Pau Gasol arrived tonight (Monday) and got to watch the Los Angeles Lakers' first win of the season.
The best Spanish player of all time was invited following a tribute evening organized by the team for the player George Mikan.
As you know, his shirt will also be retired during the season and the number 16 will be hung on the roof of the hall.
Gasol was interviewed during the evening and mentioned the person who contributed to his development and adaptation at the club, the late Kobe Bryant: "Every time I come here I remember him. I think about him every day and now I have a great relationship with Vanessa and the girls, because we are family and we loved each other very much." .
Gasol, Kobe and their friends in Lakers uniforms, photo: AP
Gasol did not hide his excitement about the fact that his jersey will be hanging from the ceiling this season.
"I'm still shocked. I'm processing that I'm a part of it, with all the meanings. I'm very happy," Pau explained during the game against the Denver Nuggets.
He was invited by the organizers of the tribute to George Mikan, to whom he eulogized.
"He has all my respect," Gasol said.
"One of the best 'big men' of all time and he taught how to finish under the basket, use both hands, resources... and he is part of the legacy that teaches us who we are, what we were and for all the young people to come."
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