The 7-foot Spaniard came to the Lakers via trade in 2008 and helped lead the team to two NBA championships
Pau Gasol had his Lakers legacy solidified when the team retired his No. 16 jerseyBut on Saturday evening, Gasol’s place as one of basketball’s all-timers will be cemented, with the 7-foot Spaniard being formally inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The 12-honoree 2023 class is headlined by Gasol, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Gregg Popovich and Becky Hammon.He’s a six-time All-Star who was named to an All-NBA team four times.
“When you’re in that mode of chasing a championship, it takes a lot. It takes a special edge. When we relax a little more and try to connect more on a personal level, I remember those moments fondly. I miss him.” It was with the Grizzlies that Gasol established himself as one of the best bigs of his time before coming to Los Angeles to give the Lakers the boost they needed to win a pair of NBA titles.“Memphis was a very important chapter in my life,” Gasol said. “At first, I was just so happy I was fulfilling my dream of playing in the NBA. It gave me the opportunity.
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