BEIJING, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 15: Marc Gasol #13 of Spain smiles after receiving his medal after winning the 2019 FIBA World Cup Final against Argentina at the Cadillac Arena on September 15, 2019 in Beijing, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
A new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast celebrates Marc Gasol and is confused why anyone wouldn’t be happy for him.
There is a certain segment of Grizzlies fans who aren’t pleased Marc Gasol went on to greener pastures, winning an NBA championship with the Raptors and a FIBA World Cup with Spain. Laying the blame for the underwhelming final seasons of Grit ‘n’ Grind, these critics often describe Gasol as moody. His sometimes passive offensive style was perceived as a lack of effort.
No one is disputing Big Spain passes up an open shot too often, or may have gotten his hands a little messy in the dismissal of David Fizdale and perhaps threw a teammate under the bus every now in then. But at Fastbreak Breakfast our official stance is to be appreciative of the hard work he gave Memphis that resulted in every postseason win in franchise history.
And so to all the haters we say:
How do you like them apples?
So on a new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast we celebrate Gasol’s double championship, plus address the following topics:
- What is the collateral damage of Joe Johnson trail blazing from The Big 3 back into the NBA?
- Should a morally-dubious potential new sponsor for the Miami Heat’s arena be approved?
- Could the Raptors and Celtics make a mutually beneficial blockbuster deal with each other?
- What is the story behind the longest time you’ve ever stayed awake?
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