Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 15, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the game against Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
The Grizzlies Are Thankful For: Marc Gasol’s Influence
It’s difficult to single out one person or thing that the the Grizzlies should be thankful for.
The team is just so well-rounded and complete that they make it near impossible to say, “that’s what means the most to the team.” With that said, it is difficult to ignore what Marc Gasol has done for the Grizzlies. He keeps the offense flowing and protects the rim and grabs boards on defense, he is simply the team’s lynchpin.
To put a concrete tag on it, the Grizzlies are 62-20 in the last 82 regular season games Gasol has started. Though Memphis is balanced, tough and experienced, it is Gasol who is central in building that culture and consistency, so the Grizzlies should be saying thanks for him.