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The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that the franchise will be unveiling a statue in honor of legendary head coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 23

Pau Gasol, Magic Johnson And More Birthday Wishes For Kobe Bryant

Around this time of year, the NBA world celebrates the life of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. He would have turned 48 years old on Aug. 23, and of course, Aug.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 13

Pau Gasol Congratulates Russell Westbrook On Retirement

One of the most high-energy and ferocious competitors to ever step foot on an NBA floor has officially called it a career. After 18 seasons, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 21

Pau Gasol Celebrates Spain Winning 2026 FIFA World Cup

The NBA has been in offseason mode for over a month, but that doesn’t mean fans have had nothing to watch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on June 11, and concluded on July 19 with Spain defeating Lionel Messi and Argentina.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 6

Pau Gasol Selects Michael Jordan As Best NBA Player Ever, Picks Nikola Jokic Over LeBron James

Pau Gasol didn’t need a long time to make his choice. During a rapid-fire game hosted by Air Geli, A professional 3×3 basketball player and owner of the Panthers 3×3 team, the former Los Angeles Lakers star picked Nikola Jokic over some of the biggest names in basketball history, but he eventually stopped short of one name.

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The 25 best NBA players over 7 feet tall

Basketball is a game ruled by tall people. Some of these big folks have used their size to their advantage in different ways, whether it's to be a bully in the paint or to be a challenge to disrupt farther from the basket.

New York Knicks News / Lakers Nation / June 14

Pau Gasol Congratulates Knicks On Winning NBA Championship

The parity era is here in the NBA, with now eight different champions in the last eight years, which goes to show how hard it is to repeat in this day and age..

Inter Miami News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 15

'It’s something I know well, because I broke it twice': Rafael Nadal admits he gave advice to injured Carlos Alcaraz after wrist setback

Rafael Nadal referred to Carlos Alcaraz’s recent injury, which currently keeps him out of competition and forced him to miss a large part of the clay swing.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Kicks on SI / April 20

Kobe Bryant's Nike Sneakers Pay Tribute to Pau Gasol

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had complex relationships with many of his teammates over the years due to his demanding nature and unrelenting pursuit of victory.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 7

Michigan Center Aday Mara Grateful For Relationship With Lakers Legend Pau Gasol

A new champion of the college basketball world was crowned on Monday night, with the Michigan Wolverines taking the top spot in one of sports’ best tournaments.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Pau Gasol sends a huge message to Aday Mara after Michigan’s win

Aday Mara had a night to remember on Monday, as he helped the Michigan Wolverines topple the UConn Huskies in the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., 69-63.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 20

Pau Gasol Named Chair Of IOC Athletes’ Commission

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol is one of the greatest international basketball players to ever step foot in the NBA. There’s a reason he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and his jersey is hanging in the rafters of the Crypto.com Arena.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / HITC / February 11

Travis Kelce and Pau Gasol headline celebrity field at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am brings golfers and celebrities together for two rounds at iconic golf courses. They will play at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Cypress Hill Golf Course in a team event on Thursday and Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 20

Pau Gasol Under Consideration For Prominent Role In NBA’s European Venture

The NBA is looking to expand globally to continue growing the game, and it appears the Los Angeles Lakers will play a role in that. The Lakers are one of the biggest global brands in all of sports, with some of the most prominent American and international athletes wearing the purple and gold over the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 19

Report: Pau Gasol could play key role in NBA Europe league

Hall of Famer Pau Gasol could become a key public figure in the startup NBA Europe league, according to a Monday report from The Athletic. The outlet reported that multiple sources confirmed Gasol is under consideration for a major role in NBA commissioner Adam Silver's cross-seas venture.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 30

Gary Vitti Opens Up on Pau Gasol’s Complete Professionalism Despite Lakers Pushing Him Out

Being a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for over 30 years, Gary Vitti has some amazing stories to share, and recently, he spoke about Pau Gasol, a perhaps underrated Purple and Gold icon, who was Kobe Bryant’s trusted deputy in the Mamba’s later years.

San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Pau Gasol Didn't Want To Let Spurs Player Pay For $30K Team Dinner For One Reason

One of the best parts of NBA locker rooms is the behind-the-scenes stories that reveal the character of players beyond the hardwood. Recently, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White shared such a story on his White Noise podcast about Pau Gasol, offering fans a glimpse into the Spaniard’s generosity and sense of responsibility as a veteran.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 23, 2025

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Sends Out Viral Post After Pacers-Thunder Game

Pau Gasol is one of the best forwards in NBA history. After the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers to win the 2025 NBA Championship, Gasol sent out a post (via X).

Memphis Grizzlies News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / February 3, 2025

Two-Time NBA Champ Reveals How Pau Gasol Gained 30 Pounds As A Rookie In Memphis

Before Paul Gasol became a Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion, he was a skinny rookie with the Memphis Grizzlies learning how to survive in a foreign country.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 1, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2024

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 / Fastbreak on SI / August 2, 2024

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Reacts To Rudy Fernández News

On Friday, Spain lost to Canada by a score of 88-85 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. With the loss, Spain's run has come to an end (they finished 1-2). With the loss, Rudy Fernández has now played in his final game.

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

Wade praises Allen Iverson in speech

Nowitzki gets real on team he used to hate

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

Becky Hammon praises Spurs head coach in her Hall of Fame speech

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

Phil Jackson was reluctant to trade for Gasol

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