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  • čas přidán 6. 03. 2023
  • Pau Gasol's jersey gets retired next to Kobe’s 🙏
    Laker legend forever
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  • @Uchihafan25
    @Uchihafan25 Před rokem +77

    Kobe and Pau are forever immortalized in Lakers lore, side by side. Beautiful stuff.

  • @Eagleeye6677
    @Eagleeye6677 Před rokem +45

    Pau Gasol is worthy of such a moment, and he's done a lot for Lakers' organization.

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 Před rokem +3

      He was an incredibly skilled and impactful player. Pretty much hell to guard for the other matchup.

    • @Rebel-cd6gc
      @Rebel-cd6gc Před rokem +2

      I'll never forget when the Lakers were behind in the 4th quarter of that 2010 finals game 7 against the Celtics. Kobe wasn't playing good that game and Pau took over that game. It was an amazing performance, he is definitely beloved by Laker fans.

  • @KANGSTA
    @KANGSTA Před rokem +146

    Am I the only person who got a little emotional watching Pau's jersey get retired right next to Kobe's?

  • @risco042
    @risco042 Před rokem +21

    As Spanish this is fucking beautiful and incredibly emotional. Best Spanish Player ever

    • @leodagan
      @leodagan Před rokem +2

      As French to... 😅 He destroyed french team so many time yet.
      Great player. Great human.

  • @xyxean
    @xyxean Před rokem +38

    Well deserved! This guy is a legend.

  • @MonicaHolly143
    @MonicaHolly143 Před rokem +30

    16,000 points, 8,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocks only 6 players in history is in this club
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
    Hakeem Olajuwon,
    Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan,
    Shaq and Pau
    He should be part of top 75 with this stat alone

    • @mserikatodoh
      @mserikatodoh Před rokem +1

      as much I agree, there are a lot of players AHEAD of Pau that were snubbed the top 75 club. and I don't think Pau is better than any of the top 75 people.

    • @MonicaHolly143
      @MonicaHolly143 Před rokem +2

      @@mserikatodoh bro most people on the top 75 are just old players that they put in so they can call it diverse
      Like i said pau is in this club and a lot of people in the top 75 arent

    • @luismorange
      @luismorange Před rokem +3

      ​@@mserikatodoh He is 32 all-time in career Win Shares and 41 all-time in playoff Win Shares as well as 47 all time in points and 29 all time in rebounds. Kobe got the FMVP on 09 and 10 but in those seasons Pau had the 24 and 28th best season by any player of all time by playoff Win Shares which are ahead of any playoff run by Stephen Curry, Karl Malone, Magic Johnson and Kevin Durant just to name a few. That is without stating his importance in international basketball and outside the court. So definitely top 75 in my book

  • @dusk6159
    @dusk6159 Před rokem +29

    Used his time to strictly and deeply thank and remember the others around him.
    His class is legendary like his play.

  • @planet_aldrain224
    @planet_aldrain224 Před rokem +14

    Man I remember when they retired Kobe’s jersey and then got to see them in person in that side of the gym a year later. And then Kobe making that statement that pau’s jersey is going right next to his and couldn’t wait to see that day and was excited for that when it came time. Congrats Pau you are forever linked to Kobe and that beautiful time in basketball.

  • @javiersevillla658
    @javiersevillla658 Před rokem +12

    The last message is so powerful, yet so sincere too, that you need to wonder if this guy is way better as a human being than as a basketball player.

  • @GlizzieMcGuire
    @GlizzieMcGuire Před rokem +12

    Truly a beautiful soul. Hated the way Laker fans treated him his last few years in LA myself included.

    • @capitanawesome44
      @capitanawesome44 Před rokem

      They were frustrated cuz his skill level was unreal. But he didnt work with several other coaches including D’Antoni.
      His play against BOS disproved the SOFT label fans/critics gave him through his entire career.

  • @adrianomadronero6461
    @adrianomadronero6461 Před rokem +7

    Congratulations pau gasol u a legend the lakers

  • @D33J8Y
    @D33J8Y Před rokem +8

    This had me so emotional bro.

