commercialappeal.com - 3/28/2008
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LOS ANGELES -- He looks a little odd donning purple and gold -- Lakers colors -- but Pau Gasol says he's perfectly suited for Los Angeles. The 7-foot Spaniard lives near the ocean and has kicked up his feet in the Lakers' triangle offense, making a Feb. 1 trade that shipped Gasol from Memphis a move that is as comfy as it was controversial. The Grizzlies got salary-cap relief and draft picks. ...
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First Cup: Friday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Ronald Tillery of The Commercial-Appeal: "In an interview on the eve of the Grizzlies' first meeting with the Lakers since their blockbuster deal, Pau Gasol (who's not expected to play tonight because of injury) discussed life in Lakerland, Memphis' fan apathy, and his feelings about the trade. Q. What's the difference between playing for the Grizzlies and Lakers? A. I feel appreciated. I always felt wanted and respected in Memphis. Some people appreciated the job I did. Not everybody. But I've been a pretty consistent player for my career and in tough ...
T Watch, '08!
Lakers Blog —
... and pretty crappy at home, too. It was, though, supposed to be a big game for Pau Gasol, facing his old team and all. Unfortunately, his ankle will prevent him from playing Friday night. But the good news is that with a solid workout at practice on Thursday, Gasol believes there's a chance he could play Sunday . Maybe, maybe not, but assuming he responds well today to yesterday's work, it'll be reasonable to say he's coming around. Chris Mihm also practiced on Thursday, and could be very close to a return.
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Forum Blue And Gold —
... If you haven’t seen it, Pau Gasol talked with the paper in Memphis and said, basically, everything is better in LA except for the barbeque restaurants. (Via ...
Pau opens his mouth and I tell him to shut it
3 Shades of Blue —
I read this in the Commercial Appeal when it came out Friday morning and just shook my head. I mean, it is one thing for a player who felt like he was treated poorly (say...Bonzi Wells) to come back and say things about his former franchise. But for a guy that the team paid max money to and labeled their franchise player to come out with the following quotes....well that's just unacceptable in my opinion. ...
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