The
Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition -- 7-footer
Pau Gasol of the
Memphis Grizzlies.
"It shows a great deal of commitment from the organization," All-Star Kobe Bryant said before the Lakers' game at Toronto. "It's a great step.
"It's a matter of us just gelling now and putting it together," added Bryant, who urged management to improve the team over the summer. "We've got a great bench. We have a lot of length, a lot of versatility. Now it's time to walk the walk."
The Lakers gave up Kwame Brown, rookie Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks for Gasol. The Spaniard is certain to help a Lakers team reeling from recent injuries to inside players, including blossoming center Andrew Bynum.
"We need a little scoring inside without Andrew Bynum," coach Phil Jackson said. "It gives us a post-up threat right now, and he's a good passer. We like that."
Jackson said Gasol could make his debut when the Lakers visit Washington on Sunday.
No. 22 Kansas State ended a 24-year, home-court losing streak against Kansas with an 84-75 victory Wednesday night against the previously unbeaten Jayhawks.With Kansas going down, No. 1 Memphis is the only unbeaten team left in Division I at 20-0.
how 'bout them number one ranked memphis tigers!!! north carolina lost to unranked maryland so i think now the tigers should get that top ranking.i've been a fan since '85 and that glorious final four year with turner,bedford,holmes,askew and lee.now we get a new cast twenty two years later thats going to build on this elite eight and go further this year to win it all.
just wondering if anyone has any opinions on online gambling.i liked having the option to do this until it got outlawed recently here in the united states.there is already a bill getting put together to repeal this stupid law.i'm a grown adult and i should have the option if i want to gamble online playing cards,betting horses or wagering on football.
what are your thoughts?
