The Lakers continue to roll out poor performances during the current injury-riddled season. Recently, Kobe Bryant was officially ruled out for the rest of the season.
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Following the announcement, Pau Gasol spoke after the ugly 102-131 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He talked about the comments that Kobe made to the media on Wednesday after practice saying the following according to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters:
Pau Gasol on Kobe's comments yesterday: "I think he spoke his mind and you got to respect him for that." (on TWC)
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 14, 2014
RE: Kobe comments, Pau reiterated: "He (Kobe) wants to be in the best possible position to win." (on @twcsportsnet)
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) March 14, 2014
It’s enlightening to see what Kobe Bryant said after his thoughts of the current season. It seems that Gasol might be on the same page with Kobe’s comments on winning with a contending team next season rather than rebuilding.
The real question is if Gasol is willing to return next season or is finally ready to head elsewhere for greener pastures. Kobe definitely wants Gasol back in the fold, but that ship may have sailed.
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