Into the Bears’ Den: What Star Wars characters are the Memphis Grizzlies?
By Ian Pierno
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Marc Gasol is Chewbacca
Who is tall, muscular, speaks a different language and hairy? Marc Gasol. Not only does he have all those attributes but he also has so many other uses. Like Chewbacca, who can do multiple things, Marc Gasol rebounds, passes, shoots and plays interior defense for the Grizzlies.He is one of the most lovable players on the Grizzlies, just like Chewbacca is for the Star Wars fans.
Mike Conley is Han Solo
Who is Chewbacca’s best and inseparable friend? Han Solo. Who is Marc Gasol’s basketball buddy? Mike Conley. Conley runs the offense that centers around Marc Gasol, just like Han Solo makes the plans that Chewbacca helps with. Another similarity? Han Solo recovered fast after being stuck in carbonite, just like Mike Conley recovered extraordinarily fast from a broken back.
Tony Allen is an Ewok
Allen off the court is so fun loving and cute. On the court although, he is pesky making opposing players have no fun and shutting them down. Im sure the Galatic Empire didn’t think the Ewoks would help the rebellion much, just like Klay Thompson didn’t think he would score just 8 points against Allen.
Troy Daniels is Jar Jar Binks
Jar Jar looked like he was an idiot who couldn’t possibly help. In the end, he ended up being one of the heros for his people. Troy Daniels started the year cold, but has gotten hot and helped the Grizzlies on their current hot streak with all these injuries. Not many fans thought he would be one of the key reasons they could overcome these injuries.
Kevin Durant is Darth Vader
He went to the dark side and joined the already powerful villains. Don’t worry though, the bad guy always loses.