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Marc Gasol is the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by GreatOne1978, Apr 22, 2013.

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  1. GreatOne1978

    GreatOne1978 Member

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    Well Deserved

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I was just told that Marc Gasol will be named NBA Defensive Player of Year</p>&mdash; Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVernonShow/status/326411915553288193">April 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    #1 GreatOne1978, Apr 22, 2013
  2. Ricksmith

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    Well deserved, it could have gone to him or Paul George.
     
    #2 Ricksmith, Apr 22, 2013
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Best defender on the best defensive team. fitting.
     
    #3 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 22, 2013
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    Good call.
     
    #4 da_juice, Apr 22, 2013
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    Remember how thrown off everyone was last year when Tyson won?
     
    #5 Pieman2005, Apr 22, 2013
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    Marc is what his brother has never managed to be: a true franchise player. It is also interesting to see the different developmental path taken by each of them: Pau the refined big man with finesse post moves but mediocre D coming directly from the Euroleague, Marc the big bruiser who impacts both ends and who came through the American high school system. For once, a lopsided Lakers trade managed to not be a complete steal as Marc in the end was the brother with the bigger upside.
     
    #6 andersongo, Apr 22, 2013
  7. Pass 1st shoot 2nd

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    Um, wow. I'd rather have Marc now, but 3-4 years ago I would have taken Pao over today's Marc. Pao was and in many ways IS a still a better player than Marc.
     
    #7 Pass 1st shoot 2nd, Apr 22, 2013
  8. HardenOnlyFan

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    But the Lakers got the ring lol
     
    #8 HardenOnlyFan, Apr 22, 2013
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    Lol so much hate for Pau on this board. He is probably still the most skilled big man today.
     
    #9 tinywang, Apr 22, 2013
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    2 rings and a finals appearance with Pau. Lakers win.
     
    #10 jayhow92, Apr 22, 2013
  11. TheRealist137

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    how can he be a good defender, he's white
     
    #11 TheRealist137, Apr 22, 2013
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    Let's not go too overboard on praising Marc over Pau. They're simply different players. I would take either of them in their prime (Marc now, Pau a few years ago).
     
    #12 ROXTXIA, Apr 22, 2013
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    He and Bosh have become incredibly underrated over the years. They are definitely both mentally soft, but they can play.
     
    #13 Ziggy, Apr 22, 2013
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    His numbers aren't that high but numbers aren't everything
     
    #14 shawn786, Apr 22, 2013
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    to me duncan was the dpoy. Not only his team was one of the top 5 defensive teams, he also have the stats to back it down... wich sadly marc gasol dosent have. Dont get me wrong, i do think gasol is a great defender and its not like this is a steal, i just though duncan deserved more.
     
    #16 Fefo, Apr 22, 2013
  17. JMAD21

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    Holy cow, how old is he in that picture??

    I didnt expect him to get it but im glad he did! Hes probably my favorite Center in the game right now!
     
    #17 JMAD21, Apr 22, 2013
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    Great choice, one of my favorite players to watch.
     
    #18 HOUSTONJS, Apr 22, 2013
  19. VBG

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    Marc Gasol plays more minutes and games. A significant amount more. Memphis' defense was better than the Spurs as well.

    But there's a good argument for Duncan, Iggy, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and even Joakim Noah.
     
    #19 VBG, Apr 22, 2013
  20. TheGreat

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    Hibbert deserved it more IMO.
     
    #20 TheGreat, Apr 22, 2013
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