Pau Gasol’s jersey was formally retired by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday evening, his No. 16 taking its place proper alongside longtime teammate Kobe Bryant’s No. 24. The bond between Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January 2020 at 41, and the massive man from Spain was robust and the emotion confirmed for the 42-year-old Gasol throughout Tuesday evening’s ceremony. “I can’t go on with out speaking concerning the individual and the face that I don’t see. The brother that elevated me, impressed me, challenged me to be a greater participant – simply to be a greater man total,” Gasol stated throughout the halftime ceremony as “Kobe” chants broke out amongst the gang at Crypto.com Area.
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Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Kobe, we missed you Tuesday.
Kobe, you had been nicely represented.
#GraciasPau
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Tom Ziller @teamziller
Somebody posted a clip of GP and C-Webb hyping up Pau on Reddit and I’m deep in a rabbit gap now youtube.com/watch?v=LrINFd… – 9:30 AM
Chip Crain @3Shadesofblue
Congratulations @Pau Gasol a lot love out of your Memphis household pic.twitter.com/oog59dyWQV – 9:30 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
In honor of him getting his jersey retired, he’s the good Pau Gasol singing “Find out how to Save a Life” pic.twitter.com/SWfuORZPu5 – 9:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The thirteenth quantity retired by the Los Angeles Lakers honors Pau Gasol and locations him alongside Kobe Bryant #NBA
eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/14… – 4:56 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Pau Gasol opens his coronary heart about Kobe Bryant in his jersey retirement ceremony 🥹
pic.twitter.com/nAV3xAIMjs – 1:30 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Anthony Davis says he hopes his Lakers jersey will in the future be retired, too:
“I really instructed Pau that I wish to hopefully be up there in the future as nicely. I imply, that’s an enormous honor to be up there with the greats — and he deserves it.” – 1:12 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis stated he instructed Pau Gasol he desires his No. 3 retired by the Lakers in the future to hitch the likes of Gasol and all the different legendary Lakers massive males. – 12:57 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Anthony Davis says he instructed Pau Gasol tonight that he hopes to be up within the rafters as nicely in the future, that he’s very cognizant of continuous the custom of nice Lakers’ massive males. – 12:57 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
#GraciasPau
Lakers followers celebrated and cried with Pau Gasol on Tuesday evening, everybody holding Kobe of their hearts.
ocregister.com/2023/03/07/swa… – 12:44 AM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
It was a giant evening for Lakers massive males 🤩
On the night Pau Gasol had his No. 16 retired, Anthony Davis scored 30 factors in a gritty win over Memphis. pic.twitter.com/bHrbkDcSoK – 12:38 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Apropos that Anthony Davis, the newest Lakers championship middle, comes up enormous on an evening honoring Pau Gasol, the earlier Lakers championship middle. AK – 12:28 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Pau and Kobe endlessly pic.twitter.com/NkCGPfHgiS – 12:15 AM
Rudy Homosexual @RudyGay
Congratulations to by brother @Pau Gasol one absolutely the greats – 11:47 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I miss him a lot, like many people do.”
Pau spoke on Kobe throughout his jersey retirement speech 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/z1GZhnNgKg – 11:36 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Phil Jackson is within the constructing tonight for Pau Gasol. pic.twitter.com/4PpjvCWV1W – 11:35 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement ceremony pic.twitter.com/HPROOvrrb3 – 11:33 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
One of many true gentleman in sports activities, @Pau Gasol pic.twitter.com/iWym2sWp8m – 11:31 PM
Jabari Younger @JabariJYoung
Congrats to @Pau Gasol … a real professional.. cherished overlaying him in San Antonio, at all times spoke to media, insightful, participating, trustworthy, actual.
Nice to see #Lakers honor him. #NBA – 11:24 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pau Gasol thanked teammates, Phil Jackson, Mitch Kupchak, Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka and the Lakers’ coaching workers pic.twitter.com/ToAsK59HXC – 11:23 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Pau Gasol is honored as his jersey is unveiled within the rafters pic.twitter.com/g6IAYjNhTb – 11:23 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Fairly certain that speech was like 7 minutes longer than it may need in any other case been b/c Pau was anxious he would possibly overlook to thank somebody, which is mainly Pau in a nutshell. BK – 11:20 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
An emotional Pau Gasol sees his No. 16 Lakers jersey hanging subsequent to Kobe Bryant’s on the rafters pic.twitter.com/kUQ9bJkPYC – 11:20 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
La Familia.
