Lakers don’t get those 2 championships without Pau. One of the most underrated players ever. Much respect to him

Dude was a class act. Humble. And hell of a player.

This is a man who lived up to the opportunity of being a Laker and crushed it with effort, grace and class. There is not nearly enough players like him out there. We appreciate what you gave us, Pau, thank you.

As a die hard Celtics fan I respect everything about pau. He deserves this!

“There’s no debate. Pau when he retires he will have his number in the rafters next to mine. The reality is that I don’t win those championships without Pau. You see the Lakers don’t have those 2 championships without Pau Gasol. We know that, everybody knows that. And I really look forward to the day where he’s there giving his speech at center court in front of the fans that supported him for all those years so it’s gonna be an awesome night.” - Kobe at an Oscars

3 years later, those days with Pau and Kobe's passing still have me in tears.

I literally started crying once I hit the play button.. Kobe left so much positive energy behind.. It's like he's still here motivating and inspiring people all around the world.. I'm blessed and honored to have watch that kid grow into a man right before my eyes.... God bless..

Not a Laker fan but it's just impossible not to feel deeply touched by someone so humble and so great like Paul, he truly deserves the best in his life not only as a pro-basketball player but as a human being as well. The best for Paul and his relatives

One of the best class act in sports history. Gave all the credit to others unlike some people who only talks about their own talent. Kobe is absolutely smiling from up above at you. Well deserved and you earned it. Love you Pau!

Must be one is the most difficult feelings when you can finally celebrate your accomplishments but the one person who was by your side, through it all, isn't there....

The pressure that comes with being a lakers, the media, the fan base. You killed it. Thank you Pau.

Pau transcends basketball. I’m grateful to have been able to watch him play for the Lakers and to see his growth as a human afterwards. I appreciate how he stepped up for Kobe’s family and and I love him for how he has and is impacting the world in a beautiful way. Pau is an upstanding human being*

I've seen that clip of Kobe a million times. but I don't think it touched my heart more than tonight. he was so happy to show his appreciation to his brother Pau. and you can see the love and admiration they had for each other when the speak of each other. another reminder of how special they're brotherhood was, how humble and gracious Pau is and how much I love and miss Bean. congrats Pau and THANK YOU!! 💜💛

Hits ya in the feels. Congrats on the retirement jersey and long live the Black Mamba.

The years that Pau and Kobe played together on the Lakers were some of the most special times of the entire franchise

Man, just imagine how proud Kobe would’ve been. A true legend to the NBA Community, Kobe, and the Lakers. Gasol may you live in peace. Thank you once again, Pau Gasol…

You can't hate Pau, you can only hate that your team didn't have him.

Man I’m crying. . I don’t think any other team has made me feel this type of way. Goes to show how impactful superhero’s are. I miss Kobe every single day and I get emotional at the fact that all I have left are stories to tell generations to come. God bless you all. God bless Kobe and Gigi. Kobe would be very proud of you Pau. We all are!

I’ll never forget when we traded for Pau Gasol. One of the most lopsided trades in NBA history, & even though I knew that the Lakers had become substantially better after that trade, never in my wildest dreams could I have expected what would follow. In Gasol’s first three years with the Lakers, he helped lead them to three straight Finals appearances, & back to back championships. Thank you Pau for all the great memories. You were always phenomenal on & off the court, & very deserving of being honored like this.

He got nothing but gratitude and love he didn't even talked about how great his career was. So class

They don’t get any classier than Pau Gasol. Great, great player but, even better person. Much deserved honor.

That speech was so flawless. What a legend Pau Gosal ❤️

Pau is pure class. Great speech and it was a pleasure watching him play for us in LA and the league.

As a Spaniard, very proud of him. He played with pride for Spain for so many years, leading Spain to become a championship team as well. European titles a world title and Olympic medals. A true winner, I have always appreciated his love for his ENTIRE country despite his deep Catalan roots. Viva España 🇪🇸 Visca Catalunya

What a beautiful speech and human being. Congrats Pau estamos aqui!!

Many great players would mention themselves in some way as a point of pride. But every word Pau said here was humility & love. That's one of the reasons he's up there in the first place.

