3. Pau Gasol
Gasol’s decision may actually depend on Anthony’s, which will depend on what James does.
Gasol is reportedly mulling offers from Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Oklahoma City and San Antonio. OKC may be a long-shot, and if Miami starts to deconstruct it’s likely out of the picture. That leaves New York, Los Angeles and San Antonio are the top three options.
At 34, Gasol could finish out his contract where he won two championships in L.A. Or he could try and chase a ring alongside ‘Melo in New York, where a familiar face in Jackson is now running the show. The Spurs offer a chance to be a role player on a championship-caliber club right away.
I know he wants to play with ‘Melo, but if the Lakers strike out on him they have to retain Gasol.
