Marc Gasol

They say that only football can cause unpredictable events such as a Alcorconazo in which a small team to defeat the most powerful. But this time, was none other than basketball and the NBA scene of an unexpected result. The team had entered the play-off as the worst beat ranked first in the regular phase in its workforce has champions 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007 . And one of the protagonists of that feat is Spanish.

This is Marc Gasol, who has now ceased to be "brother ...." Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing 99-91 and stayed with the series 4 to 2. Despite a spectacular triple Manu Ginobili , the leaders also by Tim Duncan and Paul Parker were on the road.

Marc was instrumental in the marker scoring with 12 points but 13 rebounds. His defensive work was vital to the success of its franchise for the first time reached the Western Conference semifinals. The press does not hesitate to call the former FC Barcelona and Gerona Akasvayu as "The Twin Towers of the FedEx Forum."

It is the fourth time in NBA history (born in 1946) that the eighth bends to the leader. Denver Nuggets (1994), Miami Heat (1999) and Dallas Mavericks (2007) were the ancestors of the "Big Marc".