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Jul 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau (left) and general manager Gar Forman (right) pose for a photo with newly signed center Pau Gasol during a press conference at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Pau Gasol has been a Los Angeles Laker for the past seven years. However, even after a really productive year last year, he is making the move to play for the Chicago Bulls next season.
Gasol had a surprisingly very productive season with the Lakers last season. In his seventh year with the team, he averaged 17.4 points per game, 9.7 rebounds per game, 3.4 assists per game, 1.5 blocks per game and 0.5 steals per game. Those are much better numbers than his 2012-13 campaign where he only scored 13.7 points per game.
Now in Chicago, I think he will play great for the Bulls. With Derrick Rose controlling the offense, Pau Gasol should see plenty of great looks down low. I predict him getting around 18 points per game, 10-plus rebounds per game, three assists per game, two blocks per game and a steal per game. Expect a good season out of Gasol in Chicago.