He was named the BBL Best Defensive Player in 2012.[6] In 2013, he won the award again, and was as well named the BBL Finals MVP, after he won his fourth straight German League title.
On 22 July 2014, Gavel signed a two-year contract with the German champion Bayern Munich.[7] On 8 July 2016, it was announced that he signed a two-year extension with the team.[8] Gavel announced his retirement on 28 August 2018.
In July 2015, two months before EuroBasket 2015, Gavel expressed his desire to represent the senior German national team. On 13 August 2015, FIBA permitted him to switch to the German national team.[9] Gavel made his debut for Germany on 14 August 2015, against Croatia.[10]
Coaching career
In the 2019–20 season, Gavel would be the head coach of OrangeAcademy of the German third-tier league ProB.[11]