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Basketball star becomes only second man to win an NBA crown and the World Cup in the same year

Spain's Marc Gasol is congratulated by former basketballer Kobe Bryant after winning the FIBA World Cup in China yesterday. [Reuters]

Three-time All-Star Marc Gasol became only the second man to win an NBA crown and the World Cup in the same year after Spain brushed aside Argentina 95-75 yesterday.

Spain, who survived double overtime against Australia to reach the final, led throughout in Beijing to win international basketball’s biggest prize a second time.

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