“Marc Gasol Sends Strong Message to Memphis Grizzlies: ‘Ja Morant Can’t Do It Alone — Memphis Needs a Vicious Star Like Giannis Antetokounmpo to Chase Championships’ as He Urges the Team to Go All In”
Marc Gasol Urges Memphis Grizzlies to Pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘Ja Morant Needs a Dominant Partner to Win It All’
Memphis Grizzlies legend Marc Gasol has delivered a powerful message to his former team, sparking bold conversations among fans and NBA insiders alike. In a recent interview, Gasol openly stated that if the Grizzlies want to be true championship contenders, they need to pair Ja Morant with a player as dominant and “vicious” as Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Gasol, who helped build the Grizzlies’ most successful era during the famed ‘Grit and Grind’ years, expressed his deep admiration for Ja Morant’s talent and leadership. However, he didn’t shy away from his belief that Morant cannot carry the franchise to an NBA title on his own.
“Ja is special — no question. He has the explosiveness, the heart, and the swagger this city loves,” Gasol said. “But in this league, no one wins alone. If Memphis really wants to raise that banner, they need to go after someone who strikes fear on both ends of the floor. Someone like Giannis. You need that kind of beast to go all the way.”
The former Defensive Player of the Year emphasized that Memphis must think bigger when building around Morant. According to Gasol, the Grizzlies have solid pieces but lack the championship-level firepower needed to overcome teams like the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, and Milwaukee Bucks.
“The core is good, the system is good, but to win it all? You need someone who can take over physically, someone who demands double-teams, someone who can dominate the paint, push the tempo, and set the tone defensively,” Gasol explained. “Giannis is that guy. And if Memphis can find a way to bring him in — I say go all in.”
Gasol’s comments quickly sparked waves across social media, with fans dreaming about the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo teaming up with Ja Morant to form one of the most electrifying duos in NBA history.
While landing Giannis would be an aggressive, high-risk move, Gasol’s message was clear: Memphis must think championship or bust.
He also pointed out that waiting for young talent to develop may not be enough in an increasingly competitive Western Conference.
“The window doesn’t stay open forever. I love this team, I love this city, and I just want to see Memphis get that championship we fought so hard for. Ja’s a warrior — now he needs a giant next to him.”
Whether the Grizzlies front office takes Marc Gasol’s bold advice seriously remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the time to be aggressive is now. And according to one of their greatest players ever, Memphis should aim for the very top — even if that means chasing a superstar like Giannis.