Enhorabuena, @Pau Gasol. pic.twitter.com/HHJduVsHT7 – 11:19 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
How can u not love Pau… pic.twitter.com/D58lbwhD5W – 11:18 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Superb second for Pau Gasol, a participant who hardly ever ever acquired to face within the highlight on his personal. pic.twitter.com/Q0DDV3JlOK – 11:18 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kobe Bryant predicted Pau Gasol would have his No. 16 Lakers jersey retired subsequent to his pic.twitter.com/106Epsz3t0 – 11:16 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Phil Jackson, Metta Sandiford-Artest, Derek Fisher and Sasha Vujacic on the subsequent Pau Gasol video tribute pic.twitter.com/h10KD9nQpX – 11:16 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler …
— leads Warmth to win Monday evening
— flies 5 hours to Los Angeles postgame
— is there for Pau Gasol tonight
— scheduled to land again in Miami Wednesday morning
— is predicted to play Wednesday evening – 11:14 PM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
What a particular second! Thanks Pau! #16 #GraciasPau 💛💜 – 11:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Pau Gasol was a menace in these 08/10 Finals. These are the sequence that first acquired me into the #Celtics round 10-12, him & Garnett going at it. Nothing however respect. The end to ‘10 is hard for followers to today although, and his play was a giant motive why #Lakers gained. – 11:11 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Marc Gasol can have his day in Memphis, and I’m certain Pau shall be there for him. pic.twitter.com/wu3krINYrY – 11:07 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jimmy Buckets within the constructing for Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement ceremony 💜
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/mSeDKk8jCO – 11:04 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers are honoring Pau Gasol throughout timeouts of tonight’s recreation. pic.twitter.com/wFftNn5Fa8 – 11:02 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
If Pau hadn’t been accessible to attend tonight’s ceremony for no matter motive, his dad may have simply stood in for him with out anyone noticing. AK pic.twitter.com/WMH91JLH8D – 11:00 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Santi Aldama with 10 already on Pau evening? Lakers followers firing up the commerce machine so quick proper now. – 10:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers performed a video tribute for Pau Gasol throughout the first timeout of the second quarter. Right here was his response to a different standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/FaW7ab2q6P – 10:42 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
After watching a video tribute, Pau Gasol choked again tears as he held his daughter. pic.twitter.com/Zz35O3Igoq – 10:41 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Pau Gasol is already in tears sitting courtside along with his daughter watching highlights of his time with the Lakers and listening to Kobe Bryant speak about their relationship. It’s going to be an emotional halftime ceremony when Pau will get his jersey retired. – 10:41 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Pau Gasol is already in tears sitting course along with his daughter watching highlights of his time with the Lakers and listening to Kobe Bryant speak about their relationship. It’s going to be an emotional halftime ceremony when Pau will get his jersey retired. – 10:40 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers performed a video highlighting the commerce that introduced Pau Gasol to LA, a few of his on-court highlights and a reel of his charity work, culminating with a riff of Placido Domingo, the Spanish opera star. Gasol was moved to tears. pic.twitter.com/b7d8fbqu7e – 10:40 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
What a Pau Gasol tribute video pic.twitter.com/RUa7iqug0N – 10:40 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Pau makes his entrance. pic.twitter.com/4HOnAW2FY2 – 10:36 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers followers greeting Pau Gasol with a robust ovation pic.twitter.com/rUZYY0FChZ – 10:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Pau Gasol simply emerged from the locker room tunnel carrying his daughter and acquired a standing ovation from the Crypto.com Area crowd. – 10:28 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Pau Gasol and his household hit their courtside seats on the quarter break, receiving a standing ovation.
Lakers 23, Grizzlies 21. – 10:28 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Bo Cruz simply arrived for Pau Gasol’s retirement ceremony pic.twitter.com/vGLz1hQaTH – 10:16 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Metta Sandiford-Artest, Jose Calderon and former Lakers athletic coach Gary Vitti among the many individuals right here for Pau Gasol’s Lakers jersey retirement ceremony – 10:15 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Pau Gasol jerseys on each seat tonight are top quality replicas. Not the conventional shirt jersey knockoffs you usually see at such events. pic.twitter.com/d34RymEIV0 – 10:11 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
the beginning of Lakers-Grizzlies has been a terrific tribute to the flowing offense of early 2000s basketball when Pau entered the league – 10:09 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Pau Gasol’s No. 16 shall be retired tonight subsequent to Kobe Bryant’s No. 24 simply the way in which the 2 of them wished it. pic.twitter.com/6ksHFbaaxH – 10:07 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Noche dieciséis por Pau pic.twitter.com/jcl7gixuIx – 9:49 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Pau Gasol on having an evening like tonight with out Kobe Bryant: “I miss him quite a bit. I miss him quite a bit. There’s nothing I can do about it, however to like his household. That’s how I take care of it.” – 9:40 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
I used to be giving Darvin Ham a tough time after I requested if he had a favourite reminiscence of Pau Gasol busting him: “It’s secure to say he was quite a bit higher, quite a bit greater than I used to be, much more expert. However I used to be a more durable hitter. I can inform you I spent loads of fouls making an attempt to protect that dude.” – 9:23 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
“He positively impressed me and confirmed me what it took to be the very best participant that you would be able to be.”
