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Pau Gasol, however, can't be "the man"
did those grizzlies ever win a playoff game?
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"What they did in Memphis is beyond comprehension. There should be a trade committee that can scratch all trades that make no sense. I just wish I had been on a trade committee that oversees NBA trades. I would have voted no to the LA trade."
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Hell of a deal for the Lakers. No brainer.
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looks like the lakers just got a lot better
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I wasn't afraid of the Lakers...till about half an hour ago.
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I wasn't before, but now I am legitimately concerned. Great deal for them. Bad news for the rest of the league
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By the way- this immediately puts the lakers amongst the leagues best 3-4 teams, IMO. Probable
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So the Lakers get a premier low post scorer and get to dump the worst contract/player on the team? Wow. Where was Jerry West in all this? I thought he left Memphis.
No one knows how good Gasol could be if he doesn't have to be the go to guy and plays next to another good center, but the potential is huge.
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Conspiracy Theory: Remember how Kobe demanded that West be reinstalled as GM during his summer meltdown? Maybe West told him "Thanks for the compliments Kobe, but how about I just privately convince Memphis to take Kwame Brown for Gasol if you commit to the Lakers"
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uh oh, hope the mavs dont play em in the 1st round or its gonna be another one and done.
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Pau will be huge for the LAL. IMO, they vaulted themselves up to SA level as the favorites in the West.
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Everyone has been saying that they have a great shot or are a favorite for the Finals since they got Gasol.
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It obvious they are a legit contender. Anyone who's paid attention knew that Gasol is a real star and he makes the Lakers quite a bit better. That's why Pop was so pissed about the trade.
