Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports than number three pick Pau Gasol doesn't need his own coach.  And Sidney Lowe doesn't have to slow the practices down so that Gasol can understand his English.  Some Grizz players even report that Gasol has a bit of a mean streak.

But as Ike Austin says, "He's young, and he's going to be a nice project."  First on the agenda is getting some meat on the muscle.  At only 225 pounds he's going to take a beating inside.  And Grant Long says, "He's just not accustomed to the (NBA) style of play.  You have to get used to going to the basket and knowing somebody is going to foul you hard."

It's going to be interesting watching him learn the game, but early observers say Gasol is capable of generating offence both inside and outside.