Homenagem muito merecida !!!! Pau Gasol foi um dos maiores jogadores da história ! É provavelmente o maior jogador espanhol !!!!

Underappreciated but never forgotten. Him arriving to LA instantly made them a contender and as much as Mamba and Phil elevated him, he made everyone around him better as well. 0 weaknesses in his game and a true post technician.

He and Kobe were the reasons why I rooted for the Lakers through thick and thin. Underappreciated but pivotal on those two chips. Underrated by some but to many... One of the greatest to ever play this sport.

This man right here deserves everything from the NBA and he is just the greatest of all time. Thank you Pau Gasol 🔥🐐♥️🏀

I am so proud, following you since that youth world cup. The Spanish basketball family owes you so much, from your native Catalonia to succeed in the best team in the world, two rings... incredible, seeing your shirt next to your brother's for eternity. We are so proud, speechless... Gracias Pau, gracias a la familia de los Lakers por este reconocimiento!!!

So proud of Gasol. Hurts to not see Kobe. But, I know he would be extremely proud. 💪

I love pau! He deserved this so much for everything he did for our team and everything he’s done off the court! What a role model 🙏🏽

Wow... Tears of joy.. Pau Gasol is a one simple player. 2 championship title for the franchise is a history not only for Pau but also for those players 2009&2010 title...He deserved to be a Lakers Legend.#16

We will never forget the Game 7 win over Boston! True Lakers fans know how special that one was to all of us and Kobe/Pau showed it

The joy this man and the Lakers gave throughout that Championship run! Thank you to the great Pau!

I still remember pau Gasols first game with the Lakers versus New Jersey amazing game, and after we all knew we had someone special

Man, Kobe/Pau led Lakers was big part of my high school years. I remember the day Pau got traded to the Lakers and the rest was history. Thank you for the rings and memories Pau. I'm sure Kobe is looking down being proud and delighted that your jersey is hung up next to his.

Great speech and recognition for one of the good guys in the NBA. The Blazers signed him a few years back but he wasn't able to play and only spent a half season with the team but you could tell he was well liked and respected by all the players and staff. Classy dude.

Pau was one of my favorite players growing up even in his days with the Grizzlies, such an underrated player he was a one of the best PF in an era which featured KG, Tim Duncan, Dirk and never backed down from a challenge. Glad that his jersey is now retired and him being recognized.

Lo llevo viendo desde que empezó como profesional en el FC Barcelona. Gracias a ti, Pau, por todo el espectáculo que has dado, como has representado a España, siempre con clase, con compromiso, con calidad, con respeto. Eres muy grande, y te mereces todo en esta vida. GRACIAS PAU!!!!!!

Oh my Lord...I can't even last 3 mins on this speech without tearing a bit. This is crazy....what an impactful player. Kobe was a super impactful player that influenced every one of us who looked up to him, Pau, and the Lakers. Maaan...I miss Black Mamba

Pau and Kobe are the most underrated Duo of all time. 2x champs Back2Back beating that STACKED Celtics team that had FOUR All-Stars and the deepest team in the league. Congrats Pau!! You deserve this and Laker Nation is grateful for all that you did for us!

Pau was and is an idol for an entire country, for an entire generation, one of those players that showed a country that we could do big things. Very few can say that. Gracias PAU 🙏🏻

It makes me furious when people say Pau doesn't deserve his jersey retired. If Kobe, who is the hardest working basketball player of all time, says he deserves his jersey retired, then he definitely does. Congrats, Pau! 💯🔥👏

Pau, you came to my hometown LA and now I’m living in your birth country Spain. Congrats on a well deserved accomplishment. You are truly of the Laker greats.

as a Celtics fan Pau tormented us during his run. im glad he’s getting the recognition cause he truly deserves it.

I hate the Lakers but you can't help but love guys like Pau, regardless of what team they play for. Class act through and through.

Amazing ceremony. It sucks i didn't have time to watch their greatness back then. I just watched their finals against KG/Pierce/Ray Allen Celtics and it is one of my favorite all time finals series. I shed tears on this one. Kobe up there is watching and happy

The classiest man to ever play in the NBA. Thank you for what you have done and still do for LA. Those were great years to have season tickets. It has never been the same since Kobe passed. It's like we lost our heart and soul.

