The Toronto Raptors 'Big Spain' Marc Gasol has decided to use the player option to stay. Gasol had a player option to become a free agent after the end of the season. Gasol has chosen to stay in Toronto, though it was originally expected to sign a new contract with the FA.
Gasol won his first championship this season, He went from Memphis Grizzlies to Toronto through a trade during the season and he helped boost Toronto's power. He kept the inside of the defense and the attack firmly, they made good use of their colleagues through clear screens and passes.
Even at the time of the trade, there was no insecurity, because there is a limit in maneuverability. But Toronto reinforced Inside through Gasol, which helped them win the championship. Toronto's first round of the playoffs led to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors.
Gasol had 13.6 points (.448, 363.759), 7.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 rebounds for the game, scoring 30.8 minutes per game in 79 games in Memphis and Toronto this season. He has had the worst season since his second year in the NBA since joining the 2008-2009 season. He was on the bench after being traded to Toronto. However, he was able to make enough of his name to power the team.
There was news that New Orleans Pelicans would be interested if gasol was originally on the market. New Orleans traded Anthony Davis (Lakers) for the offseason but secured a number of prospects and appointed Zion Williamson in the first round of the 2019 draft.
But there was no reason for Gasol to leave Toronto. The next season's salary is about $ 25.6 million, and Toronto's power is still strong. If he becomes a free agent, it is hard to get annual $ 25 million contract. Gasol will be awarded the next season's salary with this option, and it is understood that he will be making a new decision in the summer of 2020.
Kawhi Leonard is also considered to be in talks with Toronto because of gasol residue. Leonard also has a player option after this season and can be a free agent. Leonard is also hoping to sign a long-term contract, and even when he asked for a trade last summer. But if Toronto has enough power, then Leonard is unlikely to survive.
If Leonard remains in Toronto, he is likely to sign a two-year contract with player options. After that, we can aim for a long-term contract, so he can play one more season this season and challenge the championship in the upcoming 2019-2020 season. If Toronto sees Leonard behind Gasol, they will be considered as a winner next season.
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