{"id":484737,"date":"2026-02-17T01:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/484737\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T01:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:32:10","slug":"pau-gasol-confirms-his-involvement-in-the-new-nba-europe-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/484737\/","title":{"rendered":"Pau Gasol confirms his involvement in the new NBA Europe league"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Johnny Askounis\/ info@eurohoops.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Pau Gasol has confirmed his involvement in a projected new European league, backed by the NBA and FIBA, and widely referred to as NBA Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this moment, there isn\u2019t a defined role. I\u2019m simply working with the NBA, with FIBA, and talking with teams to see what the evolution of basketball growth in Europe should be. From there, we\u2019ll see what role I end up playing, whether it\u2019s at the league level or with a team. So I think there\u2019s a significant opportunity to take a step forward and help our sport of basketball grow in Europe,\u201d he shared with Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Barcelona native maintains a profound connection with FC Barcelona, even as the club recently chose to remain with Euroleague Basketball over the NBA\u2019s expansion efforts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy link with Bar\u00e7a is natural and self-evident. Beyond any specific role, the priority is for the club to grasp the core concept and for us to collaborate with the NBA on a strategic approach. Ultimately, this represents a major paradigm shift for European basketball and the club\u2019s operational model. We must progress toward this goal gradually, but we are confident the outcome will be positive for everyone involved,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Gasol was instrumental in the project\u2019s early milestones, most notably the January summit in London that brought together teams and prospective sponsors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe matter of an external investor is something Barca must manage internally. The club needs to evaluate its specific situation and identify what is necessary to move forward. While it is not something I am directly involved in, I am here to help,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the former player added to his vision for the future of European basketball behind a new continental league.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ultimate goal is to transform European basketball into a sustainable model, one with real room for growth rather than a loss-making sport,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have a unique opportunity to build new relationships and a different model that offers a much greater margin for impact than what we have seen until now. We need to shift our approach, define our strategy, and establish a stable foundation from the start.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should build this from the ground up,\u201d he continued. \u201cBasketball is a globally significant sport, and I believe we have the space to enhance it as both an experience and a spectacle, going beyond just the magic of the game itself. That is exactly what we have come here to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The NBA and FIBA are targeting October 2027 for the tipoff of the new NBA Europe league.<\/p>\n

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