Eres un ejemplo Pau. Un catalán, orgulloso de ser español y de defender la camiseta de nuestro equipo nacional, de esa manera. Eres un grande entre los grandes.

As spanish who grew up enjoying his career alongside Kobe's, I can't be more proud of all of you guys from the States who stand by him and support his jersey retirement. This simple act means so much for all of us in the other side of the "lake". It makes us believe and it shows us your greatness. I can now say that I'm forever a Laker.

I can’t imagine what pau was really feeling inside. I know that video of Kobe really hurt him when Kobe said he can’t wait to see pau get his number retire. Rip Kobe. Rip Gigi. Legends never die.

the Kobe chants made me cry. Haven’t heard that in a while…. Congrats Paul your truly an amazing human being, a legend. What a beautiful family. Ik you’ll continue to do great things for others.

Pau is just unselfish on and off the court. One of my favorite Laker player. Seeing his number besides Kobe's is just heartwarming.

TNT did him dirty by not showing the whole ceremony

Pau not only got kobes recognition as a competitor.. but also got recognized by kobe as a brother.. both of which are truly rare even if youre teammates with the mamba.. More power to you and your family Pau.. truly well deserved

Damn this gave me chills! Rest easy Bean 💜💛

As a Magic fan, it was an honor to lose to Kobe and Gasol in the 2009 finals. Congrats Pau

I was 17 years old and a senior in high school when we traded for Pau. For a 2-3 years there we were bad with one of the greatest players to ever play but that trade changed EVERYTHING. And I knew it right away. Ill never forget that day, coming home from school, turning on sportscenter and seeing the BREAKING NEWS. Pao was the man, and he brought us 2 rings. What a legend. Well deserved Pau, felicidades.

Im not a lakers fan but this got me teared up. Kobe bean must be very proud of him. Hats off Pau! ❤❤

HISTORY. As a spaniard, this is a truly special moment for all of us. Seeing Pau among all those legends and recognized as one of them is... wow

Te queremos mucho Pau !! Eres un ejemplo como deportista, y sobre todo como persona!! España te ama ❤

I hate cutting onions in these sort of things. Gasol-Kobe was a force to be recognized in those playing days. Not only did these two elevated each other.. They became one of the best duos to ever do it.

I’ll always remember the day my dad told me the Lakers got Pau. And us talking about his godly stat line playing at Memphis. Then when we saw the product on the court with Kobe you could tell almost immediately that Mamba was in love 😂

Pau was a great player before coming to LA but he became a Laker great when in the 2nd finals series against the Celtics he stepped up his intensity, focus and toughness. The game asked him to step up and he answered the call. He's totally deserves that honor, he worked hard and executed for it.

Congrats to you and your loved ones Paul! What a great message from Kobe! This was an incredible moment for you God bless 🙏🏽

Batman needs Robin just like Kobe needed his Pau. The duo won back to back championships and crushed the competition while giving us Lakers fans so many great memories. You'll always hold a special place in our hearts. CONGRATS PAU !!

To have your jersey retired on any team is simply beyond amazing. Huge huge huge honor. I mean common…..There are only 12 jerseys up in those rafters. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

One of the Greatest Lakers Of all time. 👏

Such a great man!! I will never forget the love he brought to the Lakers!! MANNN!! What a time to be alive and witness💜

Pau he deserved to be honored and forever remembered as a legend. Kobe loves you forever. Thank you 16 💜💛🙏🏽

Well deserved… Well deserved!! I know Kobe and Gigi are proud. Kobe knew this was going to happen for Pau, it was only a matter of when. We all wish Kobe was physically here to see it 😢💜💛

You can't imagine how amazing this is for us spaniards. He made the impossible look achievable for us, not just to play in the best leage of the world, to became a champion and to get his jersey retired in one of the best franchises. Now it doesn't seem like something impossible, but back in the 90's, when all of us fell in love with the nba thanks to Jordan and his Bulls, it was absolutely unthinkable. GRANDE PAU!!!!

