Dillon Brooks Was a “Fool” to Marc Gasol, Spills Ex-Grizzlies Star as Spanish Veteran Awaits Jersey Retirement

Published 04/07/2024, 6:30 AM EDT

Marc Gasol has become the only second player from the Memphis Grizzlies to have his jersey number retired. Grizzlies opted to retire his number 33 jersey in the Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers post-game ceremony. The wishes had already started pouring in for the 2019 NBA champion ahead of the ceremony. The Houston Rockets’ star Dillon Brooks also congratulated his former teammate from the Grizzlies, while revealing the nickname Marc gave him.

“What’s up, Mark? It’s your boy DB. Been a minute since I seen you, but, you know, congratulations on getting your number retired. And I’ll never forget, you know, my whole rookie year when you were calling me a fool the whole time. Never said my name once,” Brooks stated in a video message. He further highlighted in the message that Marc Gasol sharpened him as a basketball player. “So, you know, I appreciate you and enjoy your night,” he said.

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It is worth mentioning that Marc’s brother and ex-LA Lakers star, Pau Gasol, also witnessed his big night. Meanwhile, three other members of Grizzlies’ ‘Core-4’, Zach Randolph, Tony Allen, and Mike Conley, also graced the event. The quartet has made the Grizzlies witness the best days of the franchise.

Marc Gasol’s contribution to the Memphis Grizzlies

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As a member of the Grizzlies’ Core-4, Gasol became the franchise’s one of the most valuable players. He moved to Memphis when his elder brother Pau was drafted by the Grizzlies. However, later, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Marc’s rights with the Grizzlies and thus began his journey with the franchise. Marc’s accolades during his time in the franchise include three All-Star games and a Defensive Player of the Year award.

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Apart from this, the 6’11” player holds most of the leaderboard standings to his name to date. Gasol leads the teams’ all-time stats in rebounds (5942) and blocks (1135). Apart from that, while he sits at the top of all-time standings in field goals and free throws, in points and assists, he is in the second position, right behind Mike Conley.

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What is your opinion of Marc Gasol’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies? Who do you think has been the best player in franchise history so far? Let us know your views in the comments.

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Khelendra is an NBA writer at Essentially Sports, where he brings insightful analysis and engaging content to basketball enthusiasts worldwide. With a passion for the game cultivated from his own experiences as a basketball player, he has represented his school team in numerous tournaments, honing both skills and an intimate understanding of the sport. Khelendra holds a PG Diploma in Digital Media from a reputed university, providing him with a solid foundation in multimedia storytelling and digital content creation.

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Dillon Brooks Was a “Fool” to Marc Gasol, Spills Ex-Grizzlies Star as Spanish Veteran Awaits Jersey Retirement

Marc Gasol’s contribution to the Memphis Grizzlies

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