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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: The mindset of Marc Gasol as Grizz center copes with toughest season since rookie year

MEMPHIS – The longtime Grizzlies fan nervously awaited her turn, then approached the microphone, peered directly ahead at general manager

She wanted to know how the Grizzlies’ franchise center was handling arguably the most difficult season of his decade with the team. And she needed to know what the lone major professional sports organization in town planned to do with Gasol moving forward amid some recent trade speculation.

So, for good measure, she also asked for the remaining terms on Gasol’s contract.

Marc has been with us his entire career. I think he’s signed three contracts with us … He has a (contract) that carries beyond this season … And we plan on him being here a long time.