Pau Gasol | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

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@DJHyeFXOfficial 11 ай бұрын

This man embodies the epitome of CLASS. Not only a Hall of Fame basketball player a Hall of Fame human being. Congratulations Pau Gasol you truly deserve it.

@nathanielcranshaw7839 11 ай бұрын

As a diehard lakers fan I will always love and appreciate pau gasol💜💛.

@lav7161 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Pau. The media kept calling you soft. You softly went to 3 straight Finals and won 2 of them. Thanks, Champ! 🏆🏆

@briankturner1491 11 ай бұрын

And if Bynum didn't get hurt in 2008, it would have been 3, because that year (especially late season) he was dominating anyone in his path on the court...

@mordecaidrake 11 ай бұрын

You mean got nba rigged to LA in a dog sh*t trade so bad that they later nixed cp3 from going to the lakers as a make up act to the leagues other owners😂...and then got carried to give Kobe and the Lakers rings

@lakersrdbest 11 ай бұрын

That's one of the things I loved about Pau, he was a true professional. When he was in constant trade talks, he always showed up and was great! Thank you Pau for the timeless Lakers memories 😊❤️💪

@jxmmykriminallive 11 ай бұрын

@@mordecaidrake cry harder

@mordecaidrake 11 ай бұрын

@jxmmykriminallive he says with no sense of irony as he cries about my comment in the thread. What a ridiculous imp, 😄 .. spit or swallow slurp lord your mouth is full... 🤣

@cyber6sapien 11 ай бұрын

If you don't understand why Pau chose Toni Kukoc to induct him into the Hall, go research Toni's Euroleague career. One of the greatest Euroleague players EVER!

@luissolares7007 11 ай бұрын

That is why kikos is in the hall of fame not cause of his nba career

@MADMAX-tq9cz 11 ай бұрын

Tony is a an OG b ball player!

@ktbeatty 11 ай бұрын

Well, I don't disagree about how special Toni was, especially to European basketball on the world stage, but he's not who Pau chose. Kareem was supposed to present him, and perhaps that's all you need to know about Pau. I pray we don't lose the Captain soon.

@tpsam 11 ай бұрын

@@ktbeattyit was supposed to be Kobe

@lidiamorgado8369 11 ай бұрын

@@ktbeatty Indeed he chose both Kukoc and Abdul-Jabbar. They were both special and important to him.

@allenbasco3016 11 ай бұрын

Pau's respect to Kobe is still felt until this day. 😢 We miss you Bean! 💜💛

@faizanchoudhury6910 11 ай бұрын

why do you have to make this about kobe, pau had an incredible individual career

@gr8filibuster 11 ай бұрын

Bro, leave KB out of this, you weirdo. I bet you have had family members die, and yet, your social media is full of KB worship

@yowhatsmyname 11 ай бұрын

Congrats Pau. Kobe would have been excited and proud.

@aadi8692 8 ай бұрын

@@faizanchoudhury6910You idiot don't understand Pau would never have been a player he was if Kobe did not push him to be great

@legarmino6319 11 ай бұрын

One of the greatest speech ever in the Hall of Fame. Legend Pau!

@jameslove90 10 ай бұрын

Just wanted to point out how good he was with his speach: I'd like to take Spain's citizenship so I can vote for him as Spain's president. 😂

@richardnebens8928 11 ай бұрын

Can't express how cool it is to see Pau get this. One of the greatest and most beloved lakers ever, and just a gem of a guy. Gracias por todo desde Laker Nation.

@bigp7644 11 ай бұрын

Pau is a legend. Classy, skilled, loyal. All around greatness.. congrats Pau well deserved

@2ClutchCee 11 ай бұрын

One of the most underrated and skilled bigs of all time just like his brother

@neilsaintjean 11 ай бұрын

Nothing but respect for Pau. Truly a competitor in both the NBA and globally. As a laker fan and a Kobe fan, you definitely made me and the rest of laker nation proud.

@homesol6685 11 ай бұрын

Another level of greatness. Humble, down to earth, generous. Pure class act.

@richardsong7732 11 ай бұрын

As a Lakers fan, congrats to you Pau! thanks for all you did for us. Kobe would be so proud. Laker Nation is proud.

@metalmacabre9991 11 ай бұрын

Hell yeah we're proud, I just wish kobe could have been alive to accept this honor, and to see Pau accept his honor as well.

