In an interview with the New York Daily News, Jose Calderon admitted to trying to lure Marc Gasol to the Knicks. The connection goes back to Spain’s national basketball team, where the Gasol brothers and Calderon were once teammates. Then there’s the connection to Pau Gasol’s former Lakers coach, legend Phil Jackson. Despite Calderon’s best efforts to bring Marc Gasol over to the New York Knicks this offseason, Gasol signed back home in Memphis. Turning down offers for meetings with other teams.
“Not really surprised, I got the feeling he was staying. He’s playing really well with a really good team that’s ready to make the next step.