Marc Gasol Biography

Marc Gasol developed into one of the NBA’s best centers during his 13-year career. Gasol was the first European player to win Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and became a three-time All-Star. He spent over a decade with the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming a fan favorite for the annual playoff contenders. 

Gasol was traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and helped the franchise win their first championship that season. He ended his career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021. 

Gasol was originally a second-round pick in the NBA Draft and was not expected to do as much as his All-Star brother, Pau. Before coming to the NBA, he played for FC Barcelona and Akasvayu Girona in Spain.  

Gasol was a Spanish League champion in 2004 and MVP of the league in 2008. With Spain's national team, he won two Olympic silver medals and one World Championship gold medal.  

Gasol is currently back in Spain and serving as the president of a the club he originally founded in 2024, Bàsquet Girona of Liga ACB

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