I'm sorry, but you're just flat out wrong. I've watched him on league pass the last 2 years, and he is as good as they get in the post. He also always draws fouls under the hoop, and is usually in the top 5-10 in FTA's in the entire league. All he does is back down players...maybe i'm wrong but i'm guessing you just haven't seen too much of him. Edit: I'm also pretty sure he was in the top 5 or 10 in points in the paint last year. Ok, if that's the case that's better. As you said, I've only seen Gasol a few times - a few playoffs games a few games against the Bulls or the LA teams. I hope you're right but I really would waiver on trading Deng. Yeah, Gasol's game is basically face up, drive past the guy and get clobbered driving into the lane or back down and try something. He's a pretty good passer too. I love Deng, but if he is the centerpeice in a trade for Gasol I'd probably have to pull the trigger. Hopefully the demand will become a little more well known and drive down his value alot, to where all we would need to give is financial relief and a pick. No way do I give up Deng for Gasol. Deng is already a very solid player and he's only gonna get better.