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Mike D’Antoni announced that Pau Gasol would be permanently removed from the Lakers’ starting lineup. Gasol wasn’t too happy with the decision.

  • Michael Jones

    Michael Jones

    Pau not happy about being benched

    USA TODAY Sports

    “I have never been a role player in my life and I don’t like it right now,” Gasol said to TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager

    Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ 95-83 loss to the Chicago Bulls, reported asked Gasol whether he thought his diminished role could result in his days in Los Angeles coming to an end before the trade deadline.

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  • Conrad Kaczmarek

    Conrad Kaczmarek

    Pau Gasol out as starter forever

    Kevork Djansezian

    For Laker fans, this is just another instance of the annoying drama that has constantly surrounded the 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers. For non-Lakers fans, it’s another example of just how hilarious the second best team in Los Angeles can be.

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