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All Signs Point to Gasol Returning Soon


We've been waiting for Pau Gasol — he of recent CSI: Miami fame — to return from his "day-to-Christmas" injury for weeks now. Well, last night, in a game break interview during the Lakers rout of the Pistons, Gasol stated with quite a bit of optimism that he hopes to play against Chicago tomorrow night.

Neither Gasol nor the Lakers are making any guarantees about the exact date of his return, including whether or not he will play against Chicago. But the most encouraging part of this announcement wasn't in the details; it was in Pau's upbeat demeanor.

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Throughout this extended process, Gasol's candor regarding his frustration with the injury has been very transparent. Rarely do players express their disappointment, frustration, and honest concern and worry regarding injuries that are classified as "day-to-day," the way Gasol did. He wasn't just frustrated — he freely admitted to being upset, antsy, angry, depressed, and more than a little worried. He repeatedly expressed that we should be very concerned by the way the injury was sticking around.

Doctors may not have agreed, but if nothing more, it was a pretty clear indicator of how close to coming back Gasol was not.

As of last night's interview, that has completely changed. Gasol was upbeat, hopeful, and optimistic, and clearly excited to be returning to the court very soon. Coming from someone who was so hesitant to express any sort of optimism before, and who has stated more than once that his intent is to be very cautious and take it very slow, this can probably be taken as a sign that this ordeal really is ending, and that his impending return will be not only soon, but also safe.

I'd call Gasol's return against Chicago about a 70% likelihood, and overall, I'd conclude that when he does return — almost certainly by Sunday's game against the Thunder, if I'm reading this correctly — it should be for good, and without further complications.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Pau dies!

Leave Chad Billingsley alone!!!

by shaqfor3 on Nov 18, 2009 3:15 PM PST reply actions  

Oh I hope it not true that Gasol dies in the show cause that would spoil me missing the show

CSI Miami is my show but for awhile I have missed many episodes so I’ve been trying to catch up online and not look ahead cause I wouldn’t know whats going on now so I hope your kidding Shaqfor3 and I’ll catch this show later, I hope Pau is kinda good at acting.

There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be commited against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the LimeLight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.

by BrittneyM on Nov 18, 2009 9:51 PM PST up reply actions  

i saw the show

he dies mid way in
cause he hit his head on the steering wheel in the accident
but he died later on cause of severe brain damage
it was called talk and die syndrome…same thing that one actress had…

Leave Chad Billingsley alone!!!

by shaqfor3 on Nov 19, 2009 12:12 AM PST up reply actions  

Pau Gasol, who missed the first 11 regular-season games with a strained right hamstring, said after practice today that he will play Thursday night.

Gasol had a good practice and said he felt comfortable enough to play against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center.

Gasol has missed a little over five weeks with the injury, which he sustained during training camp.

When asked if he was a go for Thursday night’s game, Gasol responded:

“I really hope so. I really do. I think that I’ll be able to go tomorrow. It felt great today.”

Gasol said he is concerned about his conditioning and wasn’t sure how many minutes he would play.

“I’d be happy if he played 25,” Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said about the minutes he expects to play Gasol.

— Broderick Turner

LA Times

by E-ROC on Nov 18, 2009 3:31 PM PST reply actions  

Yay

"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant

by KobeisGod on Nov 18, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes finally Lakers get some rotation relief and I get Gasol

back for my fantasy team cause Robi S is killing me in our current matchup

There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be commited against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the LimeLight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.

by BrittneyM on Nov 18, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Phil’s comments on Pau were hilarious.

Although at first I was totally confused reading: gunshy in the Times. I was thinking, does that kind of rhyme with munchy?

by LA Taco on Nov 18, 2009 3:56 PM PST reply actions  

Danny Granger has 30 points after one half against the Knicks right now

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Nov 18, 2009 5:20 PM PST reply actions  

Yay!

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

by Justin N. on Nov 18, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

lol…. pau needs to stick to commercials……

In Kobe we trust!

by robi s on Nov 18, 2009 11:36 PM PST reply actions  

Bout time!

I think smashing the Suns made me realize how far Kobe and the Lakers have come from five years ago, when the Suns had the world at their feet.

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Nov 19, 2009 6:16 AM PST reply actions  

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