.

Nope. I called [loser] immediately.

[Infinite_limit]

Have some dignity Bosh & leave on your own terms

[Dverde]

Gasol does have championship DNA. That is what LBJ looks for.

[ducks]

wade needs to come of bench

[DPG21920]

Nope. I called [loser] immediately.

I don't care what you said. Your franchise said otherwise as did the majority of the fans so it's LA's thing.

[unforeseen]

I don't care what you said. Your franchise said otherwise as did the majority of the fans so it's LA's thing.

http://www.metalsucks.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dm_130626_Lakers_Unveil_Banner_Pleading_Dwight_How ard_To_Stay.jpg

[Killakobe81]

Nope. I called [loser] immediately.

Thread saw through the facade ...and I was hesitant to buy in as well Others here lamented the trade and now want to act like that weren't scared of the prospect of Howard in L.A. It is all here for those who have time to seek it. Now we want to crucify "Fredo" for moves Lakers fans were applauding including the Judas Magic (I love Magic the player and business man, hate the coach, analyst and talk show host) and the haters were whining about two summers ago.

[jeebus]

so a bunch of guys around the age of 35 is supposed to make Lebeta want to come back. :tu good strategy Riley

[Thread]

I don't care what you said. Your franchise said otherwise as did the majority of the fans so it's LA's thing.

Just checkin' assholes.

[Thread]

Gasol does have championship DNA. That is what LBJ looks for.

You'll have to ship Kobe as well because Gasol can't win a playoff game without him.

Seriously though, prodding Gasol to have value is a ruse, nothing more than hope & a prayer that he'll leave there and show Lakers/Kobe up. Riley is famous for this. He dragged that idiot Smush Parker out there and they ended having to have Miami SWAT take him down. It's the same thing here on talk radio:::Gasol is their knight in shining armor. Yeah, can you believe it? Suggesting that the Suns could sign him for $10 million a year on a two year deal. LOL!!!

[mystargtr34]

IMO Gasol would be a big addition.. they need to bring Wade off the bench and sign a 3-D 2 guard to take some defensive burden off of BOAT. Being able to dump the ball into Pau would also relieve BOAT on the offensive end.

Hopefully doesn't happen.

[jimbo]

Nope. I called [loser] immediately.

Which was a stupid opinion then & still is a stupid opinion.

:lol evaluating players following a athleticism draining back injury

He'd have dragged your ass to the playoffs this year. Instead you get a late lotto pick & no marquee free agents. :lol

At least you can thank him for introducing you to your future a couple of years sooner.

[DMC]

Nope. I called [loser] immediately.
Doesn't matter. You bought him, you own him just like we own rapist 2.0

[DMC]

You'll have to ship Kobe as well because Gasol can't win a playoff game without him.

Seriously though, prodding Gasol to have value is a ruse, nothing more than hope & a prayer that he'll leave there and show Lakers/Kobe up. Riley is famous for this. He dragged that idiot Smush Parker out there and they ended having to have Miami SWAT take him down. It's the same thing here on talk radio:::Gasol is their knight in shining armor. Yeah, can you believe it? Suggesting that the Suns could sign him for $10 million a year on a two year deal. LOL!!!

As we saw with the Glove... Wade and Daddy can take you places that Kobe cannot.

[DMC]

Just checkin' assholes.
You'd have to be down around someone's balls to do that.

[Thread]

Which was a stupid opinion then & still is a stupid opinion.

Waiting till 0-2 to get up off his ass confirmed my opine.

[Thread]

As we saw with the Glove... Wade and Daddy can take you places that Kobe cannot.

That's what Pierce thought right up to the moment Bryant double crossed him in Los Angeles.

[DMC]

That's what Pierce thought right up to the moment Bryant double crossed him in Los Angeles.

That's Post-Pau speaking.

[spurraider21]

That Arash dude kept saying there's no way Dwight was leaving L.A. Just fwiw.
:lol Arash Markazi is literally the worst "reporter" I've ever seen in the LA area. Guy literally never breaks stories, just speculates or parrots what has already been reported. Ramona Shelburne is a better LA sports source

[Thread]

That's Post-Pau speaking.

No. That was the bookend to the prior June.

tee, hee.

[Franklin]

Pau's rebounding and his low-post presence would help the cHeat tremendously imho, hope MVPau stays classic and doesn't join the super fags.

[Thread]

Pau's rebounding and his low-post presence would help the cHeat tremendously imho, hope MVPau stays classic and doesn't join the super fags.

