The whole world was rocked on January 26, 2020, when news hit that Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. This sent the entire sporting community in mourning, which included Kobe's former teammate Pau Gasol.
Being extremely close to Kobe and his family, Gasol was hit hard by his dear friend‘s passing. In a recent interview, the 41-year-old revealed just how badly he was affected by Bryant's death:
“The objective of the documentary was to show the personal side and to be authentic,” Gasol said as he provided details on his upcoming documentary It's All About the Journey, per Marca. “To be transparent with what was happening and unfortunately, this tragic accident took place and it was a very hard blow that is still being digested. We could not hide it, although for me it was hard. But Kobe had meant so much in my life that it was a way to convey those feelings in the most natural way possible. It took me a long time to sleep well, there were a lot of crying and a lot of pain.”
As Gasol said in his statement above, he is still in the process of coming to terms with the passing of his former Lakers teammate. It's been nearly two years since that tragic day, but at this point, Gasol is admittedly still struggling to accept it.
Rest in peace, Mamba. Your legacy will live on forever.
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