Pau needs to hit the gym

Runningman · Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 83

He's been in the league 8 years now; we're not gonna see him all of a sudden put on 30 pounds of muscle (unless he goes out and befriends Bonds or Clemens or something) WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) with Pau.

Gramps · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

lunatic4jc · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

take pau for what he is.. he's not the most physically gifted.. but he's gifted enough.. and don't take his finesse and skills for granted.. would you rather have kwame's big body or pau?
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daco_inc · Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 942 Location: Fremont, CA

It's better he doesn't pack on the pounds. He's been in the league and playing for so long (and playing well i might add) at his current physique that any big change will lead to some huge adjustments in his game. Bynum could do it because he was young and did not yet have an identity. Core training would be very useful though.
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lunatic4jc · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject:

if the TS is simply saying that pau should try to get stronger during the summer.. then umm it really wasn't worth going through all this rambling to discuss about what everybody here has in the back of their minds..and who's to say pau doesn't hit the gym over the summer anyway?
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I also think we should use him at the 4 a little more and possibly put Turiaf in at the 5...they don't have a post game at the 5 and I think we can live with Pau on Boozer for a little while.

bokeron · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:07 am Post subject:

If someone suggests Gasol needs to hit the gym more... he is either ignorant or is implying he needs to bulk up.

Do you really think Gasol's training is something he and his mom plan on the evenings ? His training is already a work in progress, just as every other elite player. He is now a lot more stronger than before NBA. What more do you want from him when you suggest to "hit the gym" ?
You might suggest he needs better physical resistance, that he is not in good shape, that he is tired, and that he need to train more specifically those points...but strenght ... do you think that Memphis/Lakers were/are not controlling his trainings ?
So, as that is and has been taken care of already, the only thing left for me to think is you mean bulking up...or either you don't have a clue.

See, Gasol vs McHale... nonsense. Should I compare myself to Bryant given we both have the same height ?
McHale defense was not because of strenght, but because of nature.
You seem to think that strenght is the only thing that counts when rebounding, and is not. You need the will, you need the instint, the dedication. You can improve, but if you're not a good rebounder in your 7th NBA year, you will hardly ever become one.

Once again, Gasol is what Gasol is. He can improve what he is, but he can't became a different player. And you, Lakers fans among all, should be happy that you got THIS kind of player instead a Bynum clone.
Next year, with Bynum back, Lakers will have a more versatile game and more options to define the way they want to play. It might lead to a good end or not, but they will have more versatility than with two Bynums.

Enforcer · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 1797 Location: The internets

Pau is a finesse player. Live with it.

Ramballa · Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 335 Location: Covina

Pau needs to hit the salon! man12

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CarolinaLakerFan · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 315 Location: South Carolina

If anything, Pau needs to get slimmer and quicker. We've got to look at the BIG picture here folks. Next year he'll be at PF, playing against quicker guys like Amare, West, KG and Sheed. He'll also draw the assignment of Okur on the perimeter next season. Bynum will be guarding Boozer, and will own him. Let's not rush to judgement based on one playoff series with Utah. disagree

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Lqv2015 · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 2319

Seems like this is a sensitive matter for Gramps. man11

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Gramps · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

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A Gramps sighting? man4

lotus · Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 500

Pau bulking up is not going to mean much if he doesn't have the mindset to utilize that muscle. He's not a physical type of player and he doesn't play rough, so getting stronger for him means he'll probably just get slower. He's a finesse player and that's it.

jimbo327 · Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 10254 Location: Where Else?

Pau needs to say NO to Spain in the offseason, obviously not this offseason, but during the next offseason, just get in the gym and do the squats and upper body work. He needs to get stronger, and drink some shakes.

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Alleyhoops · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:06 am Post subject:

If Bryant has any influence, he'll be dragging Pau into the weight room this summer, wherever they are. I'm sure everyone recalls during one point in the fourth quarter where Kobe got the ball into Pau down low and Gasol did not go up strong (not that he really ever does) resulting in a critical miss. Bryant gave him a bit of a disconcerted look and shouted "Let's go!"

Pau's got great length and skills, but he's just a willow beneath the hoop. Yes, core strength is the conditioning regimen he should subscribe to.
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