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The Memphis Grizzlies' scouting department and player development system have worked wonders, going back to the 2010s. Marc Gasol was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, but was acquired by Memphis in a trade for his brother, Pau Gasol, who went on to win two championships.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 24

Jeanie Buss & Pau Gasol Celebrate Kobe Bryant On Mamba Day

Every August, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is celebrated as his birthday is on the 23rd and then Mamba Day is on the 24th due to the date being his two jersey numbers, 8 and 24.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 23

Lakers legend Pau Gasol sends heartfelt message on Kobe Bryant’s birthday

NBA legend Pau Gasol continues to have strong emotions towards his former Los Angeles Lakers star teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. Five years have passed since Bryant’s tragic death, which shocked the entire sports world beyond anything imaginable.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 6

Pau Gasol Congratulates Luka Doncic On Contract Extension

It’s an exciting time for the Los Angeles Lakers as they secured their next face of the franchise in Luka Doncic after the star signed a three-year extension this past weekend.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

Pau Gasol sends Luka Doncic message after $165 million Lakers extension

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers helped solidify their future by signing Luka Doncic to a mammoth 3 year, $165 million contract extension. The deal keeps Doncic in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future and also includes a player option for 2028, at which point he could opt out and sign potentially the most lucrative contract in NBA history.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / July 8

'Dude, Why Didn't You Tell Me That On The First Day?': Ricky Rubio On Lakers Legend Pau Gasol's Advice To Him Late In His NBA Career

Ricky Rubio recently appeared on the "Lo de Evolve" show and reflected on his life and career in a deep dive into his past, like his dark thoughts and how other people helped him out in his career.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 23

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Comments On ‘Unforgettable’ Playoff Runs For Thunder & Pacers

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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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.

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The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

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.

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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.

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

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

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 / 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

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

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