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Found May 22, 2012 on Taking Bad Schotz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pau Gasol,  Chris Paul,  David Stern,  Lamar Odom,  LaMarcus Aldridge,  Dirk Nowitzki,  Chris Bosh,  Andrew Bynum,  Mitch Kupchak
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers,  Los Angeles Clippers,  Dallas Mavericks,  Portland Trail Blazers,  Miami Heat,  New Orleans Hornets
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For some reason Lakers fans love to hate Pau Gasol. Maybe its because he’s not the most physical, or maybe because he doesn’t always want to take the last shot, but for some reason the seven foot Spaniard finds himself at the center of blame for large Lakers losses. Prior to the 2012 season, Gasol was nearly dealt to the New Orleans Hornets for Chris Paul, but due to David Stern’s veto Gasol remained with the purple and gold. Rather than demanding a trade like his teammate Lamar Odom, Gasol remained loyal to LA despite the fact that they did not remain loyal to him. The big question now is what will the Lakers do with him this offseason. Although Pau had a poor game six, it is absolutely essential for the Lakers to keep him. Last season Pau averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, making him one of the best all around big men in basketball. A lot of people claim that Pau is soft… So if you’re going to try to tell me that the seventh best rebounder in the league is soft, yo...
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