Herrington: On Marc Gasol’s big night, he brought his team with him
It was appropriate that a night dedicated to celebrating Marc Gasol’s Grizzlies career instead became primarily a night to celebrate team.
It was appropriate that a night dedicated to celebrating Marc Gasol’s Grizzlies career instead became primarily a night to celebrate team.
The Grizzlies lost to the 76ers Saturday night at FedExForum, but the game was just an appetizer to Marc Gasol’s jersey retirement. Related stories:
Marc Gasol and Jonnie West played basketball together at Lausanne Collegiate School. Their paths improbably crossed again during the 2019 NBA Finals.
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The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons at FedExForum on Friday, April 5, 2024.
The Core Four will be back together to celebrate Marc Gasol at FedExForum Saturday night. But this celebration will be different than all the others. Because Gasol’s story is the story of a franchise, a city and a family, all wrapped up in one. Marc Gasol hints at potential ‘Core Four’ reunion, muses on Memphis in returnRelated story:
Highlights from Marc Gasol’s roughly 30-minute media session at FedExForum on Friday.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. buried a triple from the corner to put the game away, then celebrated with Ja Morant’s signature celebration in a win over Milwaukee. Related story:
The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
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Nicknamed “Air Canada,” Vince Carter’s basketball career will be remembered for his incredible dunking ability. Known as “The Logo, ” Jerry West served as general manager of the Grizzlies from 2002-07 and was a 14-time All-Star who won a championship with the Lakers in 1972.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 40 points and Brandon Clarke had a huge fourth quarter to lead the Grizzlies’ comeback victory over the Pistons in Detroit. Box score: Grizzlies 110, Pistons 108 Grizzlies Insider: UConn’s Donovan Clingan is the pick among Grizzlies fans. Is the team on board?Related stories:
The box score of the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons in Detroit on Monday, April 1, 2024.
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Marc Gasol talks about his years in Memphis and his years playing with the Grizzlies as he returns to town before his jersey is retired Saturday night at FedExForum.
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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Brandon Clarke’s return and discuss the legacy of Marc Gasol ahead of his jersey retirement.
Desmond Bane said Brandon Clarke deserves as much credit as anyone for helping build the current Grizzlies culture.
Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”
Brandon Clarke scored six points and had five rebounds in his return. But the Grizzlies fans were just happy to see him. Related story:
The box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at the FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.