Forward of his Lakers jersey retirement tonight, Pau Gasol speaks on the affect Kobe made on his life.
pic.twitter.com/VK4kPU1Yge – 9:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are giving No. 16 Pau Gasol reproduction jerseys to all followers in attendance tonight pic.twitter.com/nYodzV3dQL – 9:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Laker nice, Pau Gasol 🤩 pic.twitter.com/SMg3KpIqP2 – 9:00 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Marc Gasol is in the home tonight for brother Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement with the Lakers. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins stated he acquired the possibility to see Pau on the workforce lodge.
Pau selected the Grizzlies-Lakers recreation particularly. – 8:54 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
ICYMI, I talked to Pau Gasol forward of his jersey retirement ceremony about what Kobe Bryant unleashed in his recreation — and the way they grew to become the right duo.
foxsports.com/tales/nba/pa… – 8:44 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Particular evening for the good Pau Gasol…His retired #16 jersey will go subsequent to Kobe’s #24 pic.twitter.com/1vho9E5paH – 8:43 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Fairly good giveaway tonight: Pau Jerseys. pic.twitter.com/4qmnNOOWzn – 8:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham gave his respect and like to Pau Gasol, whom he performed towards and coached, and cited how a lot he loved Pau on and off the ground.
He recalled his favourite Pau recreation as Recreation 7 towards Denver in Spherical 1 of the 2012 playoffs, when he dominated with 23P, 17R, 6A + 4B. – 8:25 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Pau Gasol exhibiting off his 2009 and 2010 Lakers championship rings pic.twitter.com/oFoBKWT0ir – 8:19 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Pau Gasol assembly with media earlier than his No.16 jersey is retired by Lakers pic.twitter.com/MZyCTUwuzu – 8:12 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Moved by Pau Gasol and his phrases on his jersey retirement, Kobe, and so on. He’s what you’ll name a mensch – 8:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pau talked about how a lot he treasured his relationship w/Kobe off the court docket, because it wasn’t widespread for Kobe to open himself up that method, including how significant it’s to him that the bond has continued between Pau, his household and Vanessa Bryant and her ladies. – 8:08 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Tonight is the evening Pau Gasol will get his Lakers jersey retired. pic.twitter.com/Modlk363y6 – 8:06 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pau Gasol on Kobe Bryant: “I miss him quite a bit. There’s nothing I can do about it, apart from love his household. That’s how I take care of it.” – 8:05 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Pau Gasol says of the criticism he and the Lakers acquired after the 2008 Finals dropping to the Celtics, “I took that personally.”
Properly … relaxation is historical past. – 8:04 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pau Gasol on his bond with Phil Jackson and dealing with his motivational techniques pic.twitter.com/2ZPwM3nivw – 8:01 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“That was sort of the label or the narrative that European gamers had on the time”
@Pau Gasol talks with @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson concerning the criticism round Euro gamers together with himself. #LakersNation pic.twitter.com/9qbvVAXQit – 8:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kobe & Pau 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/b9bz4Yaklr – 7:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pau Gasol on his day: “It’s one thing very particular.”
