“He has a very high competitive drive, and he’s still very young, so he’s gradually channeling that energy that comes with youth,” Gasol explained regarding the French prodigy’s intensity. “He is decisive when he’s able to be near the basket on both offense and defense, using his wingspan to disrupt and dominate the game. As much as he can shoot from outside, where he’s truly decisive is in the paint,” noted the 46-year-old legend, emphasizing that Wemby’s true dominance remains inside. “More than because of Kobe, I think that the year I arrived at the Lakers, I was used to carrying a bigger offensive load. “Defensively, I took a step forward and was able to channel some of the energy I used on offense into defense.”