10 best centers in the NBA today

#6 Marc Gasol - Memphis Grizzlies

Marc Gasol

Both Tony Allen and Zach Randolph have moved on to other teams but the Memphis Grizzlies still have a couple of players who are crucial to their identity of the grit-and-grind: Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.

Last season was a testament to Gasol's ability to do more than just play in the post. For years together, the Grizzlies had made him and Randolph the fulcrum of their offense. Although last season he was still a key cog in the team's system, they were able to do more because he had started to knock down the three-ball.

Other than a strong post-play and being one of the greatest passing big men this league has ever seen, Gasol can now shoot the three and shoot it well. After knocking down just 12 3-pointers in the eight prior seasons with Memphis, Gasol sank 104 last year at 38.8%.

His ability to adapt has been key to the Grizzlies being a perennial Playoff contender. He can answer the bell when called upon or take a back seat for the better of the team.