http://www.lakersnation.com/pau-gaso...er/2013/07/03/
When asked about how his future will be affected if Dwight Howard re-signs, Gasol doesn’t believe the Lakers will automatically trade or amnesty him, but acknowledged that those chances would increase:“I don’t think that Howard re-signing with the Lakers puts me out of the team for sure, but I guess the chances would grow. I know the Lakers are pushing hard trying to keep Howard with a spectacular campaign in Los Angeles, putting banners in key spots.”
While discussing the #STAYD12 banners around Los Angeles, Gasol decided to comment on his upcoming free agency and jokingly hopes that he receives the same treatment as Howard:
“I hope they (Lakers) do the same for me next season when I become a free agent…I doubt it.”
It’s unfortunate how Gasol’s future with the Lakers depends on Dwight Howard especially for all he has done for Los Angeles. After Phil Jackson retired, both Mike Brown and Mike D’Antoni have failed to utilize him correctly by having him operate from the elbow. Gasol has tried his best to adjust to his ever-changing roles and has been unfairly criticized in the process.
Gasol has definitely lost his athleticism since those back-to-back championships, but is still effective in the post when given the opportunity.
If Howard decides to leave, Gasol thrived at the center position this past season and there should be optimism that he can return to his All-Star caliber self after undergoing a FAST technique procedure for his knee tendinitis. He obviously doesn’t defend the paint as well as Howard, so it’ll be up to Lakers management to find some athletic players to cover for Gasol’s deficiencies.
Gasol averaged 13.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists this past season despite all the injuries and role changes.
I can help Pau with that....all I need is gloves and Vaseline
Pau would actually DESERVE that kind of treatment, considering how he carried the Lakers to two rings, tbh....
Pau >CP3 tbh
Wow, I have to agree with this statement. Pau is a Legend and a top 10 all-time Laker, tbh.
I was watching a Pau top 10 plays video and with all the jumpshooting he's doing in his latest years, i actually forgot how this dude used to be a beast attacking the rim and ting on them s.
This, tbh...
Only a ing animal would amnesty Pau.
He's a frustrating player, but, Kobe beat him mercilessly and he never uttered a peep in protest. He took the abuse & obeyed the dictate and 15 & 16 were the result.
Pau s On CP3
CP3 s on himself
Cully, watch number 4 on the video i posted above, Kobe and Pau share an eternal bond, they both ted on Robinson and Duncan on the same damn play.
That is forever.
Yep, CPO is as phony as a $3 bill. Pau has humility and was willing to permit himself to be lashed to the whipping post and have his Spanish ass turned to an omelette by the overseer (Kobe Bryant).
Go back and beg your center some more!
What time on the timer, Mitey?
Spot on, are you going to beg him to stay ?
Pau is the REASON for 15 and 16, yet Laker fans can only see through the wool Bryant has pulled over their eyes. If Dwight gets 5 billboards, Pau deserves 50. But all he'll get next summer is a swift boot.
Pau should have been a Spurs...smh.
I just can't believe that this is real. Anyone got the video to this ?
lol Bynum wishing Blake showed some mercy
Blake has caused many shame courtesy of Pau in the Gasol clan.
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