JVG: Gasol is currently they second best PF in the game behind Dirk

[dirk4mvp]

Pau insn't anywhere close to Dirk.

Has he ever actually taken over a game in his career?

[j-money24]

Are we really still considering Duncan a PF? He's the center. In fact, he's the only center the Spurs have on their active roster. I don't care if they still label him a forward.

Then what happened to the " Duncan best PF ever"

[Double-Up]

I would have to agree...Dirk's man to man defense is a 6.5 out of 10 and Gasol is about a 7 out of 10 IMO. Of course we all know the better player is Dirk.

[picc84]

Dirk is better overall, but Pau's defense and post game are superior. And his passing. And rebounding.

Dirk is a better scorer, shooter, and has more takeover ability.

I like Pau on the Lakers better because of his post abilities, but i'll admit that Dirk on the Lakers playing with Kobe, Bynum, Artest, and Odom would be filthy.

[crc21209]

It's comments like these that remind me why JVG is a commentator now instead of a coach...

[Double-Up]

It's comments like these that remind me why JVG is a commentator now instead of a coach...

I mean I really can't think of a PF better than Gasol right, can you?

[Findog]

I mean I really can't think of a PF better than Gasol right, can you?

I can. His name is Dirk Nowitzki.

[Double-Up]

I can. His name is Dirk Nowitzki.

I know that, I meant after Dirk obviously. Who would you pick as the 2nd best PF in the game today?

[mavs>spurs2]

I know that, I meant after Dirk obviously. Who would you pick as the 2nd best PF in the game today?

Gaysol

[sook]

Agree with the comment, because as a few have already stated, Tim Duncan is a center. And if Duncan were still a PF, Gasol would be third, but not far behind the top two of Dirk and Tim. At this point, I don't think KG is better than Gasol anymore, but I suppose it's close.

I agree with everything...except that its CLOSE.

People VASTLY overrate KG. THe guy is a better defender but I'll take the guy that can actually play in the low post...Gasol!

[phyzik]

Then what happened to the " Duncan best PF ever"

Because, besides the last 3 or 4 years, he WAS a PF and during that time he was the best. ever.

[redzero]

Gasol is a better defender, but Dirk is without question the better overall player.

[duhoh]

Dirk's D has vastly improved from the Nelson years. He's always in the right spot, his rotations are good, he contests shots now and even makes a play now and then. I wouldn't confuse him with Kevin Garnett or Bill Russell, but I wouldn't describe him as a liability either. On balance, Dirk is a better player than Pau. Perhaps Pau is a better fit on the Lakers with his post game, but as a #1 option, Dirk is better.

I agree with the #1 option, but I dunno about defense. Pau is pretty decent at that

[monosylab1k]

Gasol is a superior defender. By a pretty hefty margin though.

[Rogue]

IMO Dirk is a slightly above average defender while Gasol is a good defender. The Lakers improved pick and roll D is mostly cause of Gasol. Either way Dirk > Gasol overall.

Dirk isn't the man to blame on our poor perimeter defense imho. It's just the coach that doesn't have the basic basketball knowledge to read the game hence naturally he has no business how to defend it. carlisle.

[Rogue]

anyway players aren't paid to train themselves on dismantling pick&rolls.