Marc Gasol talks about racism in Europe: Change has to come from the people

During an interview with Lori Ewing of cbc.ca, Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol gives his opinion on racism in Europe:

“We can see how we treat a lot of immigrants that come from Africa to Europe, the way we deal with it — not ‘we,’ but a lot of people do, sadly in Spain or Italy or other countries around Europe.

“We look at them as immigrants, not only as human beings. So that tag that you put on [them] already tells you a lot of stuff about the way you view them. All those things needs to needs to change, and if it doesn’t come from the top and from the government, it has to come from the people.”

Gasol returned to America for the resumption of the NBA season in perfect shape:

“You have to put in the time, you have to put in the work if you’re going to use that much energy,” he said. “If you only take money out of the bank and never put money in the bank, you’re going to go broke”

Before the suspension Gasol was averaging over 7 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assist per game for the reigning champs.