The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly made a splash at center last offseason when they signed Marc Gasol. There were high hopes that his skill set on both ends of the floor and championship pedigree would pay some dividends for the Purple and Gold.
Unfortunately, he was unable to find his rhythm while the team struggled and they ultimately sought out other options this time around.
The addition of Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan this offseason left Gasol as the odd-man-out of the center rotation. However, it appears his looming departure had become set in stone at the end of last season.