Pau Gasol Believes Spain Can Win Gold Medal in London

As I’m sure many of you know, the 2012 London Olympics are just around the corner, and two key Lakers players will be participating. While Kobe Bryant will once again be looking to lead Team USA to the Gold, forward Pau Gasol will try to follow up Spain’s Silver medal performance in 2008 with a Gold in 2012.

Heading into the games, Gasol told FIBA.com he’s confident that Spain can bring home the Gold.

“My expectations are high. It will be a tough competition for everyone but I’m looking forward to being in London. My teammates and I will fight for the gold medal. I think that we can win the tournament. We have a lot of talent and everyone will be very motivated to give it their all on the court. We’re afraid of no one.”

Things might be difficult for Spain, however, as they will be without guard Ricky Rubio, who suffered an ACL injury during the NBA season. Still, that isn’t tempering Gasol’s expectations.

Team USA will also be without one of its top players, as Dwight Howard will be out due to a back injury. Still, Bryant is expected to have Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James on the roster with him, as well as several other NBA stars.

You May Also Like

Lakers News: Earl Clark To Receive MRI On Injured Right Foot

The Lakers can’t seem to catch a break. After losing Pau Gasol…

Lakers News: LaVar Ball Told Lonzo Ball He Was ‘Handling’ LiAngelo Ball’s Legal Situation In China

Los AngelesLakers rookie Lonzo Ball is having to deal with news that his brother, UCLA guard LiAngelo Ball, is arrested in China on charges of shoplifting…

Dennis Schroder Says Lakers Will Make 2023 NBA Playoffs

The tide turned on the Los Angeles Lakers season when they acquired the combination of D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley…

Report: Lamar Odom Involved in Car Accident

According to ESPN Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom was involved in…