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Into the Bears’ Den: What Star Wars characters are the Memphis Grizzlies?

By Ian Pierno

December 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers spirit dancers dressed in Star Wars stormtrooper costumes perform during a stoppage in play at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers spirit dancers dressed in Star Wars stormtrooper costumes perform during a stoppage in play at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marc Gasol is Han Solo 

Dec 10, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and guard Tony Allen (9) celebrate during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 110-89. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and guard Tony Allen (9) celebrate during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 110-89. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Look, this one is a bit of a stretch. But just like Han, he’s got swagger and he’s lovable to most, although he can opposing fans the wrong way. Han brags about doing the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. Marc hits clutch 3’s and dances. Both have that cockiness that a hero sometimes needs. Han also cares about his family. Marc most definitely does. The two are both just so darn lovable.

Tony Allen is Chewbacca

Who else? Tony has every player’s back, much like Chewbacca would do anything for his friends. Both are tough characters who have a bit of a goofy side. Plus, don’t act like you wouldn’t like to see Tony Allen get mad and just start ripping arms off. 

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