KG owns Gasol when they play head to head ( statistical evidence to prove it )

[wdleehi]

KG has had more success and bigger impact in the playoffs then Gasol coming into this season.



Isn't this the 1st year Gasol has won a playoff game?

Yeah, Gasol had been decidedly mediocre in the playoffs previously, especially in terms of rebounding.

  KG, on the other hand, has had several absolutely dominant playoffs.  I mean, in three consecutive seasons he put up 24.0/18.7/5.0, 27.0/15.7/5.2, and 24.3/14.6/5.1.  Another year, he almost averaged a triple-double (18.8/10.8/8..  While Memphis may be able to blame their past struggles on Pau's inability to come through in the clutch, there's no way Minnesota could have asked for more from KG than they got.

Plus, I think KG has a more positive effect on his teammate. Offensively and defensively (he inspired Pierce to be the defender he is capable of being)