  • @fahdzaa
    @fahdzaa Před rokem +3

    Whats so crazy, its like Kobe is talking. U feel the mamba mindset of Kobe in him. 👏🎙️

  • @SuperCoreyBlack
    @SuperCoreyBlack Před rokem +9

    Great player

  • @samadams6302
    @samadams6302 Před rokem

    Thank you so much that was a classic speech well done Mr. Legend 16🙏🙏👀

  • @Sienn0
    @Sienn0 Před rokem +5

    Big congrats to Pau

  • @DerekSwingen
    @DerekSwingen Před rokem +4

    Congrat Pau!

  • @jcgrmoo
    @jcgrmoo Před rokem +3

    So proud of you Pau, a Spanish legend for the World!

  • @darrylbrown8253
    @darrylbrown8253 Před rokem

    Spurs fan here.....i really love the way he has stepped up for Vanessa and the kids. What a stand up guy.

  • @andreecija7885
    @andreecija7885 Před rokem +5

    Congratulations Pau

  • @RodSerling.
    @RodSerling. Před rokem +1

    We were so absolutely spoiled getting to watch Bean and Pau dominate the league for three years. Was so bummed when Dallas knocked them out in the third year of the run but that aside, Pau is one of the best things that ever happened to the lakers organization. His unselfish team first attitude is something a lot of guys today should study. He understood what it meant to be a team first player and sacrificed so much to be a laker. A lot of people forget but he played on that awful 2014 team to honor his contract. This came after Kobe got hurt and the organization couldn’t fill the void left by Howard. Nowadays all the prima donnas would request a trade to a contender. He went on the next year to start the all star game as a bull. The fact he stayed on the lakers while in his prime and during the downswing shows how loyal and deserving he is to have 16 up there. One of the greatest lakers ever. Thank you Pau

  • @GreekSneakCollector
    @GreekSneakCollector Před rokem +4

    Becoming Legendary!

  • @benniel.hilljr.7050
    @benniel.hilljr.7050 Před rokem

    Respect and Salute.

  • @saviodesousa8173
    @saviodesousa8173 Před rokem +2

    Legend

  • @zackmarohom6348
    @zackmarohom6348 Před rokem +1

    i miss kobe @ pau.💜💛 fisher

  • @PatrickSwave
    @PatrickSwave Před rokem +2

    Damn the Kobe part got me man

  • @ks4willbball201
    @ks4willbball201 Před rokem +2

    Next to Kobe that’s emotional

  • @breakingdowndisabilitieswi5620

    kobe is with him. he would be proud of you

  • @mighty_rose157
    @mighty_rose157 Před rokem

    We love u Pau 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

  • @jkelsey555
    @jkelsey555 Před rokem +1

    Miss you Kobe

  • @jedreston
    @jedreston Před rokem +1

    That ending was effin amazing…

  • @morganrigsbee4274
    @morganrigsbee4274 Před rokem

    love to see it

  • @Dbrebornofficial
    @Dbrebornofficial Před rokem +1

    Congrats Pau

  • @wiltongomesguimaraes104

    I love poul gazol i love

  • @armanyperez9184
    @armanyperez9184 Před rokem +1

    Thank you pau for giving us so much fun for being a class act for representing the Spanish people in the best way you can representing the best of humanity, thank you pau we love you all the way from Dominican republic. As far as lebron not in attendance idk the reason but this fool is at all his son's games he's also injure is humping left and right celebrating every highlights but can't show up at important event in his own franchise the league has change for the worst.

  • @DJSTOEK
    @DJSTOEK Před rokem

    A perfect speech

  • @jayfarina7263
    @jayfarina7263 Před rokem

    ENORME Pau Gasol. Leyenda del deporte Español

  • @timw8646
    @timw8646 Před rokem +1

    probably the best laker pf.

  • @wiltongomesguimaraes104

    I crye

  • @aweirdfilipino
    @aweirdfilipino Před rokem +6

    Hate the lakers but shoutout to Pau

  • @monseigneur6365
    @monseigneur6365 Před rokem

    Thank for joining the Bulls 24 16 stay together 😊

  • @TravisGarnett
    @TravisGarnett Před rokem

    💜💛

  • @qwerttzizzi
    @qwerttzizzi Před rokem

    Vanessa did the videeo?

  • @jedreston
    @jedreston Před rokem +2

    8, 16, 24…

  • @xavi4208
    @xavi4208 Před rokem

    Pau what a great Spaniard!!

