Memphis Grizzlies

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Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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As injuries continue to pile up for the Memphis Grizzlies, the FanDuel NBA value of Marc Gasol is poised to greatly increase.

Oct 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) celebrates after making a three point shot in overtime against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Washington 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Once again, injuries are ripping apart the Memphis Grizzlies early in the regular season.

The Grizzlies are expected to be without point guard Mike Conley indefinitely after suffered a transverse process fracture in the vertebrae.

The fluke injury happened Monday night against Charlotte, as a knee to the back struck Conley as he was taking a charge.

Without Conley facilitating the offense, Marc Gasol is likely to become the primary distributor for the Grizzlies.

Gasol already has dished out the second-most assists on the team and his 3.8 assists per game is the second-highest average among centers in the league.

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The 32-year-old center has found ways to supplement his value in FanDuel NBA tournament play outside of the traditional statistics he, and other players at his position, have historically accumulated.

For his career, Gasol is averaging 7.7 rebounds per game, but that figure has slipped to 5.6 this season. In 17 games played, Gasol has registered a pair of double-doubles and hasn’t tallied one in 12 consecutive games.

Instead, he has generated 32.9 FanDuel NBA tournament points a game by adding a new dimension to his game, a potent 3-point shot.

During the first eight years of his career, Gasol had made just 12-of-66 attempts (18.1 percent) from beyond the arc.

In his first season under coach David Fizdale, the Grizzlies are drawing up plays for Gasol from 3-point range with the game on the line.

Gasol has responded by connecting on 25-of-60 (41.7 percent) of his attempts from beyond the arc. The 25 conversions from long range are the fourth most among all centers and his conversion rate is the highest at the position.

The viable long range shooting has paved the way for a career-high 18 points per game from Gasol as his usage rate of 26.5 percent is the most he has ever been involved in the offense.

As Conley joins Chandler Parsons, expected to be out for another week with a knee injury and Zach Randolph, out indefinitely after his mother passed away, the value of Gasol could skyrocket in FanDuel NBA play.

Few centers are capable of consistently knocking down three pointers, collecting rebounds and distributing the basketball.

The variety of contributions from Gasol is a welcome addition to any FanDuel NBA roster.

Nov 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) defends in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Raptors won 113-111 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 21, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews (23) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) and forward Dario Saric (9) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 26, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) looks on in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Spurs won 112-100. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 28, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) dunks the ball past Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Charlotte Hornets won 97-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

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Final Lineup

PG John Wall ($9,200)
PG Kyle Lowry ($8,300)
SG Zach LaVine ($6,200)
SG Wesley Matthews ($4,700)
SF Wilson Chandler ($6,400)
SF Harrison Barnes ($6,100)
PF Kristaps Porzingis ($7,500)
PF JaMychal Green ($4,400)
C Marc Gasol ($7,000)