The Los Angeles Lakers officially made the deal for free agent center Marc Gasol on Tuesday, finalizing another major move to their frontcourt this offseason. Also, according to reports, the deal will keep Gasol on the team for the next two seasons, which just so happens to lineup exactly with the length of LeBron’s contract.
Shams Charania of The Athletic/Stadium reported on Tuesday that Gasol’s deal is worth $5.3 million and will take him through next season with the Lakers. There are no options for player or team on the second season, so he will be with them barring trade or injury.
Marc Gasol has signed his two-year, $5.3M deal with the Lakers, source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. No team or player option in second season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 24, 2020
Gasol helps the Lakers majorly with both his size, basketball IQ, and passing ability. He’s also developed his 3-point range more in recent years and still has some moves in the post when he gets the opportunity. He’s a much better offensive playmaker than either Dwight Howard or JaVale McGee, though he is not as good as a finisher. However, Gasol should help LeBron James in sharing the load when it comes to helping create quality shots for Anthony Davis and the rest of the Lakers.
