Pau Gasol

RoadDawg55 said:

I don't think Gasol is even that good anymore, but he would be a great fit with OKC. Basketball wise, that's the perfect spot for him. Someone will pay him more though. If OKC was smart they would amnesty Perkins and roll with Gasol and Adams at center. If they amnestied Perkins, they would free up another 9 million. Give Gasol a 1 yr 10 million deal with a mutual option for year 2. It's OKC though, and you know they won't.

HeretoBeatmyChest said:

Over the entire series Gasol shot 48% while Kobe shot 40%. Gasol also averaged 3.6 more rebounds per game and only 0.2 less assists per game. He had 2 less TO per game than Kobe. Kobe did average 10 more ppg but took 10 more shots per game.

For the entire series, Pau's +/- was 2 more than Kobe's. In game 7, Pau was +7 while Kobe was even. Pau was also +5 more than Kobe in game 6. So with the Lakers down 3-2 in the series, Pau was +6 per game better than Kobe those last 2 games including +7 in the pivotal game 7!

The other numbers are more startling. Kobe scored 4 more points that game but with 2 more Ft's and 8 more Fg's. Not only was his 6-24 near disastrous but he had 2 less assists than Pau and 3 more turnovers. Kobe's 15 rebounds were great, but 3 less than Gasol.

Kobe's a great player for sure but fans like yourself pump him up to an echelon he does not deserve to be in. After they lost Shaq they played 500 ball for 3 years and couldn't get out of the first round of the playoffs. Pau shows up and they go to 3 Finals in a row. The numbers above are also quite clear. Yes, Pau did save Kobe's legacy and the Lakers have treated him like shit. Good night.