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I don't think that the supposed "rift" between Pau and D'Antoni is as bad as some try to make it seem. I think they had their issues early in the season when Pau was hurt and trying to find his way in the offense.
Since then, Pau has figured out how to be effective in the offense and his numbers have shown it. I could be wrong, but I just don't think D'Antoni will weigh as heavily in Pau's decision as some want to believe.
Truth to tell, I think Kobe will have more influence on Pau's decision than D'Antoni.
In my opinion Gasol has been completely disrespected as a professional player and almost traded every time trades were ever considered. D'antoni does not play a system that is conducive to Gasol's talents. Quite frankly - I think he would be stupid to continue to play for the Lakers when he could join another team that is going to be relevent and if the Lakers don't intend to play defense(which appears to be the case) then they need to go out and get a bunch of young guys that can run like horses and shoot every which way. It almost worked in Phoenix before, so who knows