New York has a record of 23-9 when Stoudemire doesn't play and a record of 23-29
Holy cow! I didn't realize it was that bad! I'd love to do this trade, although I know we'd have to include a lot to sweeten the deal (I think).
I would take a healthy Amare over Gasol anyday but Amare's health is only getting worse. SIGN ME UP for this trade now!
I would do this deal in a heartbeat if it doesn't include Shumpert.
MDA save us!!! 
I predicted this trade the minute MDA got hired
gunsnewing wrote:I would take a healthy Amare over Gasol anyday but Amare's health is only getting worse. SIGN ME UP for this trade now!
why? Gasol rebounds and defends much better than Amare.
I guess we can put the "Greater Fool" theory to the test.
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When I read this, and the fables told on the UK I can see how it works beyond the stock market.
I'm pretty sure this rumor is just that, a rumor.
But man...This is like the perfect Power Forward for this team. He can post, he can hit mid to long range J's, he can PnR, he can pick and Pop, he can Pass, and he's an excellent rebounder/shot blocker. Light years ahead of Amare on the defensive side of the ball.
Only thing Amare had over Pau all these years was explosiveness and athletic ability. Now that that's gone, it's a no brainer.
But, I'm pretty sure this trade rumor is bogus...so I'll just move along. 
Gasol is another veteran with championship expereince, not to mention the things Chuckbuck said he can do.
He's also much less of a knucklehead than Amar'e (fire extinguisher).
I actually prefer Amar'e but it's whatever. Both are good players.
Nalod wrote:Pau is soft.........
GODDAMIT HE IS!!!
But I would J in my Pants if this rumor was true, which it's not...so still moving along...
knicks1248 wrote:I predicted this trade the minute MDA got hired
This has been the most talked about trade for the past 2yrs
ChuckBuck wrote:Nalod wrote:Pau is soft.........
GODDAMIT HE IS!!!
But I would J in my Pants if this rumor was true, which it's not...so still moving along...
Pau is soft. Amar'e has been greatly slowed by injuries. It all evens out. I do like Amar'e though and would like to see him stay and attempt to finish what he began.
NUPE wrote:I actually prefer Amar'e but it's whatever. Both are good players.
Me too.
As much as I DISliked the STAT signing (because of the money and years not the player), I really do wish him well and want him to suceed here in NY with Melo....but if it can't happen, Gasol will do well here I think.
This may be good for STAT if he can't adjust to Melo being the ALPHA
What?! I can't imagine this is real. What would the Lakers possibly get out of it? Why wouldn't they be trading Gasol for a package of role players since depth has been their biggest problem going back to last season? I doubt very much that this is real.
NUPE wrote:ChuckBuck wrote:Nalod wrote:Pau is soft.........
GODDAMIT HE IS!!!
But I would J in my Pants if this rumor was true, which it's not...so still moving along...
Pau is soft. Amar'e has been greatly slowed by injuries. It all evens out. I do like Amar'e though and would like to see him stay and attempt to finish what he began.
I know I know, the whole "Knicks are Back" proclamation by Amare in 2010, and that he was the first to commit yada yada...Do guys here not know if this trade were to go down, we take back less years from Pau, and get out from under Amare's uninsured contract?
Player for Player, it could be considered a wash for both teams. But financially, cap wise, and flexibility wise Gasol is still very much in demand...he was almost traded for CP3 until Stern vetoed!
A lot of Laker fans say Gasol is no where near the player he's remembered or thought of as being- he's declined a lot, and is much slower. They say he's better suited as a centre these days. Gasol of a few years ago would have been great, but it might be best if you catch some Laker games to see what he's like now.
smackeddog wrote:A lot of Laker fans say Gasol is no where near the player he's remembered or thought of as being- he's declined a lot, and is much slower. They say he's better suited as a centre these days. Gasol of a few years ago would have been great, but it might be best if you catch some Laker games to see what he's like now.
Gasol would be fine if his coaches would just get him the ball on the low block consistently instead of running this Princeton offense trash and SSOL crap that pulls him out of the paint and away from basket.
smackeddog wrote:A lot of Laker fans say Gasol is no where near the player he's remembered or thought of as being- he's declined a lot, and is much slower. They say he's better suited as a centre these days. Gasol of a few years ago would have been great, but it might be best if you catch some Laker games to see what he's like now.
old and slow....where do i sign :)
its like you got speacial telepathy abilities!