@Hasani751 11 ай бұрын

🙏🏾💜💛

@KennnnyT 11 ай бұрын

Such a inspirational speech by Gasol. He made history with Kobe

@Wesley-wo3eo 11 ай бұрын

Rob Pelinka trying to entertain Pau's baby is just pure gold 😅

@drewainge1059 11 ай бұрын

Indeed

@modernguitarist1992 11 ай бұрын

One of the most elegant big men to ever play the game. Will always enjoy watching highlights of Pau.

@shengsterino 11 ай бұрын

Can't believe I watched the whole 20mins speech. Pau has been criticised so much through those Lakers championship runs but I knew he's greater than that. Worthy legend! His pride in representing Europe and Spain His passion for the game of basketball His love for the city he played for, the team and teammates Pau made this HOF Class complete; Spain, Germany, France

@nicandrogomezalvarez 11 ай бұрын

He took France to school that one game

@jdeleon7919 11 ай бұрын

Man, I could imagine how big Kobe’s smile is today!! Congratulations Pau!! Thank you for helping Los Angeles Win those Two Championships.

@zacpooler 11 ай бұрын

Here’s a man that’s speaking unbelievably eloquent in his second language. I’ll go to bat for him against anyone that calls him soft. He played with a skill and passion rarely seen amongst players, regardless of size, and against some of the best to ever do it.

@JavierBuronCuadrado 11 ай бұрын

His third language.

@johnlouisevillafuerte4219 11 ай бұрын

Pau, great class act! Kobe loved him so much too. Without Pau, those 2 rings will never be won in Lakers 09 and 10. Love you Pau!

@shadyorphan420 11 ай бұрын

What.. Kobe would have still got it done.

@jameslove90 10 ай бұрын

@@shadyorphan420clearly you were a bit too high on weed when they played those two seasons (just kidding oc) 😂 Pau was as important as Kobe. Even Odom and Ariza played at celestial levels. Nobody wins alone, not even the best. And Kobe was the #1 absolute best for sure.

@Uchihafan25 11 ай бұрын

The Kobe/Pau Laker teams were my personal favorite of all-time. Congratulations Pau, you're a true Lakers legend and worthy Hall of Famer.

@Lamban83 11 ай бұрын

Legend, class. Congrats 🎉 Paul Gasol, well deserved.

@simplysie4 11 ай бұрын

Pau is a class act! What a powerful message at the end! A call to action!

@toobasaurus23 10 ай бұрын

I've been watching the NBA for 35 years. This is the best HOF speech I've ever seen. Pau left all the emotion on that stage. Respect 🙏

@raymundfernandez4172 11 ай бұрын

That "I wanna be like Mike" is Huge phrase. Hearing Pau and Tony speech. That's how MJ make Basketball Better. That's remarkable Influence.

@datsapaddlin 11 ай бұрын

Congrats Pau ya made the Lakers fan base proud.

@user1164 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Pau, very well deserved. Lakers Legend for Life!!🔥🔥

@actress29austin34 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Pau, very well deserved. Lakers Legend for Life!!🔥🔥💜💛

@CTM901 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Pau Gasol. As a Memphis Grizzlies fan, I appreciate you building the foundation for our Grizz team today. We'll never forget you

@briannao9251 11 ай бұрын

I wish Kobe was there for Pau’s speech. Pau said in an interview a few days ago he would have had Kobe presenting him before his Hall of Fame speech had he been alive. Rip Kobe 💜💛

@bluegregory6239 11 ай бұрын

I think we all wish that could have happened, even fans of rival teams.

@tonyanapolis2424 11 ай бұрын

Words cannot express the joy and confidence when we traded for this man. You just knew and seen immediately that Kobe and him were going to do something special. Te Amo!

@letsgodancin1 11 ай бұрын

My observations: 1. Pau's national team of Spain for a decade + was simply unbeatable!! 2. Tony Kukoc (Jugoplastika days) one of my heroes 3. Pau mentioning all the old school late 80's, early 90' Euro pioneer NBA players. Especially the man they called Drazen Petrovic! 4. His genuine love for Kobe

@mainygnac 11 ай бұрын

Drazen was without a doubt solidifying hisself as a 1stBallot HallOfFamer, 1st time i seen him play when i was a kid he was matched up against Jordan & he immediately became 1 of my favorite players, i was blown away, amazed & inspired by his fearlessness & not only that, he was goin' at Jordans' neck on offense giving him that work on both ends of the court! i literally seen him demand & earn his respect from MJ thru his demeanor & body language as if Jordan said "Ok, ok this Man is built for War, lets get it!" RIP to DrazenPetrovic, still shocked & saddened by his untimely passing

@letsgodancin1 11 ай бұрын

@@mainygnac I remember watching Drazen play for the national Yugoslavian team, Cibona and later the New Jersey Nets along Derrick Coleman and Kenny Anderson. Excellent shooter and fearless driver to the basket. Drazen and Nick Galis will forever live in our hearts!!

