The best battles I've seen was with my beloved KG. Pau you have earned the respect of your die-hard rivals. You are even a greater man than you are a basketball player.
The way Pau toughened up after getting bullied in the Finals loss was so dope to see. Took that soft reputation which was his 1 flaw and turned it to a strength and the next time we played the Celtics he was a dog in the paint. So skilled, so underrated. Not many players could handle playing with Kobe. Gasol had the perfect skill set to step up when needed but not clash with Kobes ball dominance. Pick and pop middy with the face up game, could roll to the rim & finish & had that high/mid post passing. Didnt cry when he didnt get touches consistently & didnt need them to stay focused in other area on the floor. One of my 5 favorite players ever easily.
One thing I am sure of is that if Mamba rated Pau so high especially with Kobe being such a perfectionist, than there shouldn't be any questions about his jersey being hung on the rafters along with Kobe's.
When you see those two names very near. It's like he was searching Kobe among the public. Somewhere in the building. 9 month later, there is still a Niagara Falls in my eyes (Sorry for my bad english)
What a great supporting cast Kupchak(student of Jerry West) surrounded Pau & Kobe with. I was sad to see Ariza go but damn, Ron Artest! He instantly brought tough defense to every squad he played on. I could talk about the entire roster of 2008-2009 & '09-2010 but I'll end with the human swiss army knife, Lamar motherfuckin Odom. He'll D you up w his length, grab the rebound, take point running the break, no look to the streaking wing for a lay up, or if you don't close on him he's taking it to the hole. So good. R.I.P. Kobe unveiling the statue of him and his daughter tomorrow.
thanks to kobe making elite and well knowned star. but i spcially thank Pau for joining Lakeshow..he changes making us a contender.. he is a true brother to the man has left 💜💛
Does anyone else agree with Derek Fisher having his jersey retired? I mean he's been there with the franchise and has contributed way more to the franchise than what Pau did and not to take anything away from Pau either but I think he is way under appreciated.
Thank You Pau Gasol for the memories and those 2 Championships. Us Kobe fans are forever greatful for saving Kobe's legacy. If you didn't arrive in 2008, I don't know if Kobe will ever win 2 more titles.
The way Lakers treated Pau gasol after his prime was horrible. Kept trying to trade him like he is washed. threw him in every trade possible. There was no respect.
Kobe said it himself. He wouldn’t have won those 2 championships without Pau. When all is said and done both our numbers will hang forever. He was his rock on the court. Dude is a gem.
Gasol just like Nadal made spain more to the world beside soccer.
Look at that lakers ring
That game 7 bro felt like it was 2007 because of something all of. Sudden done
Pau was awesome…period
The best battles I've seen was with my beloved KG. Pau you have earned the respect of your die-hard rivals. You are even a greater man than you are a basketball player.
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The way Pau toughened up after getting bullied in the Finals loss was so dope to see. Took that soft reputation which was his 1 flaw and turned it to a strength and the next time we played the Celtics he was a dog in the paint. So skilled, so underrated. Not many players could handle playing with Kobe. Gasol had the perfect skill set to step up when needed but not clash with Kobes ball dominance. Pick and pop middy with the face up game, could roll to the rim & finish & had that high/mid post passing. Didnt cry when he didnt get touches consistently & didnt need them to stay focused in other area on the floor. One of my 5 favorite players ever easily.
love that Gasol is right next to Kobe
definitely. No question about it!
AD better step up
Pau=Pablo=Paul
Some people grew up with Kobe and Shaq, I had Kobe and Pau. Shoutout to #16 💛💜
One thing I am sure of is that if Mamba rated Pau so high especially with Kobe being such a perfectionist, than there shouldn't be any questions about his jersey being hung on the rafters along with Kobe's.
Im bot laker and a pau gasol fan since he was in memphis that is why i was really happy when he got traded to the lakers
I remember i cried when they lost to celtics at 2008 finals
When you see those two names very near. It's like he was searching Kobe among the public. Somewhere in the building. 9 month later, there is still a Niagara Falls in my eyes
(Sorry for my bad english)
Mutias GRacias Pau!!! Well deserved! Hope that Fisher can be the next one!
RESPECT!!!!!
man Derek Fisher deserve jersey retirement
What a great supporting cast Kupchak(student of Jerry West) surrounded Pau & Kobe with. I was sad to see Ariza go but damn, Ron Artest! He instantly brought tough defense to every squad he played on. I could talk about the entire roster of 2008-2009 & '09-2010 but I'll end with the human swiss army knife, Lamar motherfuckin Odom. He'll D you up w his length, grab the rebound, take point running the break, no look to the streaking wing for a lay up, or if you don't close on him he's taking it to the hole. So good.
R.I.P. Kobe unveiling the statue of him and his daughter tomorrow.
24-8 = 16 pau number right in between both of Kobe’s 💜💛
he’s not the greatest pf but the greatest mf uncle
Hope they retire 2 for D fisher
thanks to kobe making elite and well knowned star. but i spcially thank Pau for joining Lakeshow..he changes making us a contender.. he is a true brother to the man has left 💜💛
Does anyone else agree with Derek Fisher having his jersey retired? I mean he's been there with the franchise and has contributed way more to the franchise than what Pau did and not to take anything away from Pau either but I think he is way under appreciated.
Thank You Pau Gasol for the memories and those 2 Championships. Us Kobe fans are forever greatful for saving Kobe's legacy. If you didn't arrive in 2008, I don't know if Kobe will ever win 2 more titles.
The way Lakers treated Pau gasol after his prime was horrible. Kept trying to trade him like he is washed. threw him in every trade possible. There was no respect.
😭😭😭
Am I kwying 🥹
And Kobe said it RIP KOBE
They need to retire fishers as well if this is the case
Fisher should be there too
A TRUE LAKER !!!🎉🎉
Kobe said it himself. He wouldn’t have won those 2 championships without Pau. When all is said and done both our numbers will hang forever. He was his rock on the court. Dude is a gem.
That front court of gasol bynum and odom was insane. Always 2 talented bigs on the court at all times
Gasol was one of the smartest players ever and kobe appreciated that. They ran plays that were way above other duos
I'm not even a Laker fan n I can't stop the slivers of water.