Marc Gasol will play for Girona, the basketball club in Spain that he founded in 2014. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Marc Gasol to play for Spanish club he founded in 2014

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 11/25/21

Former NBA center Marc Gasol announced Thursday he will play for the Girona, the basketball club in Spain that he founded back in 2014.

OFFICIAL: Marc Gasol signs a deal with Girona in Spain’s second division. pic.twitter.com/g2oxqnXVLO
— Dionysis Aravantinos (@AravantinosDA) November 25, 2021

Gasol, 36, also serves as owner and president of the club.

The 14-year NBA veteran, who spent 11 seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, last played with Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 5.0 points, 2.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 52 games played for the Southern California team.

He also spent two seasons with the Toronto Raptors.