The best thing about Marc Gasol is that he is never about Marc Gasol.
His measure of professionalism is off the charts. He puts team and teammates ahead of everything else. Try to goad him into talking about himself and it’s an exercise in futility. And he weathers setbacks and celebrates victories in the same manner: OK, that’s done. Let’s move on.
Gasol has been a perfect fit, on and off the court, since he joined the Raptors in early February. He is a multi-dimensional player on the floor and another grown-up in the locker room.
“I think he got into maybe one of the lowest points of his career in these playoffs,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said.