NBA: Ranking the Best Players In the Pacific Divsion
By Jack Hoang
7. Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 12, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Pau Gasol (16) shoots against Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) during the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
At 33, Pau Gasol is battling injuries in both knees that have forcing him into surgery this offseason. The Spaniard played in just 49 games this past season on an injury plagued Lakers roster.
Although Gasol is showing signs of slowing down, he still has a lot of life in his career. His fundamental play style is what can carry his career further into his 30’s. Though his numbers took a huge dip in 2012-13, Gasol was still close to averaging a double-double with 13.7 points and 8.6 rebounds.