LA Times: Gasol might come off the bench when he returns

[konex]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basket...,5030264.story

The Lakers are debating whether to bring Pau Gasol off the bench when he returns from knee tendinitis, said a person familiar with the team's thinking.

Gasol has struggled mightily this season, averaging 12.6 points and shooting only 42%, both career lows.

The Lakers are trying to decide how a demotion to the bench would affect Gasol. If they determined it would be adverse, they'd keep him in the starting lineup.

More in link. I understand it's a delicate thing for a starter to be benched but the spacing is just better with Dwight and Pau separated. You'd think how it affects the team's performance would be the #1 consideration here not Pau's feelings

[bdreason]

Pau and Amare should throw a "makin 20 mil a year off the bench" party.

[Cali Syndicate]

Great thing to do. Have him rotate in for Dwight so he can have a more comfortable role in the paint.

Probably best if the only time Pau and Dwight is on the court together would be to finish games.

[Spaulding]

Why not...not like it's going to hurt the Lakers.

If Gasol fails off the bench...he will be traded. This is his last shot.

[clipps]

So who'll start at PF? Jamison :? The Lakers have already put enough effort to turn into the league's laughingstock. The Lakers would have been better off with Mr. Potatoe Head.