In a big time trade on Friday, the LA Lakers traded Kwame Brown to the Memphis Grizzlies for forward/center Pau Gasol. The Lakers will also receive the Grizzlies second round draft choice in 2010. In exchange Memphis also receives guard Javaris Crittenton, guard Aaron McKie (who the Lakers signed earlier today), the draft rights to Marc Gasol and first round picks in 2008 and 2010. This should make the Lakers contenders in the West and helps them get rid of the overpriced Brown. Kobe Bryant has got to be happy with this deal, doesn't he? This could be one of those trades that changes the playoff run for the Lakers and be a huge help in rebuilding the Grizzlies in future years. Gasol is a 7th year player out of Spain and averaging 18.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.44 blocked shots per game this season. The 27 year old 7’0” forward/center has career averages of 18.8 points and 8.6 rebounds. Gasol was a 2006 NBA All-Star and 2001-02 NBA Rookie of the Year, Gasol also won a gold medal with Spain at the 2006 FIBA World Championships while being named tournament MVP.
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