Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol was born on January 29, 1985, in Barcelona, Spain. He is a professional basketball player known for his successful career in the NBA.

In 2004, Marc Gasol made a significant career move by joining CB Girona, where he found the opportunity to showcase his basketball skills after limited playing time at Barcelona Bàsquet. This transfer marked a turning point in Gasol's career.

Marc Gasol made his debut with the Spain national team in 2006. Since then, he has been a key player in the team's success, winning multiple medals in international competitions.

On February 1, 2008, Marc Gasol's draft rights were traded by the Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for his brother, Pau Gasol. This trade marked a unique instance in NBA history where brothers were traded for each other.

On July 9, 2008, Marc Gasol signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. He started his rookie season impressively, setting a franchise record for field goal percentage by shooting .530, surpassing his brother Pau's previous record.

During the 2010-11 season, Marc Gasol played 81 games for the Memphis Grizzlies. He averaged 11.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

On December 14, 2011, Marc Gasol signed a four-year, $58 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

On April 24, 2013, Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies was honored with the Kia Defensive Player of the Year award for his exceptional defensive skills in the NBA.

On October 29, 2014, Marc Gasol scored a then career-high 32 points as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 105–101 in the franchise's first victory in a season opener since 2000.

On November 21, 2014, Marc Gasol tied his career-high with 32 points against the Boston Celtics.

On December 5, 2014, Marc Gasol recorded 28 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 2 assists in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, despite suffering from bone bruising in his right knee two nights prior.

On April 15, 2015, Marc Gasol scored a then career-high 33 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' season finale against the Indiana Pacers.

On July 13, 2015, Marc Gasol signed a five-year maximum contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies worth an estimated $110 million. This solidified his commitment to the team and secured his future with the franchise.

On November 20, 2015, Marc Gasol achieved his first career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a game against the Houston Rockets, making it the first triple-double for Memphis since 2007.

On February 9, 2016, Marc Gasol was sidelined indefinitely due to a broken right foot.

On October 30, 2016, Gasol scored 20 points and hit a career-high four three-pointers in a 112–103 overtime win over the Washington Wizards.

On November 26, 2016, Gasol scored a season-high 28 points in a 110–107 win over the Miami Heat.

On December 5, 2016, Gasol recorded his second career triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 110–108 double overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

On December 8, 2016, Gasol set a new season high with 36 points in an 88–86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Gasol achieved a career high by scoring 38 points, helping the Grizzlies secure a win against the Pistons with a score of 98-86.

Gasol delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a career-high 42 points, leading the Grizzlies to a victory over the Raptors.

On January 26, 2017, Gasol was named an NBA All-Star for the third time in his career.

Gasol recorded a triple-double to help the Grizzlies secure a win against the Hawks with a score of 103-91.

On October 21, 2017, Marc Gasol scored 34 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a victory against the Golden State Warriors, the defending champions.

On December 2, 2017, Gasol scored his 10,000th career point by contributing 27 points in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite the team's loss.

December 23, 2017, marked a game where Tyreke Evans and Marc Gasol played pivotal roles in the Memphis Grizzlies' 115-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

On January 26, 2018, Gasol achieved his fourth career triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a match against the Los Angeles Clippers, although the team faced a defeat.

On January 2, 2019, Marc Gasol set a new record by making a 3-pointer in his 14th straight game against the Detroit Pistons.

On January 23, 2019, Marc Gasol recorded his fifth career triple-double with 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.

On February 7, 2019, Marc Gasol was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for C. J. Miles, Jonas Valančiūnas, Delon Wright and a 2024 second-round draft pick.

On June 26, 2019, Marc Gasol decided to stay with the Toronto Raptors for the 2019-20 season by accepting his player option of $25.6 million.

On November 25, 2019, Marc Gasol had his best game of the season with 6 rebounds and 9 assists while holding Joel Embiid scoreless for the first time in his career in a 101–96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

On November 24, 2020, Marc Gasol joined the Los Angeles Lakers.

On April 6, 2021, Marc Gasol showcased a strong performance with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks in a game against the Toronto Raptors.

On September 10, 2021, Marc Gasol was traded back to the Memphis Grizzlies along with a draft pick, saving the Lakers over $10 million in luxury-tax penalties.

On November 25, 2021, Marc Gasol announced that he would play for Bàsquet Girona of the LEB Oro until the end of the 2021–22 season. He helped the team get promoted to the Liga ACB for the first time, after Girona beat Estudiantes 66–60 in the final of the promotion playoffs. Gasol added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals in the decisive final game. Over the season, he averaged 14.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in 25 appearances for Girona.

Marc Gasol made a comeback to the court after a 13-year absence, expressing his desire to play one more time before retiring from the sport.

Marc Gasol's jersey will be retired by the Memphis Grizzlies after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This event is significant as it honors Gasol's contribution to the team as a legendary player.

On January 31, 2024, Marc Gasol officially announced his retirement from professional basketball. This marked the end of a successful career that included various achievements and contributions to the sport.

The Memphis Grizzlies will retire the number 33 jersey of Marc Gasol, marking the end of his long relationship with the team that began during his time at Lausanne Collegiate School.

The Memphis Grizzlies retired Marc Gasol’s No. 33 jersey, making him the second player in franchise history to receive this honor. Gasol, a highly decorated player for the Grizzlies, expressed gratitude towards the fans during the ceremony.