Pau Gasol Offers Reason For Playoff Struggles & The Top NBA News

Top Story

Los Angeles Lakers Power Forward Pau Gasol was lambasted by critics so his sub-par performance in the 2011 Playoffs. In a recent interview with Marca, Gasol offered an explanation for his struggles. “It wasn’t about self-esteem.” Said Gasol. “It wasn’t about confidence. I collapsed. I was exhausted a little bit too.”

Gasol said he collapsed in the Playoffs: Pro Basketball Talk

The Latest on the Lakers

Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw was interviewed by the Golden State Warriors. [Sporting News]

The Latest on the NBA

Kendrick Perkins does not appreciate the media criticizing his teammate. [Slam Magazine]

Chicago Bulls Coach Tom Thibodeau wants his team to play ‘tougher.’ [ESPN Chicago]

The New York Knicks are interested in Morehead State’s Kenneth Faried. [New York Post]

NBA Playoffs- Schedule for May 21st, 2011

Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder- Game 3- ESPN- 9:00 P.M. EST/ 6:00 P.M. PST (Series tied 1-1)

[phpbay]Lakers Jersey, 3, “”[/phpbay]

You May Also Like

Brandon Ingram Believes Lakers Need ‘Hit-First Mentality’ To Overcome Habit Of Slow Starts To Games

While the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to struggle without LeBron James — and Rajon Rondo for that matter — some of the losses in what’s now a 3-7…

Frank Vogel Praises New Lakers For Fitting In With Film Room

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their preseason with a 114-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, finishing…

LeBron James & Anthony Davis Credit Rest Of Lakers For Stepping Up In Play-In Tournament Victory Over Pelicans

For the most part, the Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as LeBron James and Anthony Davis carry them…

2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Alex Fudge

The introduction of two-way contracts has really changed a lot around the NBA in terms of a team’s ability to develop young talent…