Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol (16) speaks during media day for the 2016 NBA All Star Game at Sheraton Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 1:28 PM ET

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).

His message had over 1,000 likes and 50,000 impressions.

Gasol Wrote: "We’ve witnessed two unforgettable Playoff runs. But that’s the beauty of sport—only one team takes home the ring.

Congratulations to @okcthunder on a historic season and for being crowned champions! What a journey. Special recognition to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for making history as the first player ever to win Regular Season MVP, Conference Finals MVP, and Finals MVP in the same year.

And thank you, @Pacers , for reminding us what resilience looks like. You showed the world that it’s never over until the final buzzer. Sending strength and support to @TyHaliburton22 —so tough to see injuries like that. Wishing you a smooth and full recovery. #NBAFinals"

We’ve witnessed two unforgettable Playoff runs. But that’s the beauty of sport—only one team takes home the ring.
Congratulations to @okcthunder on a historic season and for being crowned champions! What a journey.
Special recognition to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for making history…
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) June 23, 2025

The Thunder have now won the NBA Championship for the first time as a franchise.

They also had a dominant regular season as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 68-14 record.

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "Congrats to the Oklahoma City Thunder and their fans! The best team in the NBA from Opening Night through Game 7 of the NBA Finals. A very well-earned championship!"

Congrats to the Oklahoma City Thunder and their fans! The best team in the NBA from Opening Night through Game 7 of the NBA Finals. A very well-earned championship!
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 23, 2025