Lakers extend Gasol 3 years, Kobe next?
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP)—Pau Gasol(notes) has agreed to a three-year contractextension with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s hoping Kobe Bryant(notes) follows hislead.
Gasol’s deal extends through the 2013-14 season, and could be worth morethan $60 million depending on future salary caps.
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The Spanish power forward has been to two NBA finals since joining theLakers on Feb. 1, 2008, propelling the franchise back into the league’s elite. Adependable No. 2 scoring option alongside Bryant, Gasol averaged 18.9 points and9.6 rebounds last season while Los Angeles won its 15th NBA title.
Gasol says he believes Bryant intends to finalize his own extension soon,keeping together the Lakers’ championship core for several more years.
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