Why L.A. Lakers’ Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol Can’t Play Together

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought Dwight Howard into the fold, most fans and analysts did not expect Howard and Pau Gasol to have a hard time forming a cohesive tandem. Despite their expectations, it is clear that Gasol's game has seen a drastic decline since Howard's acquisition. 

An initial look at the numbers show that although Howard's numbers haven't suffered, Gasol has been a shell of his former self.

Averaging 12.2 points on 42.0 percent shooting from the field, Gasol's struggles go beyond his injuries and the system.