2019 Raptors champion Marc Gasol retires from professional basketball
Marc Gasol, a standout defender during his 14 NBA seasons who won the 2019 title with the Toronto Raptors, officially announced his retirement on Wednesday.
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![Former Toronto Raptor Marc Gasol, seen above celebrating the team's 2019 championship, announced his retirement from professional basketball on Wednesday. A basketball player celebrates as he runs off the court.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7100601.1706726953!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/gasol-marc-013124.jpg)
Marc Gasol, a standout defender during his 14 NBA seasons who won the 2019 title with the Toronto Raptors, officially announced his retirement on Wednesday.