<p>Despite logging in with impressive performances for seven seasons at the FedEx Forum, Gasol was a relative unknown, but all that changed with the trade, which was the biggest move in NBA history until Lebron James' move to the Heat this year.<br /><br />Gasol, who was brought in to fill the void left by Shaquille O' Neal's move to the Miami <br />Heat, guided the Lakers to the NBA Finals in 2008 -- which they lost to Boston Celtics -- and helped them add two more championships, to their already swollen overall tally of 15, in 2009 and 2010.<br /><br />"That was a very big move for my career," said the 30-year-old Gasol, who was in Mumbai on Wednesday to conduct an NBA Clinic. "The move got me the championship rings. We worked really hard and it was an amalgamation of a brilliant bunch of things that made us this good,"<br /><br />The three-time All-Star, known for his incredible agility and versatility on the post and drive, was confident that the Lakers will continue to dominate.<br /><br />"We are working really hard to bring home another title. I'm honoured to play with Kobe (Bryant) and I think the team has become a formidable force. There are new teams and newer challenges thrown at us but I'm confident that we can work around it all," said the former Barcelona player.<br /><br />To add to a list of incredible performances in the American league since his debut, Gasol played a vital cog in Spain's silver medal finish at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.<br /><br />"That was a brilliant feeling. It's very different from how things are in the NBA. You know to have an entire country’s hopes on your shoulders is quite a responsibility. It was a fun experience and I've enjoyed my stint with the National squad thoroughly," noted Gasol.<br /><br />Talking about his experience in Mumbai, Gasol said: "This is my first time here and it's looking good. I've come here to promote the sport and that's why we got the trophy along. It's a wonderful place. <br /><br />“Only in the days to come will I be able to tell you about the quality of basketball because I've not got a chance to see anything yet."<br /></p>
<p>Despite logging in with impressive performances for seven seasons at the FedEx Forum, Gasol was a relative unknown, but all that changed with the trade, which was the biggest move in NBA history until Lebron James' move to the Heat this year.<br /><br />Gasol, who was brought in to fill the void left by Shaquille O' Neal's move to the Miami <br />Heat, guided the Lakers to the NBA Finals in 2008 -- which they lost to Boston Celtics -- and helped them add two more championships, to their already swollen overall tally of 15, in 2009 and 2010.<br /><br />"That was a very big move for my career," said the 30-year-old Gasol, who was in Mumbai on Wednesday to conduct an NBA Clinic. "The move got me the championship rings. We worked really hard and it was an amalgamation of a brilliant bunch of things that made us this good,"<br /><br />The three-time All-Star, known for his incredible agility and versatility on the post and drive, was confident that the Lakers will continue to dominate.<br /><br />"We are working really hard to bring home another title. I'm honoured to play with Kobe (Bryant) and I think the team has become a formidable force. There are new teams and newer challenges thrown at us but I'm confident that we can work around it all," said the former Barcelona player.<br /><br />To add to a list of incredible performances in the American league since his debut, Gasol played a vital cog in Spain's silver medal finish at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.<br /><br />"That was a brilliant feeling. It's very different from how things are in the NBA. You know to have an entire country’s hopes on your shoulders is quite a responsibility. It was a fun experience and I've enjoyed my stint with the National squad thoroughly," noted Gasol.<br /><br />Talking about his experience in Mumbai, Gasol said: "This is my first time here and it's looking good. I've come here to promote the sport and that's why we got the trophy along. It's a wonderful place. <br /><br />“Only in the days to come will I be able to tell you about the quality of basketball because I've not got a chance to see anything yet."<br /></p>
