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It unfortunately was another year of the Los Angeles Lakers watching another team hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games to win their first NBA Championship.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Dwyane Wade drops Lakers’ Pau Gasol over Kobe Bryant NBA Finals MVP take

On the anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 16th title, Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade reflected on Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol’s final championship with a hot Finals MVP take in favor of Gasol.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 19

'Kobe Didn't Play Well': Dwyane Wade Discredits Lakers Legend; Says Pau Gasol Deserved 2010 NBA Finals MVP

One of the few achievements that Kobe Bryant was yet to conquer after the 2008 season, when he won the regular season MVP award, was the NBA Finals MVP Award.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / June 15

'Pau Gasol Should Have Been the MVP': Dwyane Wade Urges Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Learn From Kobe Bryant’s Awful Finals Performance

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the pivotal Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers to tie the 2025 NBA Finals. Despite finishing with an impressive stat line and scoring 15 of the Thunder’s last 16 points in the fourth quarter, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still facing criticism.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 11

'He Just Starts Speaking in Spanish to Pau Gasol': Kobe Bryant’s Toughest Defender Recalls Lakers Legend’s Lingual Tactics

What do you do when you’re up against one of the fiercest and most disruptive defenders in the NBA and you need to get a bucket? If you’re Kobe Bryant, whatever you possibly can, up to and including speaking a different language on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 9

Pau Gasol Congratulates Carlos Alcaraz After Epic French Open Championship

Los Angeles Lakers legend and basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol is extremely proud of his Spanish heritage and regularly supports the athletes from his native country.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / June 3

Having Dubbed ‘Joker’ Nickname for Nikola Jokic, 2x NBA Champ Recalls His Failed Moniker for Pau Gasol

The word “Joker” has become synonymous with the name Nikola Jokic over the past decade. But it was only recently that the original source of the legendary nickname revealed himself.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 18

Pau Gasol Grateful To Be Inducted In FIBA Hall Of Fame

Pau Gasol is a pillar of the Los Angeles Lakers organization after winning multiple championships alongside Kobe Bryant. The Lakers acquired Gasol during the 2007-08 season from the Memphis Grizzlies and his fit with Bryant was seamless.

Rafael Nadal announced for NBA legend Pau Gasol's charity golf tournament to fight childhood obesity

Known for his love of golf, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal will be featured in a charity golf tournament hosted by compatriot and retired basket ball, Pau Gasol, as they aim to tackle childhood obesity.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 10

Pau Gasol Sent Special Message to Lakers' Luka Doncic After Epic Return to Dallas

Five-time All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic put on an absolute show in his first healthy stint against his old team on Wednesday, to the delight of L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 2

Watch: Pau Gasol Visits With Rob Pelinka At Practice

Getting an actual practice in at this stage of the season is a bit of a rarity. But with two days off between home games head coach JJ Redick was able to get a needed practice in for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to take care of business in this final stretch of the regular season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Lakers Legend Legend the Favorite For CEO Of NBA Europe

The NBA is looking into the possibility of creating a second professional basketball league. They are currently exploring creating a new NBA Europe League.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 20

Pau Gasol Was ‘Shocked’ At Luka Doncic Trade

The entire basketball world was absolutely floored when news came down that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded for superstar guard Luka Doncic. It was something that no one saw coming and has completely changed the trajectory of the Lakers franchise both in the short and long term.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 19

Pau Gasol Reflects On The Lakers' 2008 Finals To The Celtics - Kobe Bryant Wanted Revenge

After losing the NBA Finals in 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a quest for revenge. During a recent appearance on the 'Knuckleheads podcast, former Lakers champion Pau Gasol reflected on that failed Finals run and what transpired in the immediate aftermath.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 1

Lakers Notes: 'Noise' Around Trade For $68M Guard, Modern Day Gasol, Deadline Plans

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 27-19 record, narrowly in front of the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 31

Former Lakers Forward Metta Sandiford-Artest Reveals Who Is Modern Day Paul Gasol

Former Los Angeles Lakers small forward Metta Sandiford-Artest, known alternately as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace during his extensive NBA career, recently pinpointed which modern player best resembles the game of Hall of Fame former Lakers power forward/center Pau Gasol.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 12

Metta recalls his intense battles with Kobe and Pau Gasol in the playoffs: 'That was physical series'

The 2009 NBA season was a pivotal one for Kobe Bryant. Seven years had passed since his last championship in 2002, and critics questioned whether he could lead the Los Angeles Lakers to glory without Shaquille O’Neal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 5, 2024

Pau Gasol To Coach In Rising Stars Game During All-Star Weekend For Second Straight Year

The 2024 NBA All-Star weekend is approaching fast, beginning on Feb. 18 and taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana. With the All-Star Game returning to the Western Conference vs.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 28, 2024

Pau Gasol recalls how special his Bulls tenure was: "I wanted to be challenged and I wanted to be in a winning situation"

In 2014, Pau Gasol was contemplating what would be the next stop of his NBA career. He proudly bled Purple and Gold as he served as one of the cornerstones of the Lakers for seven seasons and helped them to win back-to-back world championships in 2009 and 2010.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / December 10, 2023

Pau Gasol's Viral Post On X During Lakers-Pacers Game

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers (in Las Vegas) to win the In-Season Tournament Championship. During the game,

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2023

The best roasts from NBA Hall of Fame speeches

Basketball Hall of Fame speeches are for honoring the game's greats. And apparently, for roasting them. There were a number of heartfelt, emotional speeches on Saturday night.

Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki among those inducted to Basketball HOF

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Pau Gasol pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in his Hall of Fame speech

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2023

Pau Gasol pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in Hall of Fame speech

Pau Gasol was an All-Star before he got to the Lakers. But he says he wouldn't have been a Hall of Famer without Kobe Bryant. During his Hall of Fame induction

Gasol: Kobe played ‘critical role’ in making Hall Of Fame

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Watch: Gasol receives jacket & ring ahead of Basketball Hall Of Fame induction

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