Please. You cheated just like they have. You conspired to acquire Diaw which fostered an NBA Title. You've nary room to cast them down.

[DMC]

Please. You cheated just like they have. You conspired to acquire Diaw which fostered an NBA Title. You've nary room to cast them down.

lol Diaw was the missing link.

[MarioSpeedwagon]

IMO Gasol would be a big addition.. they need to bring Wade off the bench and sign a 3-D 2 guard to take some defensive burden off of BOAT. Being able to dump the ball into Pau would also relieve BOAT on the offensive end.

Hopefully doesn't happen.
What is BOAT?

[Thread]

lol Diaw was the missing link.

Your people here, ESPN and affiliates were pimping him for Finals MVP. [They] said it was only after Pop switched out Splitter & Diaw that you became a Champ.

You can't eat your cake and have it too, D. There is no shame in cheating and winning a title because of that cheat. MLB has made a cottage industry out of such behavior. You're just the latest in a long line of assholes.

[DMC]

Your people here, ESPN and affiliates were pimping him for Finals MVP. [They] said it was only after Pop switched out Splitter & Diaw that you became a Champ.

That's because the team played a balanced attack offense with no clear MVP. It's not because Diaw went Lebron or Jordan on the Heat. Don't be dense. Notice "only after Pop...."? I guess Bonner was the MVP of the WCF since putting him on the floor spread the defense and pretty much nullified Ibaka's paint presence.

Either way, you either are the MVP or you are not the MVP. Boris isn't the MVP. Last year the talk was Danny Green... So I guess he was acquired through a crooked dealing as well.


You can't eat your cake and have it too, D. There is no shame in cheating and winning a title because of that cheat. MLB has made a cottage industry out of such behavior. You're just the latest in a long line of assholes.
That's 5 fuckin' with ya's. That's also you qualifying rings you claim to not qualify. Sour grapes all around, and Cedric's teeth are set on edge.

[Clipper Nation]

Your people here, ESPN and affiliates were pimping him for Finals MVP. [They] said it was only after Pop switched out Splitter & Diaw that you became a Champ.

You can't eat your cake and have it too, D. There is no shame in cheating and winning a title because of that cheat. MLB has made a cottage industry out of such behavior. You're just the latest in a long line of assholes.
That's Duncan: 5 talkin'.

[mercos]

Pau would be an ok addition, but not enough to put the Heat back on top. He's old, and not a great defender. The Heat need to get younger. Adding Pau is a desperation move, its as if they think they only have one more run in them. If Lebron opts in, Miami needs to plan for the long haul and not the short term.

[Thread]

Pau would be an ok addition---Adding Pau is a desperation move,

Make up your fuckin' head.

[Infinite_limit]

Make up your fuckin' head.
OK means satisfactory. Threading water

[mercos]

Make up your fuckin' head.

Desperation is not always bad. They could add a couple of old guys and win another ring. Rings are good. IMO its better to add pieces that allow you to compete for the next 5 titles instead of the next 1 or 2, but neither option is that bad.

[mystargtr34]

What is BOAT?

Best of all time.

Pat Riley's nickname for Bron.. imo he's right, LeBron is better than Jordan but can't call him the greatest yet with only two rings.

[Richie]

Bosh was always a great post up player and he has been relegated to a spot up shooter. Their offence is too reliant on Lebron because of coaching, not because they don't have other options.

[Infinite_limit]

Best of all time.

Pat Riley's nickname for Bron.. imo he's right, LeBron is better than Jordan but can't call him the greatest yet with only two rings.He's not even better than Kobe

[Ghazi]

He's 20x better than Kobe.

[Infinite_limit]

He's 20x better than Kobe.
Kobe is a MJ
James is a Oscar

[mystargtr34]

He's not even better than Kobe

:lol come on now.

[spurraider21]

Please. You cheated just like they have. You conspired to acquire Diaw which fostered an NBA Title. You've nary room to cast them down.
Boiled down...

[Thread]

Kobe is a MJ
James is a Oscar

+ James has that "best player on the planet" thing goin'.

[midnightpulp]

+ James has that "best player on the planet" thing goin'.

You don't agree with that?

[Thread]

You don't agree with that?

I don't do that silly shit.

It's my religion.

[Brazil]

You'll have to ship Kobe as well because Gasol can't win a playoff game without him.



R.I.P schtick tbh

:lol