Age, Biography and Wiki
Marc Gasol was born on 29 January, 1985 in Barcelona, Spain, is a Spanish basketball player (born 1985). Discover Marc Gasol's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
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39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
29 January 1985 |
| Birthday |
29 January |
| Birthplace |
Barcelona, Spain |
| Nationality |
Spain
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 39 years old group.
Marc Gasol Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Marc Gasol height is 211 cm .
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211 cm |
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Who Is Marc Gasol's Wife?
His wife is Cristina Blesa (m. 2013)
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Not Available |
| Wife |
Cristina Blesa (m. 2013) |
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Marc Gasol Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marc Gasol worth at the age of 39 years old? Marc Gasol’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Spain. We have estimated Marc Gasol's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Marc Gasol Social Network
Timeline
Marc Gasol Sáez (, ; born 29 January 1985) is a Spanish former professional basketball player who is the president of Bàsquet Girona of the Liga ACB.
The center is a two-time All-NBA Team member and a three-time NBA All-Star.
In 2001, he moved as a teenager with his parents to the Memphis suburb of Germantown, Tennessee, after his older brother Pau joined the Memphis Grizzlies.
Gasol played high school basketball at Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis.
The previous record was held by Pau with 51.8 percent in 2001–02.
He subsequently earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors.
Nicknamed "The Big Burrito," he was named Division 2's Mr. Basketball in 2003 following a senior season in which he averaged 26 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks per game.
Gasol has been a regular member of the Spain national team since 2006.
He has won two Olympic silver medals and two FIBA Basketball World Cup titles.
In the EuroBasket, he has won two titles, a silver medal, and two bronze medals.
Gasol was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain.
After three seasons with Barcelona, Gasol signed with Girona in 2006.
Gasol was drafted 48th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007 NBA draft.
Gasol was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 48th overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft.
After having his rights traded to Memphis in February 2008 in a deal that sent his older brother Pau Gasol to the Lakers, he signed with the Grizzlies and remained with the franchise until being traded to Toronto in 2019.
In 2008, Lausanne retired Gasol's number 33 jersey.
After graduating from Lausanne, Gasol returned to his home country of Spain to play in the Liga ACB for FC Barcelona.
In 2008, he was named the ACB Most Valuable Player.
On February 1, 2008, his draft rights were traded by the Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a trade package that included his older brother, Pau, who was sent from the Grizzlies to the Lakers.
On July 9, 2008, he signed with the Grizzlies.
He set a franchise rookie record for field goal percentage in a season with 53 percent.
After averaging 11.9 points and 7.4 rebounds as a rookie, he averaged 14.6 points and 9.3 rebounds in 2009–10 with a career-best .581 field goal percentage.
The 2010–11 season saw Gasol average 11.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, a career-high 2.5 assists and 1.68 blocks in 81 games (all starts).
He then posted 15.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.15 blocks in helping lead the Grizzlies through a 13-game run in the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Memphis, which had never even won a playoff game before 2011, defeated the Western Conference's top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the opening round, then went to a deciding seventh game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gasol led the Grizzlies in field goal accuracy and blocked shots in each of his first three NBA seasons.
On December 14, 2011, Gasol re-signed with the Grizzlies to a four-year, $58 million contract.
On January 23, 2012, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played January 16–22.
On February 9, 2012, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time, earning a place on the Western Conference roster as a reserve for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.
In 2012–13, Gasol was one of only six players to average at least 1.5 blocks (1.7 bpg) and 1.0 steals (1.0 spg).
He led a Grizzlies defense that allowed a league-low 88.7 points per game during the regular season.
His +5.4 score differential ranked second among NBA centers; additionally, Memphis enjoyed a +7.5 score differential when Gasol was on the court compared with -3.9 when he was on the bench.
He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2013, and won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
In April 2013, he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in Grizzlies history to earn the honour, the first Spanish man to win, and the first European to win.
ESPN lauded the Grizzlies' ability to force turnovers with Gasol on the court anchoring the defense.
He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team.
Despite winning Defensive Player of the Year, Gasol was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team due to a different voting system.
In 2013–14, Gasol played a career-low 59 games.
A left MCL sprain suffered on November 22 against the San Antonio Spurs sidelined him for 23 games from November 25 to January 12.
He rejoined the Lakers in 2020 for one season.