  • @jimmymanggit3501
    @jimmymanggit3501 Před rokem +1

    congrats laker#16

  • @bigfamilyX
    @bigfamilyX Před rokem

    24x 16 was tough duo

  • @rivasman123
    @rivasman123 Před rokem

    Why tf was I cutting onions while watching this 🥲

  • @marcherrera23
    @marcherrera23 Před rokem +1

    Anyone know where I can buy an authentic Lakers 16 jersey size M

  • @rafypr123
    @rafypr123 Před rokem

    Pau Gasol🏀

  • @alexpalacios89
    @alexpalacios89 Před rokem +1

    We need fishers too!!

  • @shinnkun3730
    @shinnkun3730 Před rokem +1

    Dfish also needs to there. Hehe

  • @8lacksheep300
    @8lacksheep300 Před rokem

    He doesn't deserve it. I miss Smush Parker needs his retired next

  • @_kroyy
    @_kroyy Před rokem

    Ngl I haven't heard about him in years

  • @pabloolfe1834
    @pabloolfe1834 Před rokem

    Enormous

  • @thomas_the_cat
    @thomas_the_cat Před rokem +1

    grizz should retire his number along with marc's too

  • @user-qc1mz5tx5c
    @user-qc1mz5tx5c Před 8 měsíci

    i heard someone said boo

  • @rileykhodadadi7631
    @rileykhodadadi7631 Před 10 měsíci

    It always takes two years to jersey retire it

  • @Zeus-qz2yj
    @Zeus-qz2yj Před 11 měsíci

    Wasnt nothing soft about Pau. Well deserved

  • @samadams6302
    @samadams6302 Před rokem

    Hello hello

  • @khanengo3645
    @khanengo3645 Před rokem

    Love this, who the cheerleader on the right though 😈

  • @tonygonzalez305
    @tonygonzalez305 Před rokem

    Nobody would've ever thought a Hispanic would get their jersey retired along Lakers greats

  • @sale8085
    @sale8085 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you to Mitch Kupchak for pulling off that Kwame Brown trade!

  • @josewally977
    @josewally977 Před rokem

    Carmelo too 😝😜😀

  • @richardespinoza6243
    @richardespinoza6243 Před rokem

    Next they need to retire #99 George Mikan! He is the first original Lakers ledgen!

  • @youtuytumaddrre
    @youtuytumaddrre Před rokem

    24-8=16

  • @jaimesandoval1988
    @jaimesandoval1988 Před rokem

    Lawering standards. Damn

  • @genesisnineteen9579
    @genesisnineteen9579 Před rokem +1

    First

  • @HamoodiClash
    @HamoodiClash Před rokem +1

    The only player's jersey deserved to be retired is 23 Bulls.
    Removing numbers from any team is just irrational and make it hard for new players who want to wear specific numbers.
    The franchise can show respect to their great players by other means like statues.

    • @ZachFZ2
      @ZachFZ2 Před rokem +2

      L

    • @SilentMovements305
      @SilentMovements305 Před rokem

      Before MJ we (LA) had great players maybe not the best like MJ but we did have great players here we retire their numbers in honor and respect. And whether you like or not here Kobe Bryant was Our MJ.
      And I ain't disrespecting MJ Iv respected his game and have em número uno in my list but again here we have different views

  • @ayolaipo
    @ayolaipo Před rokem +1

    Good player, Great ? Nahh thats a reach

    • @oaktowndimond668
      @oaktowndimond668 Před rokem +8

      Pau should strive to be as accomplished as you Mr. Random youtube commenter!

    • @carlossantana7974
      @carlossantana7974 Před rokem +1

      @@oaktowndimond668 makes sense he looks about 19 😂

  • @ankhyewk1069
    @ankhyewk1069 Před rokem

    Why they retire his jersey and not Derek Fisher's ? Cuz he is white i guess. He was so soft, he was just a decent player. There are so many better other former lakers that should have their jersey retired. My goodness!

    • @Zeus-qz2yj
      @Zeus-qz2yj Před 11 měsíci

      Making this shit about race. Bum ass. Nothing soft about Pau. Won rings against Dwight Howard and the Celtics. None of that would of happened he wasnt there. He saved Kobe’s career.