Hey guys,
I usually lurk around dropping my two cents into other forums, but, I thought I need to write my thinking here.
Pau is not meshing in with D'Antoni's system, everyone can see that. LA need to trade him to fit the model that D'Antoni has made successful.
I read an article on Real GM about how Pau does not have an issue playing with D12, he has an issue with D'Antoni's system.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/225095/Gasol_Has_More_Issue_With_DAntonis_System_Than_Playing_With_HowardIn turn, D'Antoni has said "It's Pau who has to expand his game, and he'll expand out in the corner threes and he needs to take a couple, and we'll get him in the post when we can". He is not using Pau correctly, nor will he use Pau correctly.
What immediately came to my mind is, how Jeff Green has really improved his corner three ball this season. He would be a perfect fit in LA with Nash playing point, and the Lakers playing D'Antoni ball. Look, I am not delusional, Pau is obviously a MUCH better player than Jeff, but, for the system, Green could be a better fit. Especially with a big like Dwight paired with him. Look, if Rashard and Ryan Anderson can excel @ PF next to Dwight, no reason to think that Green couldn't either.
On top of that, the Lakers need Depth big time, so, if the Celtics offered a package around, say: Green, Bass or Lee, Sully or Bradley (depending if they take Bass or Lee) + picks, surely that has got to get it done? This makes the Lakers much more balanced and deeper.
What do you guys think? You think this could be somewhat realistic? Honestly, I think it is a good trade for LA, but, the only thing that may stop them from moving forward with this is the fact that this could make one of their biggest rivals a contender.
If that falls through, we need another big, I would go after Gortat, offering Sully + Lee and maybe a pick or whatever is needed to get it done.