Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol confirmed that he agreed to a five-year, $100 million extension with the organization during a Tuesday press conference in Spain. (The big fella also informed his fellow countrymen that he won’t be representing them at EuroBasket this September, opting instead to rest.)
Gasol never intended to leave Memphis, and admits that he’s astonished by the richness of his new deal.
The big fella is now turning his attention to star point guard teammate Mike Conley, who reportedly turned down the Grizz’s attempts to re-sign him this past season.
Conley will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Per Spanish radio station RAC 1:
Marc Gasol: "I've never thought other option that wasn't Memphis. That's why I haven't met with anybody, despite I knew about the interest".
— Marc Mundet (@MarcMundet78) July 7, 2015
Marc Gasol: "It's a lot of money. Much more than I ever imagined. NBA is like this. It makes you dizzy".
— Marc Mundet (@MarcMundet78) July 7, 2015
Marc Gasol: "I feel from many places. From Memphis as well. I'm fine there. It's 14 years there with my familiy. We love to be there".
— Marc Mundet (@MarcMundet78) July 7, 2015
Marc Gasol: "I don't know how will go Mike's extension. He told me that if I was there, he'd be there. I hope he keeps his word".
— Marc Mundet (@MarcMundet78) July 7, 2015
