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03:43 PM ET 11.30 | It's no secret that Pau Gasol is not an ideal fit for Mike D'Antoni's system. The new Los Angeles Lakers coach admitted as much in an interview on ESPN Radio. However, D'Antoni also admitted that it was on him to figure out a way to maximize Gasol's talents. "I just don't see how a player as smart as he is, as talented as he is, as big as he is, doesn't fit into anybody's scheme," D'Antoni said. "Then I've got to re-examine myself and think, 'I can't play with Pau Gasol?' C'mon. He's won two championships. I gotta rethink what I'm doing." Gasol, for his part, said "it's a big plus" that D'Antoni believes in him, but admitted that he is having trouble figuring out how to fit into a system after being such a focal point for so much of his career.

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November 30, 2012 03:59 PM ET

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more ky

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November 30, 2012 06:17 PM ET

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Sure, get rid of the only team player on the Lakers... Smoothe move.....

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November 30, 2012 11:26 PM ET

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Let Steve figure it out...

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December 1, 2012 10:23 AM ET

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You're Not The Best Or The Brightest, Bro.

I Love LA

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December 1, 2012 04:50 PM ET

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8 assists; that's significant for a PF. Very unselfish and doing what it takes to help his team win.

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December 1, 2012 06:15 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:17 PM ET 11.30 by slipped on a peeling

Sure, get rid of the only team player on the Lakers... Smoothe move.....

Kobe's not a team player?

Oh yeah I forgot he put out a statement before the season started saying he'd fine himself $2,500 everytime he passes the ball!