I meant to post these gems last night, but I didn't realize they (might have) led to Fratello getting canned this afternoon.
After last night's game:
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Originally Posted by Pau Gasol
"We're going through hell right now," Gasol said after amassing 29 points (12-of-16 shooting), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes. "This is a tough situation. The losing is getting into our heads. Something has to happen around here so this team can turn around. It's hard to put it that way, but it's the truth. Obviously something's not working. It's past frustration. It's embarrassing. Something has to change."
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Originally Posted by Mike Miller
"We've got to change something," said Griz swingman Mike Miller, who chipped in 18 points. "It's not like everyone in this locker room isn't feeling bad. It's frustrating, and frustration brings out the worst in people. We'll find out what we're made of now."
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Your star player is constantly the subject of trade talks in the Spanish media, and he's clearly gotten frustrated already after just eight games back in the lineup. Probably with his ludicrous minute-distribution. I think this was an ultimatum.
Mike Miller is a sight to see in the locker room after a game. Every game, he looks just devestated. Last year, no matter the outcome, he'd always be laughing and joking with Shane Battier.
The locker room as a whole was growing restless, and there might have been an outright mutiny if this continued much longer. The majority of the veterans look like they've quit (those who aren't playing hurt to begin with), and Rudy Gay has lost confidence.
Glad something changed. I'm looking forward to more changes.