The Spanish national team player Marc Gasol announced this Wednesday the end of his basketball career after 20 active seasons in order to devote himself to the presidency of Basket Girona, where he played, and to devote more time to his family.
After a “very long and difficult process,” the two-time world and European champion with Spain, NBA champion with the Toronto Raptos and two-time Olympic champion (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) is leaving his playing career.
“It’s time to give back everything basketball gave me,” he said.
The decision was announced at a press conference in Barcelona and reflects his desire to manage the club he founded in 2014 and which he managed to promote to the top division of Spanish basketball in 2022.
In addition to the Raptors, he also played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers, and during his career he also represented Barcelona and Girona, helping, along with his brother Pau Gasol, form the Spanish team with two titles. European champion, two World Championships and two Olympic silver medals, marking an era in the sport in Spain and Europe.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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