Pau Gasol and Mike D'Antoni seemed like they would fit hand-in-hand when it was announced that D'Antoni would be replacing Mike Brown, but it seems more and more that Gasol won't end up being in the Lakers' long-term plans.
Already we've seen Gasol relegated to bench work when Dwight Howard has been in the starting lineup and heard trade rumors swirl faster than a Texas tornado. Not only that, but Gasol has voiced his displeasure intermittently throughout the season.
Most recently Gasol expressed his doubt that he and Howard can coexist past this season if Howard is to re-sign with the Lakers.
"If this coach stays and Dwight Howard remains with the Lakers," I asked, "what about you?"
"It would be hard for me to deal with another season knowing the facts you just mentioned," said Gasol, 32 and with one year remaining on his contract.
"So do you ask for a fresh start elsewhere?"
"It's a possibility," he said, "yes."
Gasol and Howard are two extremely effective post players, and both have a lot to offer to any team that would have them. However, with the system that D'Antoni runs ...
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Why Pau Gasol, Mike D’Antoni Won’t Be a Long-Term Match
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