Pau Gasol had played for three years with only a short break due to the NBA season and his commitment to Spain's national team. Gasol is not on the national squad this summer and the time off has been refreshing. "I feel I've been able to disconnect from basketball and recuperate from all the fatigue that had accumulated," Gasol told the Los Angeles Times Wednesday. "I'm happy that I made the decision of not competing. It's for the best for my body and my career. I feel good physically." Even though he's not playing, that doesn't mean he's just sitting around. He's working out with a trainer twice a day and he's preparing for a trip to India, according to the paper. Such rest this summer could give Gasol some fresher legs to start the season. Source: LA Times
