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Coincidentally, tonight’s Grizzlies game is described in the “This Day in History” section as follows:
The Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 96-86 in a game in which Marc Gasol had 26 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block (2019). – 7:49pm
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was asked if he would show footage of Marc Gasol playing defense.
“No, we didn’t show Alpy Marc Gasol, but if I remember correctly, I think he won (DPOY) but didn’t make the first team that year. If it’s correct.
“It’s been a strange year. I found that – 6:41pm
Ime Udoka reiterated that he is still deciding on the right path for Jabari Smith Jr. He said he had two options: surgery (putting screws in his hand) or natural recovery, but he thought the difference between the two would be only a week or two. About the overall healing process. – 6:35pm
Ime Udoka says it remains to be seen whether Jabari Smith Jr. will undergo surgery. “He is considering his options.” – 5:37pm
Ime Udoka confirmed that Tali Eason will miss tonight’s game in Washington. Tali has now missed 10 consecutive games due to foot pain. – 5:31pm
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Clemente Almanza: Basketball Hall of Fame announces list of nominees for Class of 2025, nominees include Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Dwight Howard, Doc Rivers, Billy Donovan, Sylvia Fowles , Marc Gasol, Mickey Allison -via Twitter @CALmanza1007 / December 19, 2024
Spain is a powerhouse in Europe, but currently there is only one player representing Spain in the NBA. Santi Aldama is the only Spanish player in the league, following in the footsteps of great players such as Pau, Marc Gasol and Ricky Rubio who have found success overseas. The Memphis Grizzlies power forward believes this situation should change soon. “It changes over time. It’s not healthy to name names or put pressure on anyone. We have a young group that’s gaining momentum and we’re going to be spending more time together in the summer.” We have a future and we have very talented people,” Aldama said in an interview with Spanish media, when he was just 18 years old. , I think we’ve become a very good group now.”. -via EuroHoops.net / November 29, 2024
Tony Allen: “Then he looked at Z-Bo like death. He was like, ‘Z-Bo, get this.’ [explicit] The important thing is the rebound! Stop telling Mike to go get a rebound! ” I’m like, “Damn!” Then he looks at Marc (Gasol) like he’s dead. He’s like, “Mark, who is this?” [explicit] Did I mention you are our Savoni? Try your best to paint and earn some points! I sat there and was like, “Damn, there’s a coach on it.” Then he looked at Mike Conley and said, “Mike Conley, do you know what happened?” No, I swear it was just Coach being there for everyone that day, but it was tough. I respected my coach because it was love. That’s the type of energy I was looking for that made me want to run through walls for him. ” -via YouTube / November 24, 2024
NBA Communications: Other candidates …West: Deni Avdija and Shedon Sharpe (POR), Kyrie Irving (DAL), Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM), LeBron James (LAL), Nikola Jokic (DEN), Norman Powell (LAC) , Alperen Sengun (HOU), Victor Wenbanyama (SAS). East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Jalen Brunson (NYK), Tyrese Haliburton (IND), Tyler Herro (MIA), Jalen Johnson and Trae Young (ATL), Tyrese Maxey (PHI) , Donovan Mitchell (CLE). -via x.com / January 2, 2025
NBA: #EmiratesNBACup all tournament teams! Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alpelen Sengun, Trae Young. -via x.com / December 19, 2024
Clemente Almanza: Finals: Thunder 111, Rockets 96 SGA – 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists JDub – 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists Hartenstein – 21 points, 8 rebounds Dort – 19 points, 9 rebounds Brooks – 14 points, 5 rebounds Sengun – 13 points, 11 rebounds Amen – 19 points OKC is 20-5 -via x.com / December 14, 2024
