The latest NBA trend, starting over a decade ago, has been for the big man to space the floor. Centers like Steven Adams and Andre Drummond were seen practicing their three-point shot.
One of the few NBA records or achievements that LeBron James could never attain in his career was the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. But he finished second in the race on two separate occasions: 2009 (behind Dwight Howard) and 2013 (behind Marc Gasol).
A new champion of the college basketball world was crowned on Monday night, with the Michigan Wolverines taking the top spot in one of sports’ best tournaments.
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Pau Gasol didn’t have to binge on Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser to know what he’s fighting for. The Netflix docuseries presented an ominous statistic – obesity rates in the US have climbed to 45% since The Biggest Loser went off the air.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
The Gasol brothers matter immensely to the Memphis Grizzlies. Drafted to the franchise — then located in Vancouver, British Columbia — with the third-overall pick in 2001, Pau Gasol came first.
It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.
The Memphis Grizzlies' scouting department and player development system have worked wonders, going back to the 2010s. Marc Gasol was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, but was acquired by Memphis in a trade for his brother, Pau Gasol, who went on to win two championships.
Marc Gasol recently sat down with the Out The Mud Podcast and gave fans an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the first time he encountered Nikola Jokic—long
Marc Gasol never wanted to leave Memphis. He was the soul of the Memphis Grizzlies’ grit-and-grind identity, a franchise cornerstone who embraced the city alongside Zach Randolph and Tony Allen.
Pau Gasol’s request regarding his brother Marc ultimately ended with him getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. After getting traded on the night of the 2001 NBA Draft, Pau Gasol slowly established himself as one of the best European stars in the league.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Former Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol has been named as an eligible candidate for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Gasol joins a list of first-time nominees, including NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, and Chamique Holdsclaw.
Marc Gasol, the defensive stalwart who played a pivotal role in delivering the Toronto Raptors’ first-ever NBA championship, has been named as an eligible candidate for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed a strong 13-member class on Sunday, including former eight-time All-Star Vince Carter, 2004 NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups and five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper. The next class may not be as impressive.
Span's chances of progressing came to an abrupt end when it lost to Canada on Friday.
The Memphis Grizzlies retired the jersey of Marc Gasol, honoring one of the very best players in franchise history. His No. 33 jersey will be deservedly immortalized for his incredible talent and impact on the franchise.
Marc Gasol got his No. 33 jersey retired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Many of his former teammates sent congratulatory messages to Gasol, including Dillon Brooks, who hilariously revealed Gasol called him a 'fool' during his rookie year and never said his name.
The Memphis Grizzlies are currently in the midst of the Ja Morant era, although that has temporarily been put on hold due to the star point guard’s season-ending
In a video posted to his X account, he talked about the "end of a chapter" — in three different languages. The former Defensive Player of the Year filmed the announcement at Bàsquet Girona, the Spanish League club he founded in 2014.
A three-time NBA All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year has announced his retirement.
Brothers Willy and Juancho Hernangomez combined for 29 points as Spain advanced to play France in the final with a 96-91 win.
Marc Gasol announced he will play for the Girona, the basketball club in Spain that he founded back in 2014. He also serves as owner and president of the club.
The Grizzlies will work with the longtime NBA veteran on waiver and release to allow him to remain in Spain with his family.
Gasol notched 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the win. However, his inconsistency this season is the main reason why Vogel wants Drummond to the starter.
Gasol admitted frustration with his reduced role.
Drummond averaged 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in 25 games, all starts, with Cleveland this season before he was relegated to the bench.
While Gasol has been the starting center, he has been playing less than 20 minutes per game and has looked limited in his ability to rebound. Drummond is considered one of the league's top rebounders.
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