L.A. Lakers: Pau Gasol’s Intelligence Matters More Than His Toughness

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol may never entirely escape his reputation as a soft player, but considering the things Gasol has accomplished in his career, does it really matter?

Gasol is a two-time NBA champion, one of the most important members of the Lakers' rotation, and has been instrumental in Los Angeles reaching the NBA Finals each season since he arrived in Hollywood.

Toughness has been an issue for Gasol ever since the Lakers 2008 Finals' loss to the Boston Celtics, but he has persevered from that point by relying on his intelligence, rather than his physicality.

And when I say intelligence I don't just mean on the court.

Gasol's intelligence goes far bey...

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