Memphis Legend Marc Gasol Lands Naismith Nomination

Marc Gasol is a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame among the 2026 international candidates, a list Malika Andrews unveiled on ESPN. If elected he will join brother Pau in the Hall. Gasol’s résumé is clear: a long run with the Memphis Grizzlies, a 2019 title with the Toronto Raptors, three All Star nods, the 2012 13 Defensive Player of the Year, All NBA honors and career averages near 15.2 points 7.7 rebounds 3.4 assists and 1.5 blocks. Andrei Kirilenko and coach David Blatt are also on the international slate. Merlin sees a player whose defensive instincts and passing changed how teams built around a center. The championship and longevity bolster his case and make a twin sibling enshrinement feel poetic. Kirilenko’s versatility and Blatt’s coaching resume mean the ballot will be competitive, but Gasol’s mix of peak and impact stands tall.