BARCELONA—Twice NBA Champion Pau Gasol has his sights on helping his boyhood team Barcelona win the Euroleague on his return to the club after a two-decade career in the United States.
Barca has not lifted the trophy since 2010 but is well-placed ahead of the playoffs, leading the round robin league table with four games remaining.
“To be able to come back here and help this fantastic team is something I can’t wait to do,” Gasol, who is recovering from a long-term ankle injury, said at his presentation on Thursday.
“The side is going well and one of my aspirations is to help them win the Euroleague, a trophy I’ve never won before.”
Gasol, now 40, first played for Barca …
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