MANILA, Philippines – Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, who anchored the league’s stingiest defense, is the recipient of the 2012-13 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Gasol became the first European player in history to earn the honor. He led the Grizzlies defense, which allowed a league-low 88.7-points per game in the regular season. -- Mornings @ ANC, April 25, 2013