Someone get Pau Gasol a parachute, because he's been in a free-fall for nearly two years.
Life as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers hasn't been easy for Gasol since 2011. He's gone from a heralded All-Star and championship pillar to a seven-foot impediment that has been relegated from the bench wondering if his days in Hollywood are numbered.
It's been that far of a fall, that steep of a decline for Pau.
After his arrival in Los Angeles, his story seemed poised to be a triumphant one. All-Star appearances, championships and overall consistency were supposed to be the pillars from which his narrative was constructed. Instead, his is rapidly becoming a tragic tale.
One that doesn't seem as if it's on the verge of being reversed.
February 2011: Pau Peaks
In 2011, Gasol was named to his fourth All-Star Game. It was his third consecutive appearance, and three out of his total four selections came with the Lakers.
Fittingly enough, the then-30-year-old Gasol had his best All-Star performance yet, dropping in 17 points and grabbing seven rebounds to help lead the Western Confe ...
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Timeline of Pau Gasol’s Fall from NBA All-Star to Ultimate Lakers Scapegoat
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