Sports - Saturday, February 2, 2008 15:37 - 0 Comments

Lakers acquire Gasol from Grizzlies

TORONTO — The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up frontline Friday with a key acquisition — 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.

“It shows a great deal of commitment from the organization,” All-Star Kobe Bryant said before the Lakers’ game at Toronto. “It’s a great step.

“It’s a matter of us just gelling now and putting it together,” added Bryant, who urged management to improve the team over the summer. “We’ve got a great bench. We have a lot of length, a lot of versatility. Now it’s time to walk the walk.”

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