Marc Gasol Spanish Basketball Player From Barcelona
Marc Gasol · basketball player · Spanish
Biography
Born on 29 January 1985 in Barcelona, Marc Gasol is a Spanish basketball player. He is listed with Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2018) and Bàsquet Girona (2021–2023) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at Lausanne Collegiate School.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a power forward. The earliest team listed is FC Barcelona Bàsquet, from 2004. His 6 listed teams include Memphis Grizzlies, Bàsquet Girona and CB Sant Josep. The longest stint listed is 10 years with Memphis Grizzlies. At Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2018), his team-mates on record include Mike Conley Jr. and Vince Carter. Toronto Raptors team-mates from the same years include Serge Ibaka.
Recognition
His awards include the ACB Most Valuable Player (2008). His other honours include a NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2013) and the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports (2015). In total, he has received 3 awards.
Teams
6 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | FC Barcelona Bàsquet | Power forward |
| 2006–2008 | CB Sant Josep | Power forward |
| 2008–2018 | Memphis Grizzlies | Power forward |
| 2019–2020 | Toronto Raptors | Power forward |
| 2020–2021 | Los Angeles Lakers | Power forward |
| 2021–2023 | Bàsquet Girona | Power forward |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Princess of Asturias Award for Sports | Won | |
| 2013 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2008 | ACB Most Valuable Player | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Lausanne Collegiate School.
Marc Gasol on Social Media
Marc Gasol Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Marc Gasol?
Marc Gasol is 41 years old, born on 29 January 1985 in Barcelona.
What is Marc Gasol known for?
Marc Gasol is a power forward who has played for Memphis Grizzlies and FC Barcelona Bàsquet.
How tall is Marc Gasol?
Marc Gasol is 216 cm (7 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Marc Gasol’s nationality?
Marc Gasol is Spanish, born in Barcelona.
Has Marc Gasol won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Princess of Asturias Award for Sports (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q275889), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Patrickpedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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