Marc Gasol Announces Retirement from Professional Basketball
Memphis Grizzlies to Retire Gasol's No. 33 Jersey in Honor of His Contributions
- Marc Gasol, former Memphis Grizzlies center, has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball.
- Gasol, who played 11 seasons with the Grizzlies, was a three-time All-Star and was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year in 2012-13.
- During his time with the Grizzlies, Gasol averaged 15.2 points and 7.7 rebounds and was a key player in the team's 'Grit-and-Grind' era.
- Gasol also played for the Toronto Raptors, where he won an NBA championship, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Memphis Grizzlies plan to retire Gasol's No. 33 jersey in a ceremony later this season.
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