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Now_Im_Not_Banned:
Lakers forward Gasol breaks finger while training with Spanish national team

By Elliott Teaford, Staff Writer
Updated: 08/10/2009 05:25:34 PM PDT

Lakers forward Pau Gasol reportedly will have to wear a splint for the next 20 days after breaking his left middle finger while training with the Spanish national basketball team. (Scott Varley, Staff Photographer)

Pau Gasol broke his left middle finger while practicing with the Spanish national team in Seville and underwent surgery Monday, Lakers spokesman John Black said. It's unknown how long Gasol might be sidelined.

Black received the news of the power forward/center's injury via a telephone call from Gasol's Spain-based agent, Arturo Ortega. A Spanish Web site reported Gasol hurt his left index finger while trying to block teammate Felipe Reyes' shot and was taken to a local hospital.

"There is a language barrier," Black said when asked about the discrepancy in the injured fingers as reported by Ortega and the Web site. Marca.com further reported that Gasol would be forced to wear a

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splint on his finger for the next 20 days.

Spain was one of the favorites to win the European Championships next month in Poland, but it's uncertain whether Gasol will be fit to play in the tournament.

Pau: Alerta roja (red alert), the Web site's headline blared.

Gasol and Spain won the silver medal at the Beijing Olympics last summer, losing to Kobe Bryant and Team USA in the final. Gasol and Bryant then teamed to help the Lakers win the NBA championship over the Orlando Magic in June.

The Lakers begin defensive of the 15 th title in franchise history Oct. 27 against the Clippers at Staples Center. Training camp opens the first week of October.


fuckin idiot

OG Hack Wilson:
GUMBYYYYYY

Antonio:
It's an injury, it happens. Why are you calling him an idiot? By the way it's not a big deal, plus it's his left hand too. He'll be ok.

Now_Im_Not_Banned:

--- Quote from: Antonio on August 10, 2009, 10:31:01 PM ---It's an injury, it happens. Why are you calling him an idiot? By the way it's not a big deal, plus it's his left hand too. He'll be ok.

--- End quote ---



well, i dont really think he's an idiot...but risking health for national games and potentially fucking up the Laker season DOES piss me off.

wcsoldier:
better now thand during the season ... as Antonio said no big deal ... US people do not get the importance for these players to play for their country ... Euro is important ...

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