Top Five Free Agents That The Denver Nuggets Should Pursue This Offseason
By Andrew Dill
Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Pau Gasol – Los Angeles Lakers (PF)
Pau Gasol has established himself as one of the best big men in the league through his career. He has almost always been a winner with the Lakers, but is contemplating whether or not it is time to move on. He had a fine season this year, but only played in 60 games and averaged 31.4 minutes per game. Offensively, he averaged 17.4 points per game, 9.7 rebounds per game and 3.4 assists per game. Defensively, he averaged 1.5 blocks per game and 0.5 steals per game. He shot 48 percent from the floor, 29 percent from long-range and 74 percent from the free throw line.
Although Pau Gasol is getting older, he can still be very valuable down low, both offensively and defensively. He would be a good addition to the Nuggets, especially as a mentor to the young big men they already have.