Pau Gasol was exactly what the Lakers needed and he more than delivered. Equal parts consummate gentleman and ferocious competitor. This is so deserved.

Crying while watching this, never was a laker fan, but Kobe and Pao were my childhood growing up, their brotherhood inspired me.

It's still very hard to believe Kobe is gone and Pau is an all time Lakers great. Love you both deeply!

Kobe told him his jersey would be in the rafters💜💛

I'm a die hard Knicks fan and I absolutely love Pau Gasol and his game. He was truly an underrated player at his position. Dude can straight up ball. Glad the Lakers honored him with this.

A true class act, kept silent and professional even when Laker fans demanded he gets traded (which went on for months) when he was starting to slow down from injuries and age.

Congrats to Pau Gasol. Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant!

I’m not crying, you are. Congrats Pau! Kobe is a very proud brother in heaven❤️

Underrated legend “To those who have been given much, much is expected” awesome quote Mamba forever

So many emotions going thru Pau, he was great for La and learned so much from Kobe, congrats on jersey retirement👏🏿

Una vez más, como español, y por supuesto junto a Rafa Nadal, es IMPOSIBLE sentir más orgullo del que me produce Pau Gasol. Gracias por existir

Kobe may not be here in person but he's here in spirit. Proud of his brother Pau. Gracias Pau 💜💛

What a great guy! Pau is definitely one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He hustled every game like Kobe did. He played every game like it was his last. Thank you Pau for the 2 championships.

"to those who much is given, much is expected.." wow that's beautifully humble for someone so rich and famous especially

Kobe should’ve been here for it. He never would’ve gotten those 2 rings without Pau. So happy for Pau, at least Kobe is there in spirit. RIP Kobe 💜💛

One of the most unselfish and skilled players ever. As a Lakers fan, it was an honor to watch Pau play the game of Basketball

This franchise was in turmoil before Pau came over. Kpbe wanted out. Wanted a trade. The team was struggling. It was ugly. I remember. As soon as Pau came over, we did a 180 and balled out. Pau was such a perfect fit with Kobe. Kobe helped Pau with more of a killer instinct and Pau helped Kobe as well. Pau is the one of the kindest, selfless, classiest players in NBA history

Me watching the video is about to shed some tears made me realize how Pau remained composed throughout his speech. If I was him, I would have burst my emotions out. Congrats Pau, Kobe is proud of you.

Congrats Pau, you deserve it brother. I loved watching number 16 and number 24 play together on the court. When those two were on fire and in sync no one could stop them.

I’m gonna rewatch this on the way to work tomorrow and cry in the car in peace. Thanks Pau for the championships and happiness. We miss you KB

Pau is a class act on and off the court. He deserves to have his jersey in the rafters with all the Lakers' greats.

Que pena que la vida se llevara a tu amigo, hermano, socio, maestro y mucho más... Gracias a la Mamba y todos los que le dieron una oportunidad a Pau. Y a un jugador tan especial. Gracias desde España.

Man i miss those times back in 2009 watching kobe and pau winning games and those 2 rings congrats to pau

Soy de Barcelona, vi a Pau jugar en la famosa Copa de Rey en el año 2001. A parte de sre uno de los mejores jugadores de la historia, siempre ha sido digno de admirar como persona. Recuerdo como se hizo famoso en Memphis, una franquicia sin exitos que hizo tal impacto que daban barbas de mentira para que la gente entrará al estadio. Esa jugada con Garnet, esos juegos olimpicos contra USA, ese partido contra Francia con 40 puntos y sobretodo esos dos anillos con los Angeles Lakers. Gracias Pau de corazón por lo que has hecho por el basquet y por ser como eres.

Pau was remarkable. His numbers, and even his highlights don't capture how good he really was. But if you watched the Lakers from 2008 - 2012, you know the tremendous impact he had on a nightly basis. Also he was the best player, by far, in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. Forever an LA legend, and I'm so glad I was able to watch him growing up.

Kobe would be proud of Gasol, as are all of us fans. Thank you Pau for everything!