I had a love hate with Pau. He was soft, he was not athletic, and the only time he showed emotion was when he dunked over a point guard really hard. There were times when he had the opportunity to lead the eam with Kobe out due to injuries and such with the ball going through him, with very little to show.
However, he did help us win two titles, for that I am happy. He belongs to a team with a coach that maximizes returns on player skillsets...like in Chicago or San Antonio...he has some skills...
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I'm gonna miss Pau; it's rare when you have a basketball player that you like and also seems to be a pretty good dude. He gave a lot to the Lakers and he deserves all the respect and appreciation. I hope you have an amazing run in Chicago Pau and thanks for everything you brought here, it was a great ride.
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Tough to see Pau leave. He doesn't get enough credit for our championship run. Especially the first one against the Magic, he completely shut down Dwight. I believe he held Dwight to zero dunks for the first like 7 quarters or something.
Game 7 against the Celts alone should earn him a statue
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Game 7 against the Celts alone should earn him a statue
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Good points.
Interesting wrote:Tough to see Pau leave. He doesn't get enough credit for our championship run. Especially the first one against the Magic, he completely shut down Dwight. I believe he held Dwight to zero dunks for the first like 7 quarters or something.
Game 7 against the Celts alone should earn him a statue
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Thanks for the memories and 2 rings Pau... Good Luck in Chicago
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best wishes, one of the few former lakers I could say that for and truly mean it. Guy was class act minus the constant moaning bout touches. Top 3 fav. lakers of all time for me
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It sucks to see him go but it was for the better for both of us. He went through a lot of turmoil and rumors. I'm sure he'll be a good piece with Chicago.
I was surprised or maybe I haven't seen anything but I thought he would thank the Laker fans.
I was surprised or maybe I haven't seen anything but I thought he would thank the Laker fans.
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Bye Pau and thank you for what you've given us.
I'm gonna miss the stupid screaming... but at least Swaggy P will replace that with bricks.
I'm gonna miss the stupid screaming... but at least Swaggy P will replace that with bricks.
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