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Old 12-31-2006, 05:57 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Re: Memphis will tank this year

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Originally Posted by Rawse
I've always hated this idea.

Pau Gasol is a Top 5 power forward and a Top 3 center. Who's in this draft that's going to that good at his position or as versatile? One guy?

And after that, you're trading Pau Gasol for a percentage chance at getting that guy. You 100 percent have Pau Gasol now, and his contract is more than reasonable.

He's the one that needs to stay. Just complement him.
I also don't see any sense in trading Gasol away. He is still 26 and has some upside. Even if he might not be the first to option in two or three years, he is an absolute keeper. There is no reason to rebuild without him.
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