He described many emotions, together with satisfaction and honor enthusiastic about his profession. There’s additionally the combo of appreciation, unhappiness and sense of loss relating to his brotherhood with Kobe, as his No. 16 will go up subsequent to eight and 24. – 7:55 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pau Gasol on his bond with Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/HhlcH3pEom – 7:54 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The place had been you while you discovered the Lakers traded for Pau Gasol 15 years in the past? I used to be in Phoenix for the Tremendous Bowl. I needed to triple test the deal was official. It didn’t appear actual. The Lakers had been contenders once more. They went to 3 straight Finals and gained back-to-back titles. – 7:51 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pau Gasol on his upcoming Lakers jersey retirement and Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/d6S6TNpDds – 7:46 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Pau Gasol, again within the area, fidgeting along with his two championship rings as he talks about his jersey being retired tonight at halftime. pic.twitter.com/C1tQSDeRZC – 7:44 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pau Gasol right here earlier than his Lakers’ jersey retirement ceremony. Pau is sporting his two NBA championship rings pic.twitter.com/DbiBjihWCR – 7:43 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Again in 2020, I interviewed Pau Gasol for ClutchPoints & he stated this concerning the Lakers presumably retiring No. 16: “It could be a privilege to be in that group. It means quite a bit to me that the followers wish to see that. It is going to be past my desires to have the ability to expertise that.” – 7:09 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Pau Gasol credit Kobe Bryant forward of Lakers jersey retirement: ‘My quantity goes up there due to him’
cbssports.com/nba/information/pau-g… – 6:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“It’s sort of surreal to be fully trustworthy”
@Pau Gasol joined the present to speak about his #16 jersey retirement ceremony in Los Angeles tonight.
@TermineRadio | @Eddie Johnson | #LakersNation pic.twitter.com/hVcysBaqHA – 5:00 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
“When Pau retires, he can have his quantity within the rafters subsequent to mine, I actually sit up for the day when he’s giving his speech at middle court docket in entrance of all of the followers who’ve supported him over time. It’s going to be an superior evening.” — Kobe Bryant in 2018 pic.twitter.com/ySgXeQjOHt – 4:46 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Favourite story from overlaying Pau Gasol with the Bulls: one time in Portland we occurred to be on the Nike retailer on the similar time. Stated hello and left one another alone. About 20 minutes later we stumble upon one another and he asks me, in all seriousness: “Are you discovering all the things OK?” – 4:43 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Tonight, 15 years after L.A. traded for him, Pau Gasol’s No. 16 will go up within the rafters. I wrote about his Lakers legacy, with assist from Pau, Jeanie Buss and Mitch Kupchak https://t.co/T6RHD7hTw4 pic.twitter.com/me5dGEJSag – 4:37 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I’m on @ESPNLosAngeles w/@John Eire from 1-4pm PT. Speaking Lakers, Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement, Clippers, Dodgers, Rams rebuilding(?), Aaron Rodgers, and extra! Hear up! AK – 4:32 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Actually good @Shaun Powell piece on how the connection between Pau Gasol & Kobe Bryant went past being championship teammates nba.com/information/pau-gasol… – 3:57 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
I’m excited to see Pau Gasol have his No. 16 retired by the Lakers. Can’t be understated how his arrival helped elevate them to a championship group once more. He wasn’t some function participant; his ability & smarts had been important. Kobe & Phil don’t get these final two rings with out him – 3:52 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Mamba Mentality 🐍
13 years in the past at the moment, Kobe gave us an unforgettable spotlight simply by staying LOCKED IN.
pic.twitter.com/vXJrdFK4XF – 3:09 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
I don’t know what he’s saying however right here’s Santi Aldama speaking about Pau Gasol. pic.twitter.com/LilSntPfu5 – 2:51 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Must be fairly cool when the Lakers retire Pau Gasol’s jersey tonight. pic.twitter.com/KzVRHxn4QL – 2:32 PM
Kevin Ding @KevinDing
I anticipated Pau to be slightly extra relieved. Possibly downright blissful. He stayed just about stone-faced. There was nonetheless concern in his eyes. And that was a sense that he wouldn’t get to shake for years to come back. – 2:29 PM
Kevin Ding @KevinDing
– EL SEGUNDO, December 2011: Pau was in his automotive about to depart the Lakers’ coaching facility as I approached. He rolled down the window, and I broke the information to him that Chris Paul had been traded to the Clippers (to not the Lakers for Pau, as had nearly occurred earlier than). … – 2:29 PM
Kevin Ding @KevinDing
I instructed Pau that Kobe and Shaq acquired alongside finest once they revered what was totally different concerning the different one. What got here by clearly was Pau’s confidence that he was a robust sufficient human being to wish to work with and be taught from all the things that Kobe was—for higher or worse. … – 2:29 PM
Kevin Ding @KevinDing
– FRESNO, October 2008: Had an enchanting discuss with Pau as he began his first full season with Kobe (and first championship season). Pau shared his evaluation of the Kobe-Shaq relationship—and he was in a position to articulate to me simply why it will be totally different for him and Kobe. … – 2:29 PM
Kevin Ding @KevinDing
Even whereas so usually contemplating buying and selling him, the Lakers at all times deliberate on retiring Pau’s jersey. Completely happy for him that it’s taking place tonight. As somebody who has spent life legitimately making an attempt to be a renaissance man, Pau appreciates making a mark on this world greater than most. … – 2:29 PM
Kevin Ding @KevinDing
A pair recollections from me about Pau, from earlier than and after the titles, providing some context for his Lakers tenure: … – 2:29 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Unique: I talked with Pau Gasol forward of his jersey retirement tonight.
