Has Mike D’Antoni Ruined Pau Gasol’s Confidence?

Placing blame for the Los Angeles Lakers’ woeful start to the season has become a common theme. Truthfully, everyone involved not named Kobe Bryant has underachieved and failed to meet lofty expectations. Included in that conversation is Pau Gasol, but is his lackluster season attributed to Mike D’Antoni and his coaching system?

Gasol, a four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, is experiencing his worst professional season ever. His 12.2 points per game is a career low. Additionally, his 41.6 percent shooting from the field is rock bottom for his career. His 8.4 rebounds per game is his lowest total since 2005.

Gasol has struggled thus far, there’s simply no other way to put it...

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