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Team USA was often regarded as untouchable in international play, especially since the dream team played together. However, despite their dominance, it looks like the world has already closed the gap. In fact, Team USA finished out of the podium in the last two editions of the World Cup, finishing seventh and fourth in 2019 […]

With less than 30 years of history to go by, the Memphis Grizzlies history of quality draft choices was never going to be as deep as some of their older opponents. But even for a side which only joined the league in 1995, there is a serious dearth of options to put on a list […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognized franchises in NBA history. Led by Michael Jordan in the 1990s, this team elevated the NBA into the global brand that we have grown to know and love. They were the rockstars of that era and everywhere the franchise went, international fans flooded the streets just […]

Pau Gasol enjoyed an illustrious professional basketball career, winning two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers while also making six All-Star teams across his 18-year career in the Association. Gasol returned to his roots with FC Barcelona before hanging up the sneakers for good in 2021. The Lakers rewarded Gasol’s contributions […]

Pau Gasol can be remembered for his All-Star days as a Laker, when he formed a dynamic duo with Kobe Bryant that resulted in back-to-back NBA championships for the Purple and Gold. Apart from being a two-time NBA champion, Gasol is also a six-time All-Star, a four-time All-NBA team player, a former Rookie of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won two titles with the dynamic duo of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way. The Lakers relied on Bryant’s clutch scoring and Gasol’s smooth post game and passing games en route to their championship wins, allowing fans to forget the Shaq-Kobe days, if only for a little while afterward. […]

For a small market team like the Memphis Grizzlies, getting it right on draft night and pulling off the right trades are essential in establishing their relevance as a franchise. That has been the dilemma of the Grizzlies throughout its history, even dating back to its days in Vancouver, the place it called home from […]

Besides Austin Reaves balling out for Team USA and season two of “Winning Time”, there isn’t a ton currently going on within the universe of the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, we did recently see famous trade acquisition Pau Gasol get inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, hear general manager Rob Pelinka once again […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki sent a rather hilarious but brutally honest message to his fellow 2023 Hall of Famers, admitting to Dwyane Wade, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker that he “didn’t always like” them. Nowitzki, however, said that not out of hate for his peers but rather as a competitor who had the desire […]

Springfield is teeming with legends Saturday night, and among them is former Los Angeles Lakers big man and now-Hall of Famer Pau Gasol. The Spaniard was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and during his heartfelt speech at Symphony Hall, Gasol made sure not to forget the people who helped him reach the nirvana […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol got emotional as he remembered Kobe Bryant and paid tribute to him in his Hall of Fame speech on Saturday. As Gasol took the stage for his enshrinement, he made sure to honor his good friend and brother. In a tear-jerking message, the Spanish big man opened up about […]

When fans think of some of the greatest European players to have played in the NBA, the names Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili come to mind. This weekend, Pau Gasol, Nowitzki and Parker are all being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. But newer NBA fans might not be so […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts is inducting eleven individuals and one team as part of its 2023 class tonight, and Dirk Nowitzki is one of them. The Dallas Mavericks’ legendary power forward battled several legendary players over the course of his career, including fellow inductees Dwyane Wade and Tony Parker among […]

Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker received their Hall of Fame orange jackets and rings on Friday ahead of Saturday’s enshrinement, and as the four posed for photos showing their attires and new bling, NBA fans couldn’t help but be in awe. A video of the four from the Hall of Fame […]

With the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony set to take place this Saturday, Aug. 12, some of the biggest names in NBA history are set to receive their induction. Among those set to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame is former Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol. While Gasol’s NBA career began […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol still couldn’t believe that he’s set to be inducted in the basketball Hall of Fame. The Spanish big man shared as much on Friday ahead of Saturday’s enshrinement, taking it to X–formerly Twitter–to share how he’s truly feeling before the ceremony. He posted a photo where he can be […]

They shared plenty of rivalries and history on court together, but now is the time for the four NBA inductees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 to cut loose and bask in the moment. Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Los Angeles Lakers great Pau Gasol all did just that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies franchise, one that spent its first six years of existence in Vancouver, is one of the youngest in the NBA. In addition to being one of the youngest, they’re also one of the least accomplished, making it out of the first round of the playoffs for a grand total of just four […]

Tony Parker’s playing days have been finished for over four years. As the peak coronation of his career awaits, though, the San Antonio Spurs icon can’t help but continue lamenting all the gold medals he would’ve won with his native France if not for Spanish contemporary Pau Gasol. Speaking with media ahead of the 2023 […]

The stars were out on Saturday night as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Denver Nuggets at the Crypto.com Arena for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Adele, and Jennifer Hudson were a few of the big names that made an appearance for this must-win game for the […]