“Spotlight of my profession? I believe it’s the spotlight of my life, this second that we’re about to expertise,” he instructed me.
foxsports.com/tales/nba/pa… – 1:12 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We focus on the potential of LeBron being out even longer than three weeks, Troy Brown’s quietly robust play, and what Pau Gasol means to the Lakers, then and now. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wha… – 1:01 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Tonight, the Lakers will raise Pau Gasol’s No. 16 jersey to the rafters 👏
Again-to-Again NBA Champion
6x NBA All-Star
4x All-NBA
2002 NBA ROTY
NBA All-Rookie First Group
2x FIBA Europe POTY
pic.twitter.com/37mKqZqq3X – 12:59 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Michigan State’s Tyson Walker was named second-team All-Huge Ten and #Michigan‘s Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard had been third-team alternatives. – 12:21 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
I spoke to a teammate from Pau Gasol’s first yr within the NBA and one from his final yr within the NBA, and I watched him play basketball towards third graders. The widespread thread is humanity — a trait {that a} retired jersey within the rafters can’t absolutely seize: ocregister.com/2023/03/06/pau… – 11:00 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
13 years in the past at the moment, Kobe didn’t flinch 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AjZB84y6I3 – 8:39 AM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Lakers are retiring Pau Gasol’s jersey tonight.
Is LeBron subsequent?
When you would possibly assume he deserves a jersey hanging from the rafters in LA, an absence of constant success suggests in any other case.
My newest for @sn_nba 👇👇👇 sportingnews.com/us/nba/information/la… – 8:32 AM
Extra on this storyline
Clutch Factors: Pau Gasol overcome with emotion as his No. 16 Lakers jersey is unveiled subsequent to Kobe Bryant’s 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/t7Sm0NuFko -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / March 8, 2023
NBA TV: “I really like you, brother.” @paugasol pays tribute to Kobe throughout his jersey retirement #GraciasPau -via Twitter / March 8, 2023
Mike Trudell: Pau talked about how a lot he treasured his relationship w/Kobe off the court docket, because it wasn’t widespread for Kobe to open himself up that method, including how significant it’s to him that the bond has continued between Pau, his household and Vanessa Bryant and her ladies. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / March 7, 2023
HoopsHype: Anthony Davis on Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement: “That’s an enormous honor to be up there with the greats and he deserves it. The checklist of massive males that got here to this group, dominated, and left their mark, it’s laborious not to consider it. Clearly, I wish to be in that group.” pic.twitter.com/xuWwASOdEa -via Twitter @hoopshype / March 8, 2023
Followers chanted “M-V-P” as Anthony Davis walked to the free-throw line late within the fourth quarter, one minute earlier than he and the Lakers completed off the Grizzlies 112-103. “I really instructed Pau, I wish to be up there in the future as nicely,” Davis stated. “…I wish to be in that class, that group.” The Lakers have sole possession of ninth place within the Western Convention and are two video games beneath .500. Davis’ tip-in iced the sport within the ultimate seconds, ending off a 30-point, 22-rebound efficiency. Requested for his ideas on Davis, coach Darvin Ham drew inspiration from the rafters. “Wilt?” Ham joked. “…Full-blow Wilt Davis. He’s taking part in like a monster.” -via Los Angeles Occasions / March 8, 2023
“Ko-be, Ko-be, Ko-be,” the followers chanted. “Pau-Gasol, Pau-Gasol,” the followers chanted. When Gasol’s jersey was unveiled within the area rafters at halftime of the Lakers’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies, it slowly appeared subsequent to a jersey belonging to Bryant. Standing at middle court docket in a swimsuit and two championship rings, Gasol wept. “I’m simply overwhelmed to see all of the faces right here,” Gasol stated in his seven-minute speech. “However I can’t go on with out speaking concerning the individual and the face that I don’t see. The brother that elevated me and … challenged me to be a greater participant and a greater man total. I miss him a lot, like many people do. I really like him. I want he was right here with Gigi.” Gasol stared on the two lit jerseys hanging excessive within the darkened area. “I really like you brother,” he stated. -via Los Angeles Occasions / March 8, 2023