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Pau Gasol Trade, Looking Back
Pau Gasol Trade, Looking Back
It’s been about half a full season and the beginning of the first full season for Pau Gasol in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. How has he done so far? Pretty well. When Andrew Bynum went down last season with his knee injury, the Lakers traded Kwame Brown and two future first round picks for ...
Every Play Counts: The Lakers Defense by Kevin Pelton
Every Play Counts: The Lakers Defense by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — The Lakers have opened the season in a new defense that is creating havoc for opponents.... (more) Every Play Counts: The Lakers Defense by Kevin Pelton
The Strong Side Zone and You
The Strong Side Zone and You
forumblueandgold.com — Lakers fans, these three words are your new mantra, your new best friend: Strong Side Zone. When... the season started we were generally saying, “if the Lakers defense can just be in the top 10 in the league we’ll be in good shape.” Well, three ... (more) The Strong Side Zone and You
Marc Gasol: Grizzlies Euro Thug | Epic Carnival
Marc Gasol: Grizzlies Euro Thug | Epic Carnival
epiccarnival.com — The day after the Memphis Grizzlies played their season opener against the Houston Rockets, a Houston sports... talk radio host referred to Marc Gasol as a "Euro Thug." (more) Marc Gasol: Grizzlies Euro Thug | Epic Carnival
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Basketball Blogspotting - November 6, 2008
Women Like Sports — ... NBA season is off to a good start so it is time to do a basketball edition of Blogspotting. Yes, I am still spitting out that ugly taste in my mouth that was the Los Angeles Lakers performance in the Finals a few months back. The good news – this is a new season! Bring it! First up, check out this incredible story about a high school basketball star A great account of the Cavs vs. Mavericks game An examination of the Pau Gasol trade a year later Another examination, this one of some storylines for the 2008-09 season ...

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