Pau Gasol will always be remembered fondly in Los Angeles Lakers history as his arrival led to three NBA Finals appearances and two consecutive titles, giving Kobe Bryant the fourth and fifth of his career. Now, Gasol is back in Lakers news.
Gasol may not have been the star, but the Lakers do not win those titles without him. Hopefully, one day his number is retired in the rafters alongside Kobe Bryant’s and we could potentially see Gasol don the purple and gold once more before then.
Gasol told Ryan Ward of Clutch Points that he has a great relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers and while the situation has not been presented to him, that finishing his career in Los Angeles would be appealing.
If only the Los Angeles Lakers had a roster spot opening up for next season with a veteran power forward potentially leaving the team (Jared Dudley) after this season. If only.
More Los Angeles Lakers news from around the web:
Shannon Brown was arrested after shooting his rifle at two people who reportedly were looking for homes in Atlanta. Brown told officials that he believed the couple was breaking into his home. Nobody was injured.
- Quinn Cook helped send food to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight, Harrison Faigen, Silver Screen & Roll
Quinn Cook is doing his part during these trying times in helping frontline workers as he packed groceries for those working at UCLA Health. Cook is one of several Lakers players that have helped frontline workers during the pandemic.
- Some NBA teams allowed to test asymptomatic players, staff for coronavirus, Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
The NBA is slowly allowing teams to re-open their practice facilities with strict guidelines on how to operate for the time being. The Lakers, along with the Clippers, are one of few teams that are allowed to test players before entering the practice facility even if they are not showing any symptoms.
Some teams do not have the same luxury, as tests are not as readily available in their area. According to Wojnarowski, LA mayor Eric Garcetti said that testing is available for all LA residents.
Los Angeles Lakers news from the FanSided network:
- Resurfaced Kobe Bryant video shows Lakers star was unflappable AF, Gino Terrell, FanSided.com
Everyone knows that Kobe Bryant had ice in his veins and was always unphased on the basketball court, but that extended off the court as well. The video shows a Milwaukee Bucks mascot standing stationary and startling several players, except for Kobe Byrant, that is.
- Los Angeles Lakers: The team should pursue Aron Baynes in 2020 free agency, Zamir Bueno, Hoops Habit
Bueno breaks down why the Los Angeles Lakers should pursue fan-favorite Aron Baynes in the 2020 offseason. Baynes was someone who we pegged as a potential mid-level exception target.
- Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Reasons why LeBron James should win MVP, Nick Ziegler, LA Sports Hub
Ziegler breaks down his three primary reasons why LeBron James should be named the 2019-2020 NBA MVP over the current frontrunner, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA voters love a good narrative and I would not be shocked to see them go with the narrative in LeBron over a back-to-back winner in Giannis, but we will have to wait and see. Giannis is still the favorite.