@aaronacero105 11 ай бұрын

Let's not forget this guy was also going to medical school to become a Doctor when first turning pro in Europe. His class and graceful articulation are an extension of his aptitude! Congrats Pau, you've raised the bar for the next generation!

@bobby38bcn11 11 ай бұрын

I have a true and funny story to share on that. In his first year in FC Barcelona, Pau was still attending the medical school. The double shift was so hard he asked for a meeting with the university dean, to request a sabbatical year before he can choose. The dean knew nothing about basketball so he just saw a shy skinny tall kid willing to drop medical career to play ball. He strongly asked him to reconsider. Later that day the dean came home and told his family "I had a funny meeting with a student wondering what to choose between basketball and studies, I hope my words will help him drop basketball" The kids were curious and asked for the student name's. The dean said "his name is Pau Gasol, why are you asking?" The kids "BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST PROSPECT SPAIN EVER HAD !!!" They were totally devastated and explained to their dean father that he screw up big. Luckily, after thoroughly reviewing all, Pau decided against dean advice and picked basketball 😂😂

@The-Next-Chapter 11 ай бұрын

Helped get my boy kobe 2 more rings..before pau came things wasnt looking good..but he help turn it around for the lakers..im a fan since the grizzly days..congrats

@MasonZenji 11 ай бұрын

Those Lakers games with you playing were some of my favorite years. Congratulations and well deserved! Pau is a class act amongst so many incredible players! You exemplified the passion of the game. Thank you so much for the great memories!

@arielfrancisco5114 11 ай бұрын

Will never forget those golden years with Lakers that I watched as a kid ! Even the classic USA vs Spain matchup, proud of u Pau, thanks for being a great help to Kobe winning those 2 !

@shamus248 11 ай бұрын

We had Kobe, KG and Timmy 2 years ago, now Pop, D-Wade, Pau, Dirk and TP The greatest era in NBA history is slowly getting the flowers it deserves

@lambda3925 11 ай бұрын

Only one word to describe him: Legend.

@thespacesbetweenstudio3346 2 ай бұрын

and Class

@ryandevera8782 11 ай бұрын

Class Personified....plain and simple. Thank you Pau, you are appreciated more than you know!

@purpleman1974 11 ай бұрын

That was a perfectly built, brilliant, charming speech. Doing that in a language that´s not your own, it does not matter how you own it after years, and under the pressure of being inducted in such a prestigious ceremony, is really remarkable.

@sharellmobley5348 11 ай бұрын

I love Vanessa Bryant gold dress. I know she got sad and teary eyes when Pau said I wish Kobe and Gianna was here. R.I.P. Kobe and Gianna Bryant

@KZ-HERO823 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Pau！🎉You've helped the Lakers create even more glorious history. I am deeply grateful for all the achievements that Pau has left behind.🏆💜💛

@justsayin669 11 ай бұрын

He's been one of the most underrated players in NBA history. Hopefully that can change now and he can get the credit that he deserves as the true all-time great NBA player that he is.

@jdash24ful 11 ай бұрын

Lakers legend! Thank you Pau we love you and Bean is proud of you brother 💜💛

@TheCaptainAidan 11 ай бұрын

The truest definition of class and honor. The Spanish Pride. Pau Gasol.

@danidelacruz6297 11 ай бұрын

I like how he ended it in Spanish. Idk why it just felt nice. I literally never heard him speak English since Im not too into bball. I thought he might speak English like Vladimir Guerrero.

@WrestlingIsReal649 11 ай бұрын

Rip Kobe he would have been proud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@tototyxxx 11 ай бұрын

getting teary eye with all the speeches, God I love basketball

@sproutzer 11 ай бұрын

Love Pau always been nothing but pure class. Purple and Gold for life 💜💛

@lloydtenaglia5493 11 ай бұрын

Great speech. Well deserved Pau 🙌

@patitoduck123 11 ай бұрын

It feels surreal to see all these legends we grew up watching entering the hall of fame. It doesn’t even seem that long ago that we were seeing them playing in those heated matchups from the late 2000s early 2010s. Now they’re retired and we won’t see them play again. Nostalgic af lol

@charlychips 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic Pau. We are proud of you!!

