Marc Gasol ultimate Finals highlights with defense - Toronto Raptors championship 2019

[@NeoDragonKnight]

More centers needs to watch Gasol, you don't have to shot block every single time, it is all about positioning. Just get into the correct position, move your feet, arms up and take away angles, I was blown away watching Gasol when he came to the Raptors, smartest Center I have ever seen. Superior brand of defense, fans tend to glorify people like drummond and whiteside for their shot blocking but those shot blocking numbers are so empty in the grand scheme of a great defense.

[@TooMuchHoops]

Gasol's positioning is fantastic. I agree, all centers should watch tons of tape on him.

[@ned6304]

Without Gasol we would’ve never got that championship, we miss big Spain so much in Toronto 😥 don’t think we’ll see another centre like him for a long time in the nba.... most of these young centres just want to run, dunk and block shots, no iq whatsoever

[@ultimatecharisma2822]

Al horford he's great at it to lol somebody should show Nikola jokic how to defend 🤣

[@yvettebrooks4717]

@@ultimatecharisma2822 is that why he had 11.5 rebounds pg last season or was behind only Draymond in DPBM?

[@lakerfan7324]

@@ultimatecharisma2822 this didn’t age well

[@farnorthsider6225]

Always cracked me when he'd get an open 3 and then look around like "sure you want me to take this?" then drain it!

[@teebles]

Gasol took our decent defense to an elite defence. No doubt about it. Thank you Gasol for helping bring a chip to Toronto.

[@justtimes9257]

i would say he took and eleite defense to legendary because that raptors defense heald team to -11 of there regular season average and only 5 other defenses nba history did that

[@turinturambar501]

I think the key to these Raptors success truly laid on their defense, compared to the other teams and their peremetered game. The Raptors already had a great defense, but the addition of Gasol, one of the greatest defenders in the league, they really took the defense to the top level. Key performance by Gasol, without him the Raptors probably wouldn't have won the ring. But also, fabulous performance by the whole team on the defensive aspect.

[@aidanparrott1810]

@@justtimes9257Who are the others?

[@justtimes9257]

@@aidanparrott1810 celtics 2021, bulls 96, pistons 2004, 1988 pistons; there probaly 2 more

[@aidanparrott1810]

@@justtimes9257 Thank you sir 🙏

[@TooMuchHoops]

Notable from Marc Gasol's 2019 championship run with the Raptors: - Held Vucevic to 11.2 pts on 36% fg - Held Embiid to 17.6 pts on 37% fg - Was THE key to walling off the paint vs Giannis - Giannis shot 44.8% fg (vs 57.8% reg szn) - Blitzed Warriors PnR beautifully - Shot 38% from 3

[@Derlaid]

- Championship Parade MVP

[@rgncal4872]

2 year ago hes finished

[@javiqm2331]

@@rgncal4872 In not sure we'll see

[@DCwarrior3]

This team was so well balanced and deep. Should have stuck together.

[@bobopanget]

i've always defended gasol's contribution to the team even when he had his struggles last year. his iq, passing, rim protection and big presence weren't all in the stat sheets. i sure do miss the big fella these days of the toronto struggles.

[@bucookkie1217]

Smart defense. I miss this man in the league

[@jandeetv8875]

THERes no stretch bigman todays. that has passing, and can shoot threes. and can defend faster gaurd, defend lowpost. has postgame. only jokic remains

[@knoda2603]

He’s so damn smart defensively

[@cashoutsteve2495]

That's why he has a DPOY in his career.

[@BigSchoolRiley]

just a complete stud. defensive mastermind and amazing passer. so happy he played for the Raptors

[@SullyXXV]

He's quite slow but man is he smart and lengthy🔥

[@zkiiffs9]

Makes up for it by always being a step ahead of the play.

[@jasonmoukala8909]

He’s not that slow

[@rgncal4872]

Get this man out of LA

[@Malacheeee]

@@rgncal4872 lmao

[@rgncal4872]

@@Malacheeee he doesn't fit too slow and mainly ad is going to get hurt trying to make up for how slow he is, fck his iq if he can't move,its like popavich 500 basketball iq be our C cause you're so smart, we need to start a petition i saw kuz playing the 5 last night after trez had concussion protocol, every time Marc's on the floor its 5 on 4 cmon man retire already, you don't shoot enough to make it gaurd able, you don't pass enough to be point center, smaller wings target you cause you can't jump and blow right by you, wtf does he do?? Honestly? Floaters and alley oops right over his head all the time, no physicality at all, anyone will do marc its over buddy if fans were actually in those seats you'd already be gone. We shipped his brother out at 32 he played 6 more yrs, then we got wes matthews on THE BENCH, Schroder should come off the bench he can't hit 3s and dwight coulda started and got some of that bread and still coulda signed wes probably just split 300k of the bi annual exception up between those 2. Back to gasol , Marc is a mark gtfo of staples, need to make a site for a petition. If marc gasol petition was an app id be rich im sure

[@chuchonmc]

0:57 - To be smart. How to play good defense without appearing in numbers. Something I completely love from him is that he doesn't need to "charge" the shoot from the hips. He keeps the ball up in his head, and from that height he can pass or shoot, without the need of put down the ball to charge it.

