SAITAMA -- It seemed only fitting that when the public-address announcer called out the names of the players before Sunday's FIBA World Championship final the first name he said was Pau Gasol's.
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| Spain's Marc Gasol reacts after scoring against Greece during the FIBA World Championship final on Sunday in Saitama. Spain won 70-47. AP PHOTO |
The big fellow was the biggest reason Spain had a chance to win its first world title.