In 2013, he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The current leader in efficiency rating in the ACB League. Gasol played high school basketball at Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis. Aina Ayuso, Atlanta Dream, Draft NBA, Raquel Carrera, Valencia Basket, WNBA 16/04/2021 7:57 Marc Gasol firma su mejor partido con los Lakers en su momento más complicado [30] A day later, he was named an NBA All-Star for the third time in his career. He's a very skilled big man with a nice stroke and some good post moves. [36], In November 2018, Gasol passed Zach Randolph (5,612) to become the Grizzlies' all-time career rebound leader. [20][21], The 2014–15 season saw Gasol earn his second NBA All-Star selection, earning his first All-Star start, and was named to the All-NBA First Team for the first time. He might be the best big man in the ACB these days, which is saying an awful lot. Scouting the NBA Rights-Held Players at the 2008 Copa del Rey, Blogging Through Europe (Part 2: Belgium), Roundup: Marc Gasol, Substance Over Spectacle, Marquee Matchup: Marc Gasol vs. Tiago Splitter, 2007 Spanish King's Cup: NBA Draft Prospects, NBA Draft Intrigue at the 2006 World Championship. His +5.4 score differential ranked second among NBA centers; additionally, Memphis enjoyed a +7.5 score differential when Gasol was on the court compared with -3.9 when he was on the bench. The previous record was held by Pau with 51.8 percent in 2001–02. He has won two Olympic silver medals and two FIBA Basketball World Cup titles. On 1 February 2008, his draft rights were traded by the Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a trade package that included his older brother, Pau, who was sent from the Grizzlies to the Lakers. Now listed at 7-foot-1, 255 pounds, it's evident that the 34-year-old's focus on his body transformation has certainly paid off. In his first ever NBA Finals game, Gasol scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win. After having his rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in February 2008 in a deal that sent his older brother Pau to the Lakers, he signed with the team and remained with the franchise until being traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2019, where he won his first NBA championship. The 35-year-old Spaniard was said to be a top priority for the Toronto Raptors who also lost Serge Ibaka to the Los Angeles Clippers over the weekend. Explore Kobe Bryant, European Football, NBA and more. The story of Marc Gasol from high school to his 1st NBA All-Star appearance. [29] On 25 January 2017, he scored a career-high 42 points in a 101–99 win over the Toronto Raptors. As usual, he didnt make much noise, nor did he capture the headlines in his teams victory in the FIBA EuroCup. [28] On 12 December, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played 5–11 December. Lakers center Marc Gasol passes vs. the Jazz. [41] On 23 January, he recorded his fifth career triple-double with 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 118–107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He set career-highs in field goals made and attempted, as well as free throws made and attempted. Thirteen years after the Lakers drafted him, Marc Gasol played his first game Tuesday night for the purple and gold. Gasol will be signing for the equivalent of the veteran's minimum salary for a player with 10-plus years of service in the league of $2.56 million per year, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks. [15] ESPN lauded the Grizzlies' ability to force turnovers with Gasol on the court anchoring the defense. “I … He did well in the semifinal, with 9 points and 6 rebounds as his team routed MMT Estudiantes. We offer recommendations from 35+ fantasy basketball experts! 34 Pick. Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol hasn’t played all that well in his first year with the franchise. Marc Gasol had a nickname ahead of the 2007 draft: Man Boobs. “When they get fully healthy, it’s gonna be a logjam,” one assistant GM said, referring to a frontcourt that also features big men Anthony Davis and Montrezl Harrell , along with power forwards LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma . It’s why the Lakers felt compelled to sign Andre Drummond following Drummond’s buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers. On 26 June 2019, Gasol opted in with the Toronto Raptors by exercising his $25.6 million player option for the 2019–20 season. [7] He set a franchise rookie record for field goal percentage in a season with 53 percent. In short, were talking about an absolute stud at this level. [9] After averaging 11.9 points and 7.4 rebounds as a rookie, he averaged 14.6 points and 9.3 rebounds in 2009–10 with a career-best .581 field goal percentage. He was the solid starting center on a Toronto team that reached the second round of the playoffs and played with real grit. Hear a crowd yelling any of these names anywhere any day and you are certain Marc Gasol is playing basketball somewhere in town. He led a Grizzlies defense that allowed a league-low 88.7 points per game during the regular season. [22] He averaged a career-best 17.4 points to go with 7.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the 55-win Grizzlies. 18 years after he first moved to an unknown part of the world, Marc Gasol is set to embark upon his 12th NBA season as he and the Raptors look to defend their NBA title. Sadly, he will start the competition sidelined because of an injury in his right foot. Despite that. He still shows a significant lack of athleticism NBA wise, but this is certainly an upgrade after spending an entire season sitting on F.C.Barcelonas bench. [2] In 2008, he was named the ACB Most Valuable Player. High School: Lausanne Collegiate School … Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol is clearly frustrated with his new role ... We stated that from Day 1, and Marc is one of our ... Joel Klatt Ranks His Top 10 Quarterbacks In 2021 NFL Draft. Gasol on the other hand looks like an absolute steal for the Lakers, having drafted him in the late second round (#48) this past June. [14], In 2012–13, Gasol was one of only six players to average at least 1.5 blocks (1.7 bpg) and 1.0 steals (1.0 spg). Something more was needed in the final against Azovmash, and something more he delivered: 