[@tonyreyes6610]

Well I’m happy he played in a system that benefited him as well as the team. They got a chip.

[@454Casull]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching these games.

[@cisummusic22]

This starting five was nuts looking back

[@derricksargent9980]

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.

[@joashexe3840]

Raptor Gasol was different man. He was a man with a mission.

[@therealpvc2541]

Na grizzlies gasol was the real deal. Was a top 5 big, perennial all-star, and dpoy. Raptors Gasol was at the tail end of his career and lacked offence.

[@BigSchoolRiley]

love being able to revisit these videos every now and then. That 2019 Raptors team is as close to a perfect team as there can be i think

[@BigSchoolRiley]

Elite defence. Literally zero negative defenders in that rotation. Excellent 3 point shooting. Playmaking at almost every position. Superstar that can completely take over any game against any team. Rotation full of two-way talent. Elite point god floor general. Starting calibre centre coming off the bench, They could matchup small or big against any team. Basically switch 1-5 in most situations. Collectively the highest basketball IQ i've ever seen on one team. One of the best head coaches in the league and the entire coaching staff was incredible. Solid mentally tough unit that didn't even celebrate or react at all to going up 3-1 in the finals because their job wasn't done yet. It can't get any better than that can it? That's peak basketball. All brought together by Masai and Bobby, the best executives in the league. wow

[@TooMuchHoops]

Truly an all-time great defense.

[@BigSchoolRiley]

@@TooMuchHoops two former DP'sOY and the rest of the team stacked with all NBA defensive level talent. So sick

[@rakuto-kun29]

@@BigSchoolRiley As someone who is new to basketball I always thought that Defence is far better than Offense.. One of my favorite teams is the Detroit Pistons (Bad Boys and also the Bad Boys 2.0 with Ben Wallace)

[@BigSchoolRiley]

@@rakuto-kun29 Hell yeah! Having two way players is crucial to winning in the post season. Defence is way cool

[@zaidrasheed7738]

This raptors team was unstoppable

[@dmongru]

The Raps are going to miss all the little things Gasol did off ball that go unnoticed. Thanks for putting this together Also great job on editing by letting the audio from the prior play continue as you watch the next play start setting up

[@Dev.L]

3:45 Omg. What a sequence. I nearly fell off my chair. He s such a good big.

[@EH-uh2br]

Gasol's defensive motor is amazing - and this is way past prime Gasol too.

[@ZionGuySupreme]

We would not have won this without Marc. 2019.. What a time to be alive lol!

[@stefy71]

One of the highest basketballs IQs I've seen. Would make an excellent coach!

[@cyberslash11]

I think now that Jokic is slimmer, this is one player he should be watching. Gasol is such as smart individual and team defender, and I know Jokic is smart as well so I hope he can learn from how Marc Gasol plays on the defensive side of the ball.

[@Rickie_Speed]

Marc will always be one of my alltime favorite players. Im a big fan of smart players and he's definitely up there!

[@jandeetv8875]

jokic is only remaining true bigman that has passing, can shoot 3s, has lowpost. that are remain. . but marc gasol is better defender. he can defend curry in that series even in perimiters and 3s. he is slow but his lateral is good

[@The3pleThreat]

This is for all the Lakers fans crying how slow he is. Yes, he is not an athlete like Dwight but his IQ, ability to defend multiple positions all over the court, pick n roll D and offense make him an upgrade. Its not a coincidence that Lakers D efficiency is better this year. Once the playoffs come, they will use him selectively, and get the most out of him.

[@rhowj7335]

absolutely!

[@themidnightinvite]

Sheesh I already miss Marc Gasol

[@freelikesummer931]

Grit&Grind forever! 33 is a legend!❤

[@doransshield9176]

He doesn't move much but when he does he makes it count every single time. Amazing to watch.

[@IAO_islander]

6:40 sure damn miss old school post ups..

