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For the first time this season, Pau will play!  Here are your Lakers Links:

The Los Angeles Times:
Pau Gasol says he will play Thursday
All Gasol, Gasol the time | Lakers Blog
Up next for Lakers: Thursday vs. Chicago
Chicago could try to blame road woes on the circus

The Orange County Register:
Lakers about to put Pau into lineup
Pau Gasol ready to play and declares: "I’m a happy man"
Breaking down the banter between Pau and Phil
Brown, Farmar show encouraging signs

LA Daily News:
Gasol set to return for Lakers
SHELBURNE: Gasol now just one of the guys

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Forum Blue And Gold " What To Expect With Gasol Back
Lakeshow Spotlight: A Tale of Two Lakers | The Lakers Nation
Kobe Closing in on Kareem at Lakers.com BasketBlog

Luke Walton Injury Interview at Lakers.com BasketBlog
New Wallpapers for Lakers Nation from J7 Designs | Lakers Nation
Passive Rose has to get aggressive :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bulls

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I'm glad Pau is coming back but what about the post
ESPN: And even a possible return of Pau Gasol from a hamstring injury Thursday night won’t deter Bryant from occupying the post.

"Noooooo, not at all," Bryant said.

"When you talk to Pau, ask him who won our one-on-one post game. I’ll give you a hint: it wasn’t him."

Obviously, Kobe had to play a lot in the post while Pau was out but I think the Lakers are more dangeous with Pau in the post as opposed to Kobe. Especially when the Lakers have a clear height advantage. I hope Kobe is just kidding. Although Kobe’s post game is better than Gasol’s, the height advantage is an even bigger tool.

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 7:51 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oops. Anyway, I'm trying to wrap my brain around what the Bucks are doing with Joe

Alexander. Coming out of West Virginia, many scouts pegged him as very raw prospect, something that I disagree with, though there are obvious short comings with his game. Anyway, the Bucks didn’t pick up his option for next year, making him an unrestricted free agent next summer. Alexander is sure to get some looks. Were the Bucks trying to save money? Did they just give up on him because he hasn’t made any progress after one season? I find that hard to believe, especially since he hasn’t been playing basketball that long. I’m sure he’ll find a home next year. Maybe the Lakers? I just think the Bucks gave up on a talent way too soon. Alexander has a huge upside.

by E-ROC on Nov 19, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs


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