Gasol might go down in Lakers history as their most under-appreciated player.
Of course, i don't remember pre-90's ball.
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Gasol might go down in Lakers history as their most under-appreciated player.
Of course, i don't remember pre-90's ball.
Future PhaZe
Member
He's probably getting his jersey retired so he's not wrong.
I'm interested in seeing where the guy ends up playing after his Laker days are done.
Royce White isn't even on the Summer League team for the Rockets, lol
http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-summer-league-schedule
http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-summer-league-schedule
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
An integral player on a team that made a run of 3 finals appearances, 2 titles and both a great player and great person for the franchise in general.
Not sure how this is somehow controversial. Really goes to show how little appreciation hes gotten throughout his career.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Gasol's billboards would say #STAYPUFT
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Wonder when he's gonna go broke. He's still on a rookie contract, right?
Fuckboy
You missed the tweet where he said he ain't gettin cut cuz very few dudes have the skill set he has and those in the league know it.
Yep....he is the next JaMarcus Russell!
I'm a fan of both the Rockets and the Raiders...I even got a JaMarcus jersey from my parents when he got drafted
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
I for one am glad.
He can #bewell with his future career once his rookie contract is up
Psychological Intellect
Banned
he was seriously on Dr. Phil?
lmao
I mean #DRPHIL
lmao
I mean #DRPHIL
Sorry but I think you guys are being a little too liberal with the word "legend." I'm pretty sure very few players in the history of the league could actually be considered legends of a franchise.
This is not at all to say that Gasol's contributions to the Lakers aren't significant though. I totally agree that Lakers fans are ungrateful as fuck because of how they've blamed him for quite literally every failure since the back-to-back chips.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
"why you laughing at me!? #bewell
Dude's a better actor than Dwight, should take his talents to LA.
They don't win the last two titles without him. His impact was huge. It was like when the Lakers got Wilt and that got them over the hump and got West his title. Kobe's Lakers were mediocre until they got Gasol. Then they went to the finals 3 times. The disrespect Gasol gets in LA now that he's old and worn out shows how ungrateful Lakers fans are. Because they don't win those last two titles without Gasol. Kobe wouldn't have been in the finals 3 more times if he didn't have Gasol in the paint.
lol at being liberal. The guy was a key part in them getting to the finals 3 straight years and winning two titles. He's gotten the lakers more titles than West, Baylor, and Wilt and all of those guys are considered to be Lakers legends.
victreeb3l
Member
hes right tho
not many people in the league are in the same level of bitchassedness as him
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
"why you laughing at me!? #bewell
Dude's a better actor than Dwight, should take his talents to LA.
Looks like he is using my team's money to party and get high :'(
Future PhaZe
Member
Watching a documentary on Royce.
His agent: " Everyone in the room other than McHale is against you. They say you're too risky."
lulzzzz
Edit: HOly shit this video is a fucking goldmine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRUS6QBiViQ
* Mo Harkless drafted before Royce*
" Mo Harkless?!?!?!?! Seriously..."
His agent: " Everyone in the room other than McHale is against you. They say you're too risky."
lulzzzz
Edit: HOly shit this video is a fucking goldmine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRUS6QBiViQ
* Mo Harkless drafted before Royce*
" Mo Harkless?!?!?!?! Seriously..."
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
I hope Howard comes just to get him fired lolz
Can't believe this guy after watching that video. No effort from him at all since becoming a Rocket and I have worse anxiety issues than him due to my health. He got paid and all he does is tweet and knock up different women.
Can't stand him.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Really makes you wonder how well he'd do in the NBA.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Dwight is so going to the Hawks. The one team no one is talking about.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Maybe the Blackhawks, if he wants a championship.
You're still my boy, Danny Ferry! Blue Devils!
Too many baby's mommas here already.
Dwight is egalitarian. Gotta spread the love.
Not laughing at Gasol. I actually think he deserves the 'dwight' treatment way more than Dwight easily. I'm just laughing at the whole Dwight drama. Even if Gasol was joking here, wouldn't be surprised if some players feel a bit salty over this.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Um they have a little thing called cap space. Which unfortunately the Bulls don't.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
lmao Kobe.
Dominican Power
Member
Vag must of wrote that for Kobe.
Art imitates life.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Randolph Freelander
Member
Why, Brad, Why
The paycheck, for one
Youngest NBA coach ever?
unknownstranger
Member
Randolph Freelander
Member
Wasn't Lawrence Frank like 13 when he got his first coaching gig?
Pickles the Firecat
Banned
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Interesting hire, no real risk since the Celtics can get good head coaches pretty easily and they're going to suck for a few years anyway.
Randolph Freelander
Member
The NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Brad Stevens (born Oct. 22, 1976) is five months younger than Kevin Garnett (May 19, 1976).
5 minutes ago
Edit: Or what jbug said.
Trade KG back to the Celtics.
Brad Stevens (born Oct. 22, 1976) is five months younger than Kevin Garnett (May 19, 1976).
5 minutes ago
Edit: Or what jbug said.
Trade KG back to the Celtics.
I didn't even know Lawrence Frank was in his early 40s, he looks much older
Future PhaZe
Member
Love Brad Stevens but how is he supposed to succeed with a tanking roster =(
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Tank for the #1 draft pick, build up young players and be good in 4 years.
They will give him time unless hes a total disaster which isn't happening.
Future PhaZe
Member
How many coaches actually survive a full tank rebuild though?
Embrace the tank.