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

Pau Gasol Unsure of Future With Lakers

After more trade rumors surfaced yesterday surrounding Pau Gasol, and with the…

Magic Johnson Reportedly Wants To ‘Call The Shots’ For The Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a seemingly major move to bring back a former face of the franchise in Magic Johnson…

Lakers News: Frank Vogel Anticipating ‘Tweaks’ To Roster This Offseason

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis now have a full offseason to get healthy after injuries defined…

Lakers News: Nick Young Warned For Flopping In Win Over Hawks

Nick Young may have missed the first 10 games of the 2014-15…