The clock keeps ticking for Pau Gasol and, for now, it doesn't clear up any of his unknowns. In less than a month, he turns 40 and has been without an official game for 15 months, no less than since March 10, 2019 , a handful of minutes in his ephemeral passage through the Bucks. Without the Olympic Games as an imminent demand - if it had not been for the coronavirus breakdown, they would have played in little more than a month, which would have evidenced its absence - the center tries to play with the times in his favor. Because his intention continues to be to maintain the hope of returning to the courts.

This was reiterated this Tuesday, in a meeting with the media at the presentation of its Academy (Pau Gasol Virtual Academy by Santander) . The message is one of caution, its non-negotiable common sense, although, unlike on other occasions, the option of returning to Europe, specifically to the ranks of the Barcelona in which it was formed, seems to be gaining importance on its horizon. It is no longer a closed door. "When he is fully recovered we will see what is the best situation. It is attractive to finish in the Lakers or Barça, but you have to see the real possibilities. See what would be better for the circumstances of that moment. I have an open mind and I want to value it in a way objective, "he said, to continue:" If there is an option to return to the NBA, I will return, otherwise I will come to Europe. And in that case, Barça is what makes the most sense. "

But what makes Pau sleepy is his left foot, the stress fracture in the navicular bone that he had to undergo in the operating room. The one who still does not know his real state, because the break and the difficulties in recovering from confinement have not helped. "I am feeling quite well, I have good feelings, but I am still waiting for tests to confirm that my foot is fine. The pandemic has slowed down the process , but this is not entirely negative. I am calmer to recover," he confirmed of his operation. .

Gasol also reflected on the Olympic Games. Because, beyond the fact that he can physically reach 2021, the return of the NBA and the delay in the calendar can make the dates collide and many stars can not attend the appointment in Tokyo. "I hope there is no conflict of dates because, of course, I would love to be fighting for a new ring , but we will not know that. I hope that the NBA seeks a format that does not affect the Games and does not compromise any player" Pau reasoned.

"The Games still take me a bit far, especially because of this situation, which reminds us more than ever that we should focus on the present. What I would like is to give myself the opportunity to participate. It was my intention this year. Now I win a little time, but it is true that time passes for everyone, "he concluded.

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