"Meanwhile in Spain"

Benedict Miller · Post #1 » by **Benedict Miller** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:06 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8F4jf4ePls[/youtube]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxKe3XBCVPo[/youtube]
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhLZuUGgkhU[/youtube]

Post #2 » by **GimmeDat** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:48 am

Sometimes I forget that Pau is actually a Bull now.

He's looking really good. That last play with Marc though, wow. These guys just have an awesome feel for the game.

Benedict Miller · Post #3 » by **Benedict Miller** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:53 am

GimmeDat wrote:Sometimes I forget that Pau is actually a Bull now.

He's looking really good. That last play with Marc though, wow. These guys just have an awesome feel for the game.

Yep I'm happy we have him.

Marc showed pg skills in that last play but, I like how Pau's running the floor in transition. Looking very good, I can see him and Joakim making similar plays together.

Ralphb07 · Post #4 » by **Ralphb07** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:18 pm

I don't forget and think for the next year or two is still a great #2 on a championship caliber team. Rose and Gasol is going to be flat out nasty.

Post #5 » by **kulaz3000** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:38 pm

Marc looks like he is in great contract year shape.

SpinninHouse · Post #6 » by **SpinninHouse** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:51 pm

kulaz3000 wrote:Marc looks like he is in great contract year shape.

Best center in the league. Gearing up for his $100M contract,

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Benedict Miller · Post #7 » by **Benedict Miller** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:13 pm

The game vs Canada

Pau Gasol 20 pts 8 rebs
Marc Gasol 15 pts 8 rebs
Serge Ibaka 15 pts 7 rebs

Now if Pau is still the man for Spain
Shouldn't he be our starter this season? I ask, because I've seen alot of lineups here that have him off the bench. He's still one of the best bigs in the league, and in the last video, him catching that pass in transition & scoring, shows skills we haven't had here.

Post #8 » by **GimmeDat** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:15 pm

Ralphb07 wrote:I don't forget and think for the next year or two is still a great #2 on a championship caliber team. Rose and Gasol is going to be flat out nasty.

Legit #2 is a big call, but I struggle to disagree with you. He's looking really fluid for his age and his game is pretty timeless.

For as good as Boozer and Taj have been for us, they lack the real ability to play off of Noah in the way that Gasol can. The Spanish Gasol to Gasol combo is a glimpse of things to come for our future frontcourt I think.

mj234eva · Post #9 » by **mj234eva** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:16 pm

Omer sighting in that 2nd video.

Post #10 » by **suckfish** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:17 pm

You all know I always root for Spain, but I honestly think they take this tournament this summer.

ChiCitySPORTS#1 · Post #11 » by **ChiCitySPORTS#1** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:09 pm

suckfish wrote:You all know I always root for Spain, but I honestly think they take this tournament this summer.

Yeah i'm not as confident in USA anymore

bearadonisdna · Post #12 » by **bearadonisdna** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:13 pm

suckfish wrote:You all know I always root for Spain, but I honestly think they take this tournament this summer.

Hey is mirotic on the spain team?

pylb · Post #13 » by **pylb** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:23 pm

bearadonisdna wrote:
suckfish wrote:You all know I always root for Spain, but I honestly think they take this tournament this summer.

Hey is mirotic on the spain team?

Only one naturalized player is allowed per team and Ibaka has that spot locked. So no.

SleepyHurricane · Post #14 » by **SleepyHurricane** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:28 pm

The main difference between Pau and Booz is height. Pau's game ages gracefully because he's so damn tall. I wouldn't be surprised by a 20 and 9 playoff average since Thibs will likely give him rest during the regular season.

Bulls_Fan · Post #15 » by **Bulls_Fan** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:44 pm

Someone cue up 'Hearts on Fire' from Rocky V.

I want you Pau!

drosestruts · Post #16 » by **drosestruts** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:50 pm

SpinninHouse wrote:
kulaz3000 wrote:Marc looks like he is in great contract year shape.

Best center in the league. Gearing up for his $100M contract,

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Ah someone else who shares my view that Marc Gasol is the best center. For me, it's not even close, he's the total package.

transplant · Post #17 » by **transplant** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:50 pm

suckfish wrote:You all know I always root for Spain, but I honestly think they take this tournament this summer.

Agree. Spain's bigs are better than the US and their guards are very good.

The 6ft Hurdle · Post #18 » by **The 6ft Hurdle** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:51 pm

You know, it's not like we haven't seen Pau play in the NBA before so....

Hans Embiid · Post #19 » by **Hans Embiid** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:03 pm

drosestruts wrote:
SpinninHouse wrote:
kulaz3000 wrote:Marc looks like he is in great contract year shape.

Best center in the league. Gearing up for his $100M contract,

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Ah someone else who shares my view that Marc Gasol is the best center. For me, it's not even close, he's the total package.

easily best Center in the NBA. Look at Memphis record with Gasol. Without Marc the Grizzlies are complete garbage.

TylerB · Post #20 » by **TylerB** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:06 pm

drosestruts wrote:
SpinninHouse wrote:
kulaz3000 wrote:Marc looks like he is in great contract year shape.

Best center in the league. Gearing up for his $100M contract,

Sent from my iPad using RealGM Forums

Ah someone else who shares my view that Marc Gasol is the best center. For me, it's not even close, he's the total package.

The total package? Marc Gasol? He rebounds at an Eddy Curry rate almost. He is a very good defender and passer. He is basically Noah without rebounding ability. Sure he is a better scorer than Noah but not much better. Gasol is a pretty low volume and inefficient scorer for a center, like Noah. He just doesn't rebound the ball very well.

When you are putting up prime Luc Longley type scoring and rebounding you don't get to be called the best center in the league. That is still Dwight Howard by a lot.