After playing with the Los Angeles Lakers for seven years, which included two NBA championships—Pau Gasol has announced via twitter, that he’ll be playing for the Chicago Bulls next season.
Gasol, 34, was acquired by the Lakers back in 2007 from the Memphis, and he immediately made his presence felt by helping the franchise win back-to-back titles (2008-10). Together with Kobe Bryant, their union proved to be one of the most successful duos in the league.
It hasn't been easy. After meditating it a lot I've chosen to play with the Chicago Bulls. Looking forward to this new chapter of my career
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 12, 2014
Last season, he averaged 17.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game for LA.
Now heading to the Bulls, the Spaniard will look to mesh well with all-stars Derrick Rose and Joachim Noah next season, as they try to win another Larry O’Brien trophy for the franchise. It’ll definitely take some time for Gasol to adjust, but one thing is for sure—he’ll be a vital key for the team’s success next season.
The newly formed Big Three of Chicago will look to deliver as soon as possible, and it’ll surely be fun to watch.
Benjamin Felix Santos is a 20-year-old senior college student from the Philippines. An aspiring NBA writer, who has been bleeding the purple and gold all throughout his life. His love and passion for the game will never die.
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