Update: I was right about this trade and its significance. The Lakers wouldn't have made it to the Finals against Boston if not for Gasol. His trade was extremely important in how the Western Conference played out.
2/9/2008 - Gasol isn't a huge name like Shaquille O'Neal, but he is an All Star caliber player. Pau and Kobe isn't Shaq and Kobe, but it will definitely help the Lakers improve as they head towards the playoffs. This makes them a real threat in the West, and this story will become bigger if the Lakers keep rolling with Gasol as Kobe's sidekick.