Marc Gasol may consider return to Europe

Raptors center Marc Gasol may consider finishing his professional basketball career in Europe, according to Xavi Saiso Garcia of radio Ser Catalunya.

Saiso Garcia adds that the 35-year-old’s decision to play overseas will hinge on family reasons. Before joining the Grizzlies in 2008-09, Gasol spent five seasons overseas with FC Barcelona Lassa and Sant Josep Girona. The 7’1″ big man will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason after spending the last two seasons with the Raptors.

This season with the Raptors, Gasol averaged 7.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 3.3 APG in 26.4 MPG. Nevertheless, if the 13-year NBA veteran decided to play in Europe, it would not be the first time that we saw a player of his stature do so. Last offseason, Nikola Mirotic, who was an unrestricted free agent, signed a deal with Euroleague club Barcelona. The veteran forward reportedly would’ve received offers ranging between $45-50M in NBA free agency.