Gasol was magnificent throughout the playoffs. He destroyed Vucevic in the first round, holding him to just 11 pts on 36% fg and 23% from 3. Then he went toe-to-toe with Embiid, holding him to 17.6 pts on 37% fg for the series. Gasol’s combination of size and mobility was the key to walling off the paint against Giannis, and he was unequivocally the most important defender in that series. Giannis shot 44.8% in the ECF vs 57.8% in the regular season. In the Finals we saw his ability to trap shooters on the perimeter and then scurry back into the lane to protect the rim. He has some of the best hands for any big man. His snap-decision making is fantastic. His defensive positioning is godly. His passing and screening are elite. Marc Gasol will forever be a Toronto Raptors legend.
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Playoff gasol is Very Good
Coach Vogel pls watch this
I think he will more aggressive to play when they are in PlayOffs MARC GASOL is deserving to starting line up for lakers
He doesn't move much but when he does he makes it count every single time. Amazing to watch.
Marc was outta shape from the quick off season he’ll be ready this year.
missing a smart defender and offensive skillset of a gasol without much athleticism and quickness and yet will be a basketball HOF
Smart defense. I miss this man in the league
This raptors team was unstoppable
Miss Big Spain
Gasol's defensive motor is amazing – and this is way past prime Gasol too.
Given that he is 35 and 7ft, he is really quick.
raps woulda had at least 3 rings with the team they put together ❤
This team was so well balanced and deep. Should have stuck together.
Gasol has high basketball IQ
We love Marc here in Toronto
I'm a Lakers Fan and we took it for granted the 2021 Marc Gasol what if LeBron and Anthony Davis stayed healthy. We got a chance to see Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers 😭 in 2021 NBA Finals
Doing all the things the dirty work that don’t show up on the stat sheet. RESPECT ✊
I haven’t seen this footage in a couple years and damn I don’t remember Toronto being THAT good with ball movement and chemistry plus personnel wow that’s some high level ball
Sheesh I already miss Marc Gasol
When Toronto traded for Gasol, I remember saying to myself that he was gonna be a game changer in the frontcourt. I was so happy for him finally getting a ring.
What a Finals by Marc
Let's make it clear the Raptors don't win the championship without Gasol and his elite defense especially against Philly and Milwaukee.
We would not have won this without Marc. 2019.. What a time to be alive lol!