Even if that means not playing at all.
However, Gasol will regret not figuring out a way to get away from the Mike D'Antoni Lakers. This is not the Phil Jackson group that made him a champion; the offense is different, and his talents just don't seem to mesh with any of the units that D'Antoni employs.
Following the team's 107-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Gasol had this to say about whether or not he would request a trade (courtesy of ESPN LA's Dave McMenamin):
No, oh, that's radical. I still believe. I still have faith in what we have. I still have faith that I can be a big part in helping this team succeed. Right now, I'm not being able to do that very often.
Gasol has been upset with his role on the team, but apparently not enough to request a trade from the franchise that brought him his two NBA championships and a great relationship with teammate Kobe Bryant.
Here's what Gasol had to say about his role in the offense:
It's difficult sometimes because it's not up to me to get involved. I'm trying, but the times that I am at the elbows are the times that I get more involved and can make more plays from there, but it's not consistent.
It wasn't there last night, and Gasol did his best impersonation of an NBA player from the bench during the final frame. To add insult to injury, Jordan Hill was down with an injury, and D'Antoni still wouldn't turn to his former All-Star power forward.
J.A. Adande noted much of the same during the broadcast:
Jordan Hill's out with an ankle sprain, and still no Pau Gasol in 4Q. Not gonna question D'Antoni this time, as Pau's giving them nada.
— J.A...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
