MEMPHIS – Coming off what easily was the most demoralizing season of his NBA career, Grizzlies’ center Marc Gasol entered training camp hardly short on motivation.
But coach J.B. Bickerstaff added another dose, just for good measure. He wants Gasol, 33, to essentially turn back the clock. During two trips to Spain over the summer to visit Gasol in his native country, Bickerstaff explained that for the Grizzlies to move forward from last season’s 22-60 finish and get back into playoff contention, Gasol must reclaim his status as one of the NBA’s top defensive anchors.