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Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:27 pm
by Slava
I used google translate with piss poor results but here are the main pieces:

On his recovery:

P. It was not a compliment. We talked about his knees.
R. I'm much better. I can not do physical exercises and still will not start until August to work hard. Practical especially swimming.


Relationship with Kobe:
P. What is your status in the template? Do you feel embraced by their peers?
R. Since two years I feel very supported by Kobe. Two years ago, in January or February, jumped into the fray to say, 'Enough of this, let him alone. If you want to pass it, do it, and if not, trust him. I can not be that a player is well '. The next day I called Kupchak. I gave assurances that followed. A year and a half later, still.

P. What does seem clear is that Kobe, after learning of the decision to Howard, 'tweeted' a picture in which they appeared together. Is it the reflection of what will be next season?
R. My thanks to Kobe. Our relationship has strengthened a lot these years. I appreciate the continued support and constant. He is a player who has attained, is the best laker of the story and has this deference to me has great significance. We'll see what we can do this year. Since then, our desire is to compete for everything.


On team needs:

P. What the Lakers need to return to fight for the ring like in 2010?
R. After amnesty Metta, we need two forwards high they can defend Durant, LeBron or Carmelo. We need young people with speed and explosiveness to run front and rear, and stop the counter. It is one of our major defects. The NBA teams moving towards faster and prettily, with 'four' of small stature and very versatile. I think that makes us lack.


Original link for Spanish speakers

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:35 pm
by semi-sentient
After dogging Gasol last year I'm glad he's still on our template.

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Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:45 pm
by MistyMountain20
I'll always be a Pau fan, guys a true professional.

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:35 pm
by EArl
SlavaMedvedenko wrote:I used google translate with piss poor results but here are the main pieces:

Spoiler:
On his recovery:

P. It was not a compliment. We talked about his knees.
R. I'm much better. I can not do physical exercises and still will not start until August to work hard. Practical especially swimming.


Relationship with Kobe:
P. What is your status in the template? Do you feel embraced by their peers?
R. Since two years I feel very supported by Kobe. Two years ago, in January or February, jumped into the fray to say, 'Enough of this, let him alone. If you want to pass it, do it, and if not, trust him. I can not be that a player is well '. The next day I called Kupchak. I gave assurances that followed. A year and a half later, still.

P. What does seem clear is that Kobe, after learning of the decision to Howard, 'tweeted' a picture in which they appeared together. Is it the reflection of what will be next season?
R. My thanks to Kobe. Our relationship has strengthened a lot these years. I appreciate the continued support and constant. He is a player who has attained, is the best laker of the story and has this deference to me has great significance. We'll see what we can do this year. Since then, our desire is to compete for everything.


On team needs:

P. What the Lakers need to return to fight for the ring like in 2010?
R. After amnesty Metta, we need two forwards high they can defend Durant, LeBron or Carmelo. We need young people with speed and explosiveness to run front and rear, and stop the counter. It is one of our major defects. The NBA teams moving towards faster and prettily, with 'four' of small stature and very versatile. I think that makes us lack.


Original link for Spanish speakers

:lol:

Here are the main ones.

Q.Lets talk about your knees.
A. I am much better. i cannot do physical exercises and i will not begin working out harder until August. I am only woking through aquatic exercises.

Q.Will you be ready by the season?
A. I think i will. I will be working hard with joaquin Juan (trainer). i will do what it's needed to begin playing at a great level.

Q. If you were fine would you have played for Spain?
A. If I was ok I would have played :nonono:

(On Howard)
Q.Do you feel alleviated with the departure of howard?
I did not know if Howard staying would cause my departure out of LA, but it was possible.

Q.After your exit (retirement) will there be a new group of players that will take over.
A.It has already begun. We want to bring in four new players. Kaman has come to help our interior game.


He goes on to say that he has a lot of respect for Kobe etc.


Q.What do you think is need to return to battle for a ring like in 2010?
A. After amnestying Metta, we are in need of some big wings to guard Lebron/Durant/Carmelo. We need young, quick and explosive players. This is our main weakness. We are not able to guard the fast break. The NBA has evolved into a fast paced game.

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:07 pm
by TonyMontana
He needs to shed some weight. Last pics I saw of him he looked really out of shape.

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:46 pm
by Edrees
semi-sentient wrote:After dogging Gasol last year I'm glad he's still on our template.

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LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:08 am
by PandGneverfold
But I thought Kobe didn't get along with anyone? Lol hopefully pau can be healthy. I'm looking forward to him giving us 17/13 next year.

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:14 am
by MAMBAEMD
Pau is a class act.
I'm glad he is a Laker and hopefully will be with us next year.
It will be a contract year for him so he will try to be at his best.
He is very efficient on offense and under-rated on defense.

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:04 am
by Coopaloop
SlavaMedvedenko wrote:I used google translate with piss poor results but here are the main pieces:

On his recovery:

P. It was not a compliment. We talked about his knees.
R. I'm much better. I can not do physical exercises and still will not start until August to work hard. Practical especially swimming.


Relationship with Kobe:
P. What is your status in the template? Do you feel embraced by their peers?
R. Since two years I feel very supported by Kobe. Two years ago, in January or February, jumped into the fray to say, 'Enough of this, let him alone. If you want to pass it, do it, and if not, trust him. I can not be that a player is well '. The next day I called Kupchak. I gave assurances that followed. A year and a half later, still.

P. What does seem clear is that Kobe, after learning of the decision to Howard, 'tweeted' a picture in which they appeared together. Is it the reflection of what will be next season?
R. My thanks to Kobe. Our relationship has strengthened a lot these years. I appreciate the continued support and constant. He is a player who has attained, is the best laker of the story and has this deference to me has great significance. We'll see what we can do this year. Since then, our desire is to compete for everything.


On team needs:

P. What the Lakers need to return to fight for the ring like in 2010?
R. After amnesty Metta, we need two forwards high they can defend Durant, LeBron or Carmelo. We need young people with speed and explosiveness to run front and rear, and stop the counter. It is one of our major defects. The NBA teams moving towards faster and prettily, with 'four' of small stature and very versatile. I think that makes us lack.


Original link for Spanish speakers


Thank you for translating and sharing this.

Re: Pau Gasol interview in Marca

Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:32 pm
by Jakay
Spaniards really do have silver tongues.

Not that I'm saying I don't like Pau.