[@McGoogger]

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

[@rjbinning7535]

We love Marc here in Toronto

[@bestyone4075]

I think he will more aggressive to play when they are in PlayOffs MARC GASOL is deserving to starting line up for lakers

[@Jaimito1981]

What a Finals by Marc

[@jacksondowdle5217]

He will be missed

[@therevival9505]

Gasol for $2.6 million? Rob Pelinka did it again. What a steal.

[@creydadj]

That Marc Gasol trade over JV and Kawhi's wild game winning series clincher sealed their championship

[@joshuaowolabi6668]

Welcome to LA 💜💛

[@fawkumean378]

Doing all the things the dirty work that don’t show up on the stat sheet. RESPECT ✊

[@recarbanks61]

Whos here watching highlights after The Lakers got him?

[@joguipo]

I understand all the comments about how good a defender he was. Our first World Cup (V Greece in the Final) was led by him, in defence. Such a young lad then... Anyone remembers a guy nicknamed Baby Shack? Off course not. Marc ate him up lol.

[@McGoogger]

Great job with the audio

[@kronusart2396]

Gasol have eyes at back

[@frankincensemerchant1284]

Let's make it clear the Raptors don't win the championship without Gasol and his elite defense especially against Philly and Milwaukee.

[@valjasme18]

Raptors could have been in the Finals if Gasol was landed in 2016-2018

[@vladdydaddy2136]

After watching this defensive masterpiece, I see why he was the DPOY in 2013. Rudy Gobert needs to take notes on this video. For everyone who watched the Wolves - Mavs series, you know what I'm talking about.

[@tredd7385]

Marc was outta shape from the quick off season he’ll be ready this year.

[@zenlee1109]

A complete player. Really miss his IQ and experience in T.O.

[@faty4343]

Very nice hommage. Thanks for this

[@r.mhaych5021]

As a laker fan, I truly believe we’re going to see this Marc gasol come playoff time, he’s saving it ! Coz it could be his last hoorah

[@rhowj7335]

yeah despite on hate on him, i still want him in the lineup, i will take him over drummond, whiteside, cousins

[@rhowj7335]

IM FINE WITH THE LAKERS ROSTER, THEY SHOULD SIGN JONES TO THE REST OF THE YEAR CONTRACT

[@rhowj7335]

PG-DENNIS SCHRODER SG-KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE SF-LEBRON JAMES PF-ANTHONY DAVIS C-MARC GASOL PG-ALEX CARUSO SG-TALEN HORTON-TUCKER SF-KYLE KUZMA PF-MARKIEFF MORRIS C-MONTREZL HARRELL PG- SG-WESLEY MATTHEWS SF-ALFONZO MCKINNIE PF-JARED DUDLEY C-DAMIAN JONES TWO WAY CONTRACT: DEVONTAE CACOK KOSTAS ANTETOKOUNMPO im fine with that lineup, last year lakers also not making moves they just only add kieff and that's it, they are 4-0 now after the asg

[@gvgaming3603]

@@rhowj7335 man do i miss this lineup

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Marc would be the 3rd guy

[@eeriekekashi419]

Miss Big Spain

[@matthewrylan5610]

Wass Upppp

[@KirYuBlitz]

Playoff gasol is Very Good

[@Boykanor03]

Gasol has high basketball IQ

[@ma.t.t.9096]

Given that he is 35 and 7ft, he is really quick.

[@iancruz3450]

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

[@jeromeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee9767]

I wish he was like this playing with lakers😪

[@kotakice]

Gasol is a great passer, spaces the floor, is 1st in the league in defensive box plus minus per basketball reference and per statistics, he and LeBron are also the best duo in the NBA. Different skillsets so we Laker fans need to get used to him, there’s a reason Vogel hasn’t even benched him.

[@rhowj7335]

he will be huge in playoffs, i will take him over drummond cousins whiteside all day

[@rhowj7335]

@@kotakice its nice to see a not hater of marc, i feel so bad for him for those hates that he receives , lakers have to sign jones to a rest of the year contract, then one roster spot yet

[@lancerabilas3487]

2019 championship team was more stacked than Sarah jay

[@wowieinciong7197]

Coach Vogel pls watch this

[@waylondurocher738]

raps woulda had at least 3 rings with the team they put together ❤

[@marksines1246]

missing a smart defender and offensive skillset of a gasol without much athleticism and quickness and yet will be a basketball HOF

[@peregrinefalcon54]

🇪🇸

[@junelbriones3127]

He's too slow right now and he's playing for lakers who likes to run and dunk the ball🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kotakice]

He just brings a different skillset. Yes this is pretty boring for fans I know 😂