Why Pau Gasol Will Return to All-Star Form If Dwight Howard Leaves LA Lakers

Basketball fans and the media alike often forget that Pau Gasol is a center masquerading as a power forward. Consequently, if Dwight Howard bolts from the Los Angeles Lakers, Gasol will reclaim the starting center position and flourish.

Since joining the Lakers in 2007-08, Gasol has been a dominant performer when playing at his natural position of center. It allows him to go down in the low post and operate with optimal spacing.

When faced with single coverage on the low block, Gasol has consistently proven throughout h...

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