Pau Gasol On What he wants from the Laker's Defense

[Al242]

“I want us to be solid on the defensive end,” the 7-foot Spaniard explained. “That’s what I want to see us do. I want us to be consistent every single game. I want us to stop teams and choke them. That’s what I like to see.

I do not know about anyone else, but when I read these words from Gasol, I felt a bit empowered. Gasoft no more, he is showing a little bit of a mean edge. It appears Gasol has been infected by the Black Mamba bite, keep it coming Gasol because we are going to need an edge from you this season if were going to compete for a championship.

[leeprettyp]

lol I just want to see it on the court from not just Gasol but the whole team. Commitment on that end of the court

[dockingsched]

pau always says the right thing. defense, teamwork, sacrifice. he's always on point.

[semi-sentient]

He can start by running the floor hard instead of waiting for a foul call on his verbal flops.

[EArl]

Pau says a lot of things. Hopefully he actually does something about it.

[tysonironmike]

Love Pau, Always says the right things and is very smart obviously, Whether any of what he said translates on to the court? I don't know..

[Stebo_SSK]

Love Pau, Always says the right things and is very smart obviously, Whether any of what he said translates on to the court? I don't know..

I love Pau too but I wish dude would just be quiet and go do it. 2 str8 years of awful from him in the postseason I dont want to hear **** from him. Show and prove Pau.

[TruSkool]

actions speak louder than words

[Edrees]

He can start by running the floor hard instead of waiting for a foul call on his verbal flops.

this

[JustAwesome]

Action does speak louder than words, but the players still have to give speeches like these. It still works on certain fans who get really excited from the words.

[Kobean]

I'd rather see him do it then hear him say he wants to do it too but clearly they asked him what he wants to see this season and he just gave an answer.

[TyCobb]

I'm glad to read that Gasol wants to play defense this year.

[The Skyhook]

I'm not sure I've heard Pau ever speak about defense during his time here. I'm still not sure our defense can get back to how it was back in 2009 and 2010. This team used to create momentum swinging turnovers and shot clock violations in crucial moments of the game. The guys on this team are older now which is why I'm not sure they can be as good defensively as they once were even with Dwight.

[ock]

Oh, the irony...

[Dr Aki]

pau's game would benefit greatly, if he would go straight into a move instead of holding the ball to see if someone is available for a pass

[Mamba Venom]

Gasol and Dwight should be able to play good help D if they get through the first line. Nash is the only liability if black swan Gasol shows up.