NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will be on of two athletes to be honored as the Male Professional Athletes of the Year.
An eight-year veteran in the NBA, Gasol has seen his share of accolades.
The All-Star was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, was the first player in franchise history to be named to multiple All-NBA teams, and the first to be named an All-Star Game starter in 2015.
Gasol moved to Memphis in 2001 when his brother Pau played for the Grizzlies.
He made the team in 2008.
Also being honored this year is NFL Comeback Player of the Year and Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry.
Berry was drafted by the Chiefs fifth overall in the 2010 NFL Draft, and played collegiate football in Knoxville.
In 2015, Berry returned to the game after being diagnosed with cancer.
He was named to the Pro Bowl and the AP All-Pro team.
The following athletes will also be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame:
- Steve McNair
- King Oehmig
- Conrad Graham
- Missy Kane
- Mike Taylor
- Earnest Gray
- Mike Curb
- Joe Biddle
- Lester McClain
- the six Canale Brothers
- Duard Walker