Anthony Davis just matched a Pau Gasol feat not seen in over a decade, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Los Angeles Lakers. As the Lakers were dominating the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series, Davis also became the first Purple and Gold player since 2012 […]

One of the pillars of the Los Angeles Lakers’ dynasty of the 2010s is finally getting recognized. Pau Gasol, the stellar Spanish big man, has been selected as a member of the 2023 Hall of Fame class. Gasol is part of an incredibly loaded Hall of Fame class that includes some impactful names. After his […]

Pau Gasol, a two-time NBA champion whose No. 16 was retired by the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month, will be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Per Woj, Gasol — elected on his first ballot — will join a star-studded 2023 class that includes Becky Hammon, […]

When future Hall of Fame forward Pau Gasol had his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers on Mar. 8, becoming just the 12th player in franchise history to receive that honor, a notable figure was missing from the crowd. As he continues to rehab a foot injury that could keep him out until the […]

It was an emotional evening on Wednesday night for Los Angeles Lakers icon Pau Gasol as he watched his No. 16 jersey hoisted up onto the rafters at the Crypto.com Arena. It was an ultimate honor for the two-time NBA champ to get his Lakers jersey retired as the organization recognized all that Gasol has […]

Pau Gasol shared his love and appreciation for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fanbase after the team honored him on Tuesday with his jersey retirement ceremony. Gasol couldn’t help but look back at the emotional moment one day after it happened, taking it to Twitter to thank the team and the fans and share […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving up the Western Conference standings without LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell, and they’re having a blast while doing it. After another AD masterpiece — 30 points and 22 rebounds against the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner (Jaren Jackson Jr.), becoming the first Lakers player with […]

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers honored Pau Gasol by retiring his jersey at halftime of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It was an emotional affair, with not many dry eyes in the building. After seeing his jersey unveiled next to the late, great Kobe Bryant’s, Gasol let everyone know just how much […]

Beyond winning an NBA championship or winning an MVP award, there might be no more prestigious accolade for an NBA player to achieve than seeing their jerseys go up on the rafters of the arena they called home. Thus, it’s no surprise that Pau Gasol became awash with emotions when his number 16 jersey for […]

As Pau Gasol shared his respect and admiration for Kobe Bryant during his own jersey retirement, Los Angeles Lakers fans at Crypto.com Arena couldn’t help but chant “Kobe.” Gasol was emotional during his speech. He touched on his relationship with Bryant, sharing how the NBA legend elevated him and helped him become not only a […]

Pau Gasol’s No. 16 Los Angeles Lakers jersey has officially been retired by the franchise during Tuesday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers went all out in showing the legendary big man their full appreciation, as they also unveiled a video tribute for Gasol. The Lakers put together a BEAUTIFUL tribute video celebrating […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol has his jersey retired by the franchise Tuesday during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Plenty of personalities are in attendance to watch the event unfold, including Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Jokingly asked what he’s doing at the Lakers’ home, Butler said that he’s there […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant may be gone from this world, but he had one final message for his brother and good friend Pau Gasol. In a pre-recorded message shown during the ceremony, Bryant predicted that Gasol’s jersey number would be retired next to his number. Kobe also shared how he wouldn’t have won […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies and prepare for Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement on Tuesday, there’s one notable absentee: LeBron James. James, obviously, is currently nursing a foot injury and is expected to be out for multiple weeks. However, his latest absence is a bit shocking for a multitude of reasons. […]

Pau Gasol is without a doubt one of the greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers franchise history. The fact that he’s going to get his jersey retired on Tuesday is a clear testament to this fact. One thing that also cannot be denied is how Gasol’s Lakers legacy would not have been possible without the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reserved March 7th to honor franchise royalty in Pau Gasol. The six-time All-Star will have his number 16 jersey retired at halftime of their contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fans are bound to get an emotional halftime speech alongside a heartfelt highlight reel with some of Pau Gasol’s best moments with […]

Pau Gasol is one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most beloved former players. After arriving in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2007-08 season, Gasol helped the Lakers win back to back championships in 2008-09 and in 2009-10. He is set to have his jersey retirement ceremony by the Lakers on Tuesday during […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Pau Gasol will have his jersey retired on Tuesday in the halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies–which seems just fitting since he started his NBA career with Grind City before LA traded for him. Sure enough, Gasol is excited to witness the momentous occasion, which is […]

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal could only heap praise on his fellow compatriot Pau Gasol ahead of his Los Angeles Lakers jersey retirement. Gasol will be honored by the Lakers when his No. 16 jersey will be retired and hung next to Kobe Bryant’s at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday before the Memphis Grizzlies game. It’s a special […]