Gooden reminds me of Gasol.

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I've actually wondered how our matchup with LA will workout now that Gooden is here. You can bet Gooden will see significant minutes vs. Gasol. At least we have someone to counteract some of LA's incredibly tall front line.

When Gooden gives great effort the gap between his game and Gasol's is fairly small. What I've seen from Gooden's game, however, is that those type of efforts are never a given.

I think he's a confidence guy.

If he feels he is important to the offense and his contribution is needed and wanted, he'll play his heart out. Even then though, he's not a great defender. Just a good scorer and rebounder, with blocks occasionally.

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Not close mann...Gasol is an All-star, what's gooden worth?

If he played for a Memphis, he would be an all star as well. In my opinion.

[nkdlunch]

gasol >>>>>>>>>>>> Gooden

bad comparison

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I don't think Gooden is smart enough to reach the level of Gasol.

This is true.

Gooden doesn't look too bright. But I think looks are deceiving. From his interviews he seems like a reasonably intelligient guy. He must be if he picked up Pops system and Pop trusts him enough to play him in crucial situations.

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WTF? Gasol is a high IQ talented big man that has a deadly mid-range jumper and great passing abilities. And is taller too which helps on defense.

Gooden is a somewhat talented and athletic player, but he has too many flaws.

I don't think Gasol is that great.

He has a nice post game, and is a average defender. He just looks really good in that system with Kobe.

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gooden as good as gasol? PDBM's eye for talent remains blinded and infected.

Similar games.

Gooden is not as good, but the gap is no grand canyon. Why do you feel Gasol is head and shoulders better?

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Gooden can improve with the Spurs. I don't think he'll match Gasol, because he's not smart enough to.... but he can work on his strengths to balance out that match-up by knowing his limitations in Basketball IQ.

For instance. Gooden isn't afraid to Dunk, and he can be the anti-Gasol if he utilizes his strength, moderate athleticism next to TImmy. He can also work on his passing ability like Shaq did.

I don't know if Gooden will ever be on Gasol's level stats wise, as long as Timmy is here.

But he could def bring the same level of game to the Spurs, not quite the same stats though. Timmy is the man.

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Remind me how far Gasol took his former team into the Playoffs?

Please summarize here:____________________

I could pobably summarize here: ___

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LIke the Griz had a system he was made for

Above average talent on a ty team is a system in itself.

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Gasol is a Top 3 PF.

Gooden, Top 30.

Name 30 PF's better than Gooden.

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I am starting to see signs of defense from Gooden. He is not as good as Gasol, but he does have a good array of offensive skills. If he stays with the Spurs and learns the system I am sure he will be rated higher next year. I don't think he will be as good as Gasol, but he definitely fills a huge void for the Spurs on the offensive front line.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

gasol >>>>>>>>>>>> Gooden

bad comparison

No doubt, Gasol is better.

But my point is they are similar. Gasol is not THAT much better.

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I am starting to see signs of defense from Gooden. He is not as good as Gasol, but he does have a good array of offensive skills. If he stays with the Spurs and learns the system I am sure he will be rated higher next year. I don't think he will be as good as Gasol, but he definitely fills a huge void for the Spurs on the offensive front line.

He has definately surprised me on defense. He was giving Bass a tough time down low.

I expected scoring and rebounds out of him, but he's giving us some D too.

[nkdlunch]

intelligence wise, Gasol is probably top 5 in the league

when the dude talks you can tell he is a truly smart mofo. he will either be a successful coach or broadcaster in his future

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intelligence wise, Gasol is probably top 5 in the league

when the dude talks you can tell he is a truly smart mofo. he will either be a successful coach or broadcaster in his future

To be honest, I've never really heard him discuss x's and o's.

But from his game you can tell he has a high Basketball IQ.