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Jerry West talks about Gasol & the Lakers
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:33 am
by Jordan-esque
"I think the Lakers have the best team in the West and I said that before they got him," West said Friday in a rare interview.
"He's a terrific kid, a very skilled offensive player," West said of Gasol. "He's got size and some versatility. He's a very good player. It's a terrific deal for the Lakers. He's a wonderful person. Very team-orientated. If you're around him you'll find he's not aloof. I have nothing critical to say about him. This is a steal for the present."
"I think people are very excited about this trade, and obviously I'm very happy for Mitch. I've seen some of the criticism he's gotten here and it's not justified. Pau has a good basketball IQ," West said. "This is a very positive thing for the Lakers and I think fans will appreciate him."
The Gasol trade was the first of three major moves by Western Conference contenders. In quick succession the San Antonio Spurs signed Damon Stoudamire to replace the injured Tony Parker and the Phoenix Suns acquired O'Neal from Miami.
But in his mind, there's still one clear favorite.
It's not the Suns.
Said West: "I still don't think they're as good as the Lakers."
Full article
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Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:37 am
by numbas
wow is all i have to say
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:43 am
by Danny Darko
Hahah. Well said Logo. You will always be a laker at heart.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:51 am
by Minhee
We Miss You Mr. Clutch!!!!!!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 9:14 am
by Sofa King
Props to Mitch. Making everyone who ever called out Mitch (including myself) eating crow. Jerry West may have just won one championship as a player, but he help bring so many more as a GM. It's nice to finally have that hands on experience Mitch had under him rubbing off.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 9:41 am
by SashAlex
Mitch da best !
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 10:17 am
by Slava
Jerry West is a true Laker man. The man has his prints left on all the memorable Laker championships.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 2:59 pm
by dingclancy
Jerry West is a homer
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 3:07 pm
by Tommy Trojan
You know Jerry hooked us up with this.
We love you Jerry
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 5:40 pm
by Squirrel Boy
Big_Bad_LA wrote:You know Jerry hooked us up with this.
We love you Jerry
Werd homeboy.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 5:43 pm
by Phil Jackson
Second Greatest Shooting Guard of All Time after Kobe Bryant.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:11 pm
by The Laker Kid
Jerry is a Laker for life...
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:29 pm
by semi-sentient
Phil Jackson wrote:Second Greatest Shooting Guard of All Time after Kobe Bryant.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:08 pm
by TonyMontana
Props to J.W and thanks for the hookup , I know he had something to do with us GETTING HOOKED UP with PAU ....
I dont care if anyone else from other teams read this .....
We got HOOKED UP by Memphis .............. and By J.W ....
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:31 pm
by MAMBAEMD
The Logo has always been and will always be a Laker.
This is a man that was so nervous during Laker games that he could not watch and would go out for walks and drives because he was so nervous.
He has left his imprint on this organization forever.
The Laker Nation will always LOVE the Logo.
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:41 pm
by MikeyMike
Phil Jackson wrote:Second Greatest Shooting Guard of All Time after Kobe Bryant.
Wasn't there a guy by the name of Mike? I forget his last name...
Posted: Sat Feb 9, 2008 9:51 pm
by Real_Laker_One
Gotta Love the Logo good read and i hope shaq first game is against the lakers.