@nbapbaupdate8338 11 ай бұрын

Paul Gasol underrated Hall of Fame career 👊

@sharfree4214 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Pau‼️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. What an incredible speech! I loved him when he played with Memphis...but when he was traded to the Lakers..it was a dream come true! Laker Legend 💜💛. Welcome to the HOF! ❤

@Villasttp 11 ай бұрын

Congrats Pau! A huge Knick fan that followed your career and game, loved watching you compete, despite the narrative of being soft, you played w finesse, amazing passer & could put up an easy 20 & 15 any night 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ I know Kobe is extremely proud smiling down on you 🤝🏽

@DungNguyen-vn3eu 11 ай бұрын

He was going to be a doctor if he wasn't a basketball player. Speaks volumes to his character.

@seanfainsan4002 11 ай бұрын

Great speech. Loved watching him win with Kobe all those years. It's Incredible to see this group enter into the Hall. Seeing the Euro players reminds me again that Basketball has truly become an international sport. I say so because I feel it was "our" sport but going through the Jordan era (in my opinion) clearly changed everything and did so through pure global inspiration. With all the Euro sucess stories, I also wonder if this is something we might actually lack these days, but that is another topic. Congratulations to Gasol. LA has nothing but love for this man.

@marcosmartinescudero7265 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Pau ! Having followed you all along your basketball career, I feel so proud of you, as a basketball player and specially as the great person that you are. You inspire me.Thank you.

@JamesonScalia 11 ай бұрын

Love you Pau. Thanks for the memories and those 2 titles with Laker Nation.

@LeoIndie 11 ай бұрын

Grande Pau. Grande. Muy Grande!. Gracias por todo lo que dio en la NBA y al basquet FIBA. Un grande de la historia del básquet. Saludos desde Argentina!

@roadtripusa9433 11 ай бұрын

With this class, an entire era comes to end. Those were the guys my age or a couple of years younger I watched entire careers of. Man, this hits hard. Pau, Dirk, DWade, Pop… 😮

@22goon22 11 ай бұрын

This should be the definition of a class act! Congrats my brother!

@_kdotp 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely professional. Loved watching his career. Well deserved, Pau!

@raijinrasetsuii8820 11 ай бұрын

humble, soft spoken, class. that Pau Gasol!

@francomartinez3061 11 ай бұрын

Congrats Pau Gasol,very well deserve HOF...he made History of LA Lakers and Kobe👏👏👏💪💪👍👍👍👍💜💛🏆🏆🐍

@lilbfrom094princeton8 11 ай бұрын

Here as a Bulls fan, congratulations Pau 💯

@mi-khaelquires6243 11 ай бұрын

You are my childhood hero Pau. Always will be my basketball idol. Well deserve Pau!!! 🎉❤

@tabe8850 11 ай бұрын

This is the perfect representation of Pau’s career. You expect class and and dignity without any silly antics. He was just that kind of NBA player that separated himself from the rest by being himself. A truly great player and an unbelievable LAKER!!! Congrats Mr. Gasol. You earned this honor.

@jemaradrao740 11 ай бұрын

Truly a class act from the great Pau Gasol 🙏

@Mechyboy1 11 ай бұрын

He made our Lakers great again coming to the squad in 08. Kudos to this enshrinement PG 16

@Mr.Wonderful888 11 ай бұрын

What a damn good player from out the gate. And that run with Kobe.

@VICTORZITOSS 11 ай бұрын

This guy gets so underrated. In 2006, he was the complete motor of a team as a guy who had to make the functions of point center, power forward and regular center. The team had a top3 the slowest pace ever (when addapted with opponent's pace) and that's why his numbers don't stand out as much but he could have been remembered as genuinely great on his own and not just all-star caliber on his own and great with somebody else

@antonioamate7294 11 ай бұрын

Felicidades por una gran carrera y hacernos tan orgullosos y felices a todos los españoles por tantos años

@yahiko9422 11 ай бұрын

when he talk about kobe... man, tears stream down my face ... damn.. i miss kobe

@Danny24 11 ай бұрын

True class. Thank you Pau!

@MeezyTubee 11 ай бұрын

YOU DESERVE ALL YOU AWARDS. THANK U PAU ❤️

@raulbarnett7092 11 ай бұрын

Besides Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol my favorite Lakers, 2 Time NBA Champion with the Lakers, Congratulations, Felicidades Pau, Go Lakers!!!!

