Spanish sensation Pau Gasol wanted to head home as soon as the regular season ended for his Memphis Grizzlies, but the NBA insisted that he stuck around.  Gasol complied, and after today he will now be taking some hardware with him on his way back home.

Gasol, averaging 17.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and two blocks, is expected to be named the NBA?s top rookie at a 11am press conference today.  

?He displayed deft scoring ability and Gasol's length produced nights when he dominated the boards and blocked numerous shots to close down the lane,? writes the Commercial Appeal.