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pastarocket · 12-03-2012, 07:15 PM

Kobe calling out his teammate "Spain" to wear "big boy pants." Can Pau adjust to D'Antoni's offensive system?

Kobe: ‘Big-Boy Pants’ For Pau! « NBA.com | Hang Time Blog

From the article:

This isn’t the first time someone has felt the need to light a fire under Gasol. Jackson had to do the same on several occasions when he coached the Spaniard, famously poking him in the chest during Game 3 of that playoff series they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 in an effort to challenge Gasol’s toughness in a critical situation.

The specifics of this latest late-game benching, provided by Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com, highlight a disturbing trend where Gasol is concerned:

Gasol was subbed out with 6:07 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Lakers up 84-83. Orlando outscored L.A. 30-19 the rest of the way. Gasol ended his night with 11 points of 4-for-11 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes.

“I don’t get irritated,” Gasol said of the benching. “I like to be out there. It’s upsetting for me as a player but I won’t allow it to irritate me.”

It was the second time the benching occurred with Gasol’s family in the building. The first time came against Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies and Gasol’s father and younger brother, Adria, were at Staples Center for the game Sunday.

Pau looked lethargic in the Orlando game. Jamison looked much more energetic than Pau.
Perhaps the tendonitis in both of his knees is still limiting his mobility?

12-03-2012, 07:15 PM	#8591
pastarocket Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 10,664 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,222 Posts Failed 699 Times in 223 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Kobe calling out his teammate "Spain" to wear "big boy pants." Can Pau adjust to D'Antoni's offensive system? Kobe: ‘Big-Boy Pants’ For Pau! « NBA.com \| Hang Time Blog From the article: This isn’t the first time someone has felt the need to light a fire under Gasol. Jackson had to do the same on several occasions when he coached the Spaniard, famously poking him in the chest during Game 3 of that playoff series they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 in an effort to challenge Gasol’s toughness in a critical situation. The specifics of this latest late-game benching, provided by Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com, highlight a disturbing trend where Gasol is concerned: Gasol was subbed out with 6:07 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Lakers up 84-83. Orlando outscored L.A. 30-19 the rest of the way. Gasol ended his night with 11 points of 4-for-11 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes. “I don’t get irritated,” Gasol said of the benching. “I like to be out there. It’s upsetting for me as a player but I won’t allow it to irritate me.” It was the second time the benching occurred with Gasol’s family in the building. The first time came against Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies and Gasol’s father and younger brother, Adria, were at Staples Center for the game Sunday. Pau looked lethargic in the Orlando game. Jamison looked much more energetic than Pau. Perhaps the tendonitis in both of his knees is still limiting his mobility? __________________ Go Canucks go! Last edited by pastarocket; 12-03-2012 at 07:31 PM.