new possible deal?
Now I hear the Lakers are contemplating swapping Pau Gasol for Josh Smith. Statistically, at first glance, appears to be a good deal for the Lakers. But stats don't tell the whole story.
First, Kobe and Gasol have great chemistry. That is an intangible that is very important, maybe more important than pure stats.
Second, Gasol's stats were down last year - not because he didn't play as well, but because he had fewer touches - duh, no wonder his stats were slightly off. With Bynum growing up and not injured, more touches went to Bynum and fewer to Gasol. Given more touches, Gasol would have put up very nice numbers.
Kupchak, we are now set, please let well enough alone and let these players gel without the added anxiety of being on the trade block.
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