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, scoring some clutch points in the final minutes of the game to build a decisive lead in the score. [11][12] On 23 January 2012, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played 16–22 January. Con 2,11 metros de altura juega en la posición de pívot. He is a two-time All-NBA Team member, a three-time NBA All-Star, and an NBA champion. The funny thing is Gasol was drafted by the Lakers in 2007, which many people either didn’t know or had forgotten. [18], In 2013–14, Gasol played a career-low 59 games. The truth is that it remains to be seen if his underdeveloped body can deal with such a demanding level. [37] In December, Gasol made at least one 3-pointer in 13 consecutive games, which tied a career-high. Marc Gasol, to date, has missed 20 games for the Toronto Raptors this season, and Friday night when Toronto takes on the Phoenix Suns, he’ll miss his 21st contest of the 2019-20 campaign. He then posted 15.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.15 blocks in helping lead the Grizzlies through a 13-game run in the 2011 NBA Playoffs. After three seasons with Barcelona, Gasol signed with Girona in 2006. Lakers fall just short of historic comeback vs. Celtics, but Marc Gasol, Talen Horton-Tucker impress The Lakers just couldn't get over the hump against Jaylen Brown and Boston See today's best stories and collections about #PauGasol on Flipboard. After graduating from Lausanne, Gasol returned to his home country of Spain to play in the Liga ACB for FC Barcelona. At the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Gasol won his second World Cup title. Gasol has been a regular member of the Spain national team since 2006. Marc Gasol, Pau's brother, is trying to make a name for himself in Barcelona. May 24, 2009, 02:29 am. [8] He subsequently earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. Gasol was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 48th overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. [22] He was the only player in the league with at least 1,300 points, 600 rebounds, and 300 assists. A center, he was drafted 48th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007 NBA draft. Posted By: Sameer Kumar April 8, 2021. [31][32] On 16 March 2017, he recorded his third career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 103–91 win over the Atlanta Hawks. So it's a wonderful chance for him to show his abilities in one of the main European powerhouses. On November 24, 2020, Gasol signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. This kid has really suffered from being overweight in the past, and although he has been working on improving his conditioning since he came back from Memphis one year ago (he spent there two useless seasons at an American high school, apparently more concerned about eating fast food than improving his game), he still has a long way to go. También ha … [58] He was named to the World Cup All-Star Team along with teammate Ricky Rubio. Big Spain! [59] Gasol became the second player in history to win an NBA championship and a World Cup in the same year, and the first non-American to win an NBA or WNBA title and either a World Cup or Olympic gold medal in the same year. He also won the gold medal at the 2011 FIBA EuroBasket, and bronze medals at the 2013 FIBA EuroBasket and the 2017 FIBA EuroBasket. The video was originally done by a Spanish television network. On Saturday, Serge Ibaka agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Rumores NBA: Usman Garuba será elegido en el top-20 del NBA Draft 2021 y se irá del Real Madrid; Rumores NBA: Usman Garuba será elegido en el top-20 del NBA Draft 2021 y se irá del Real Madrid. Roughly 12 years ago, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Spanish-born big man Pau Gasol. Es internacional absoluto con la selección española desde 2006 y con ella se ha proclamado campeón del mundo en 2006 y en 2019, subcampeón olímpico en Pekín 2008 y Londres 2012 y dos veces campeón de Europa en 2009 y 2011. [17] Despite winning Defensive Player of the Year, Gasol was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team due to a different voting system. On February 1, 2008, Memphis traded Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers along with a 2010 second round draft pick for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, the rights to Marc Gasol (Pau's younger brother), and 2008 and 2010 first round draft picks. In this of edition of our Rookie Retrospectives series, we ll be looking at our first European player from the 2008 draft class, Marc Gasol. [12] Gasol led the Grizzlies in field goal accuracy and blocked shots in each of his first three NBA seasons. Its still not 100% clear that hes athletic enough to play substantial minutes in todays NBA, especially early on, but to land a player this big with this kind of skill level and basketball IQ is an absolute coup. Big Burrito! MADRID, 16 (EUROPA PRESS)Las jugadoras españolas Raquel Carrera (Valencia Basket) y Aina Ayuso (Casademont Zaragoza) han sido elegidas por Atlanta Dream y Los Angeles Sparks, respectivamente, en el Draft de la WNBA celebrado la pasada madrugada.Carrera se erigió el pasado domingo en la her Despite being traded on draft day and walking into Memphis as the face of a new franchise, Gasol was never fazed. [40] The streak ended at 15 games. It wasnt a matter of this game alone, but. 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But he was again an important foundation in Akasvayus game. In other Lakers news, starting center Marc Gasol will be back on the court for the injury-depleted club tonight against the Sixers, Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times tweets. In 2006, Gasol was named to the Spain national team for the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan as a replacement for NBA-draftee Fran Vázquez. La Tanqueta (the tank)! His team lost in quarterfinals, meaning he only played one game, where he was shorthanded by foul trouble, limiting his minutes to barely 22 before fouling out. Marc Gasols surprising contribution off the bench for the Spanish squad. After an impressive international stint playing for now-defunct Akasvayu Girona of his native Spain, Gasol decided to make the jump to the NBA. 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