@LARULES100 11 ай бұрын

Shaq

@LFKGooner 11 ай бұрын

Great speech Pau. Thanks for the memories bro 🙏🏾

@Sin-G 11 ай бұрын

Class personified and now eternally dignified, PG16 foroever in LAL's heart...we love you, Man 💛💜

@Bigbaby950 11 ай бұрын

Pau gasol was always very fun to watch for many years!

@SlabHouse805 11 ай бұрын

i was in the 7th grade or 8th but i remember being at barber shop and remember on of the barbers put on sports center and were shock that we were able to get pau for kwame man couldnt belive all this years later how much he means to us laker fans of that era

@juveroff 11 ай бұрын

Gracias por hacernos soñar, Pau. Eres una leyenda. Te queremos!

@rhldaog 11 ай бұрын

Gracias Pau por esos momentazos, que jugador eras madre mía, comencé a ver la NBA en el 2013 pero gracias a KZfaq pude ver cómo jugabas, parte icónica e importante de esos Lakers del Repeat🫡 ••• Pdta: Cuando muestran a Marc sólo ponen abajo "Hermano de Pau", siendo que también es campeón de la NBA, ya que lo ganó con los Raptors en el 2019, y a nosotros los Warriors (😢)

@GuilePatrick 11 ай бұрын

Pau Gasol,A player who plays with heart...lots of heart...Thank you Pau...my favorite Laker... #16 on sets, #1 in our hearts... (I think he was also #17😊)

@smith9670 11 ай бұрын

Forever with gold and purple in his veins, Laker legend forever Pau 💛💜

@boston_jorge 11 ай бұрын

Gasol was the momentum the lakers needed and they rode that momentum to back to back championships

@itk.r8rsn8k15 11 ай бұрын

What a great feeling it is to raise a child into a gentleman like Pau Gasol. Congratulations Boom Boom Pau!

@danidelacruz6297 11 ай бұрын

I love the detail of his parents never missing a game or practice. My father never missed a game or practice. My mom usually stayed home during practices but never missed a game either.

@yoe91 11 ай бұрын

Another great HOF speech. These are precious. I've got the biggest compliment you can give a player for Pau: I hated him. I hated how he beat my team France, and how good he was in the NBA against teams I supported. When a fan hates a player, that's the greatest compliment the player can receive.

@emmeluisaramos1185 11 ай бұрын

Wow to be able to spontaneously recall significant events of your career is remarkable…truly you’re admirable both as intelligent player and as person 👏👏

@camctrail 11 ай бұрын

Kobe definitely would've inducted Pau if he were here

@rcola16 11 ай бұрын

Uncle Pau , the Mexican American fans will always love you.

@kalandkarazor-el3088 11 ай бұрын

Congrats and thank you Pau!! Once a Laker, always a Laker. You've always been a class act and can't wait to see what you do next inside or outside basketball

@nitinchitrala4778 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations Pau! One of my favorite players growing up, can't think of an accolade more deserved

@elpred0 11 ай бұрын

Pau, you havebeen always one of the best examples to follow, and not only in basketball. Congratulations for your archiviement. Keep being who you are

@rex_master 11 ай бұрын

What a speech ❤

@dr.jquintero8399 11 ай бұрын

Gasol leyenda para siempre 👏👏👏👏

@dsantifit 11 ай бұрын

Great player & seems like a even better person! Well deserved HOF Pau Gasol congratulations‼️

@ivanmadridcc3289 11 ай бұрын

que orgullo de persona, paisano... maravilla de todo...persona, jugador, hermano, hijo, cuñado, tío, ll.....la pera. Un abrrazo lectores

@jamess101 11 ай бұрын

Such a Class Act, Congrats and well deserved Pau, and like you I wish Kobe and Gigi were there as well, Bless you, Felicidades Pau🙏💜💛

@todor15 11 ай бұрын

Got a chance to see him play during his time in Chicago. He was a skilled big man who could score inside, shoot the midrange, and pass even late in his career. Congrats Pau!

@JamesTechJackin 11 ай бұрын

Well deserved and THANK YOU PAU from all Laker fans!!! Kobe is watching.

@danielduenasramirez9633 11 ай бұрын

Pau was amazing in the NBA, but for me it was his FIBA level what took him to a legendary status. Ask Dirk and Tony (better at NBA-level) who had to suffer him constantly with Spain!