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Los Angeles Lakers centre-forward Pau Gasol, 33, said he is 'excited' about becoming a free agent in July. Last season was one of the worst in Los Angeles' history, setting a franchise record with 55 losses. Gasol completed his seventh season with the Lakers averaging 17.4 points and 9.7 rebounds in 60 games.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Pau Gasol, Lakers centre-forward:

"... At some point I'm gonna have to make a decision and I'll have to decide where I'm gonna play and who I'm gonna play with so it'd be exciting I look at this an opportunity... probably for... the first and maybe only time I'll be a free agent where I can choose and it's exciting it's nothing that I experienced before in the NBA so it should be fun."