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Great game tonight obviously. If only he play against his former team that got rid of him every night, tbh.
Another target of a certain "crew" for some inexplicable reason, yet MVPau has a +11 net rating (off 113, def 102), ranks 2nd on the team in raw BPM (not the best stat, admittedly), second in VORP, maintaining a healthy +1.84 RPM (a wonky stat, indeed), and averages a 23.5 PER against opposing centers who are averaging 17.5 PER against him.
"But he's a liability against pick-and-roll small ball lineups."
That's why we got David Lee. But Pau should matchup perfectly if we find ourselves against a team like Memphis or if the complexion of the game turns into a grindfest where size and rebounding matters, as playoff games often do, regardless of the offense ran.
Great game tonight obviously. If only he play against his former team that got rid of him every night, tbh.
There was a time when Pau Gasol was the best player on the planet.......
When?There was a time when Pau Gasol was the best player on the planet.......
When he dragged a lottery bound all star SG to back to back championships, of course.
He's been great. Maligned on this board probably for taking Duncan's spot, he's been a great fit. He's not the fastest and is slowing down but he's not the liability so many claim.
He has been great all year for a first year vet big man. He still has a ton of offensive tricks in his bag and is coming around on defense. Half of the defense is learning that your team will back you up if you stop the first move. That trust seems to be there a lot more now. , he is even blocking shots.
He is a very savvy veteran and I got to believe he has another gear for the playoffs if his history (international and NBA) is any indicator.
He's a huge upgrade over Duncan over the last season or two. Truth bomb.
All Pau needs now, even at his age, is playing aggressively and a pair of balls.
While he's been solid more often than not, Spurs also play poor teams more often than not because of how watered down the league is.
Gasol has been very solid, but he's not the difference maker against these terrible teams, since Spurs can handle these teams without him. While his game last night was impressive, I also know it's somewhat irrelevant because of the compe ion.
The true measurement of his impact will be measured against the top 5 teams in the league. Him being able to stay on the floor and remain effective against the top teams in a playoff series is where I'll assess his true impact.
I just want the playoffs to start already.
better compe ion would be appreciated ... cannot wait for upcoming games against Toronto, Cleveland and OKC ...
We're Technically, not even half way through...
These games against ty teams are really tough to watch.
Pau had a heck of a game you could tell he really wanted to stick it to the Lake Show (and there ain't nothing wrong with that). If he can bring that intensity to the big games (Dubs, Cavs, Clips and Rox) it is just another weapon to be used on the road to number six.
He increased the talent level of the team, and that's always important. And he has fit the culture pretty well. I still think he can get tougher and try harder, and hopefully he is just pacing himself. Because if he plays with the mentality he had when he carried the Lakers to back-to-back les, the Spurs will be the best team in the league.
How did Pau go 9 for 9? I swear he shot an airball hook shot.
Noooo! Not yet. Simmons and Bertans are starting to show real improvement and consistency. I want to give them as much time as possible to maximize their potential.
Whenever I see Pau looking lazy on defense and rebounding.. I don't like it.
You're anxious to be eliminated by Jamal Crawford, Austin Rivers and Mbah a Moute?
His first make as a push-shot that looked like it died on the way there. But it just conked through the hoop without bouncing off anything. Anderson's last two looked exactly the same way.
JSimm beginning to make some cool plays
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Im sure Pau doesn't care, tbh..
He's been thrown under the bus before by Kobe s, what are 5 helmet wearing Kawhobe s going to do?
Sometimes he looks lethargic. Other times he looks like a solid fit. But last night he was Dirk Diggler.
"You've got the touch. You've got the PAUer......."
It's probably that... It's not that I don't appreciate his gifts offensively but I have been turned off by too many poor defensive possessions to be ohhhing and ahhhing.... That said, he's playing better when he shows the effort... maybe he's pacing himself?
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