By John Clyde, KSL.com
MEMPHIS — The San Antonio Spurs made quick work of the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals, but despite being swept, one Grizzly player proved there is still sportsmanship in the NBA.
Defensive player of the year Marc Gasol accidently poked Spurs guard Tony Parker in the eye with 6 minutes left in the game. Parker went to the floor, and what we're used to seeing is the opposing player take off and refuse to help out the injured opponent. Not this time around.
In what is unfortunately a surprise turn, Gasol actually stopped and let his team head down the floor as he checked on Parker to make sure he was OK. It's a level of sportsmanship that you'd hope to see across all of sports, and it's nice to see a pro athlete actually be an example.
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