Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol had an unbreakable bond | E:60
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2021
- Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol won back to back titles in 2009 and 2010, Gasol reflects on his relationship with Bryant and family, a bond that started back in 2008 when Gasol was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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And pau is still there for Vanessa and the Bryant kids. Wonderful guy. Touching video
He's a real dude. I hope we all get one true brother like Pau.
@@floatstheworld1267 bro?
@@floatstheworld1267 disrespectful bro, he has a wife an a new born
@@freshprinceshaun and that means what ?
He’s such a good role model for Natalia, Bianka, and ❤️Capri❤️
Pau Gasol was Family to Kobe.
Still is, he's been there for the family after Kobe's passing more than pretty much anyone else. He's making sure they're good. He's a real brother, guys like him are rare.
Kobe identified with Europeans due to living there as a kid
@Alexis Taylor stfu
Virtuous Woman like spawn 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@TheNiggaReview I'm sure no matter what pau will always be there for thrm
Pau is the definition of a real one
@Criticism of Israel is Illegal u sound racist and 😴 bored..
@@blackwithnoregrets6137 I love how when you call coward/keyboard Warriors like that they remove their comment
@@jrcell5832, They remove their comments then cry at night because no one loves them.
@@jrcell5832 Yep, little sad soles.
For sure
A good uncle to his daughters and a good brother to his wife... He got me there. Got goosebumps and something got in my eye...
@Alexis Taylor Oh my!!! *face palm *
Yep...third time watching it and gets me every time...soon as that picture Kobe and Gianna comes up I know and I try to block it....not happening....we all miss them both
Lol i won't be suprise if venessa has a white baby. He can be good daddy too
"I think the city of L.A. didn't really appreciate what he did and what we had." -Kobe Bryant
Yeah we did. We don’t get those back to back titles without him
@@CustomizedUsername right? Like who didn't appreciate pau? The dude is purple and gold royalty
@@hyeboi I think it's in reference to the fact that people were so quick to want to trade him when Chris Paul's name came up. And Pau received a lot of criticism the year Dwight and Nash were playing on the team.
@@alejandrocastillo9926 your right. Kobe was about to leave Lakers to go with CP3 because he knew he could've taken atleast 2 more rings. The one who ruin everything was David Stern that's why he got his karma. David Stern was a jealous person he just wanted Jordan and Lebron to have more rings than Kobe.
@@hyeboi lol bro people cried every year to trade him
Who chopping onions 😞
I chopped a lot....smh.
😭😭😭😭😭😭
must be a leak on my roof,waters just leaking down my face
I don’t blame onions. As a born and raised Angeleno, his loss still hurts. Childhood hero, Los Angeles icon, Mamba forever
@Criticism of Israel is Illegal Are you a Zionist??
I was about to cry. Then SAS's voice scared the emotion out of me
😂😂😂👍👍
Same. Lmao
lol same
🤣🤣😭
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Kobe grew up in Europe with his dad playing in Italy, so he closer to his euro teammates. Two of the best
I never thought of that but you are right. He was also close with Vujacic. Kobe also said Ronny Turiaf is a guy he was close to and Ronny is from France.
Kobe's first language was Italian
@Virtuous Woman What?
@Virtuous Woman what a stupid & baseless comment...wow. you should be ashamed of yourself
Yeah you can tell he was close with the euro players but he also had that street swagger as well from being born and growing up in middle school and high school in Philadelphia which is my home city and that’s where that killer instinct came from, that competition and hard streets of philly molded him. But definitely loves his euro players lol
Huge respect to Pau. He was one of the few guys that had the personality and talent to play alongside Kobe.
And intellect
For us, the Spanish people, Kobe will always have a place in our hearts. He won two championships with our Pau and, on the other hand, he led the Team USA against our national team in Beijing 2008 and London 2012. He defeated us but, at the end of the day, it was a situation what we felt proud of, for the greatness of the Spanish team and for the great rivalry with the States. Great memories, no doubts.
Pao is incredible.
Yep as a lifelong lakers fan and diehard Kobe fan PAU will always be my favorite teammate of Kobe and it was so amazing to watch them go against each other in the Olympics! We were so blessed and I’m so happy we are finally retiring his jersey tonight in the Staples Center and rightfully so!
🔥👏👏
@@erockstoenescu6171 I'm spanish, and and i always understood the way Kobe played against our basket national team and Pau in the Olympics as a show of respect.
2008 gold medal game was the best basketball game in Olympic history!
that teared me up. still cant get over my fav player of all time passing like that
Same here
Same but he left us memories for life
i don't think I'll ever get over it. it's one of those things you can't just forget
Same man mamba forever
Hey ESPN, Whoever team made this - please give them a raise. This is the beautiful Content we like.
Ramona Shelburne
it was more than just being teammates , they were brothers and they were there for each other kobe was there for him at the finals and now pau is there for him now
Rest In Peace to the Goat
Yess sir!
THE WAY HE TREATED HIS MOTHER. NO REST❤
@@sexyscorpio8087Respect works both ways and family doesn't get a free pass. People do the best they can do and it's part of the journey.
MJ is still alive! But yes, ok, Kobe was a real one! Second greatest shooting guard of all time!
@@sexyscorpio8087 HATER!!!!. Rest on these
nuts❤️
If Kobe and Shaq had a Kobe and Pau relationship they woulda won 8 rings easily.
Kobe and Pau is one of my favorite dous all time for on and off the court reasons
💯
Maybe 10 rings
Kobe speaking multiple languages is such a flex
Me too. I can speak English / me hablo espanol/ mio parlo italiano
BUT NOT SPEAKING TO YOUR OWN. MOTHER!!!
@c v 🤣🤣🤣
I dont get why everyone is freaking out about Kobe being able to speak multible languages....
@@brooksfreeman2886 It is "yo" and "español" my dude.
Lakers should retire #16 and place it beside kobe's numbers
He deserves it. He is an all time Laker
YES!!!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏
They will. He’ll make the hall of fame which is the requirement
@@CustomizedUsername I'm willing to bet that the Lakers would do it even on the longshot chance Gasol wouldn't make the Hall.
@Denisu mind blowing
Fun facts: Pau Gasol is Gianna Bryan’t s godfather. And has his daughter named after her. Respect for him😔 he deserves more respect
The fact that Kobe only had one MVP is an embarrassment
everytime i think about it...i just watch some LAKERS V Spurs the year they gave TD the MVP over shaq....and i watch KOBE str8 retire david robinson. He kills them almost avg 40ppg in that series
Guys, not in this video.. Let's support this idea TOGETHER, in some other video. I'm with you. But this vid is not about basketball or carreer
@@zortlak great comment!
@@zortlak thats why i said my comment....if you feel bad about it...just watch some tape of kobe....and realize its just some antiquated bs award that kobe didnt even care about himself while beating 60 win teams out of the ring run.......Nothing to complain about just go and praise up
Totally agree
Heartbreaking still can't believe he gone 😥
Facts
The best UNDERRATED duo’s of all time!
@Leland Joseph your tripping
Boston had the best Team for then, the achievement of this duo was awsome
@Leland Joseph the heat are also underachievers because they won two rings
@Leland Joseph what fact? That is just your opinion, thats a fact.
@Leland Joseph Rigid, my dude, rigid.
Kobe and Pau are my favorite duo ever.
Kobe and Pau... Are the definition of brotherhood... And to step up the way Pau did for the Bryant family.... Is beyond words.... God bless them.... Kobe gone, but not forgotten... Lakers nation 4life ✌️
Pau is a remarkable human being and I love that brotherhood they shared
That's all Hollywood. Pau turned down two contract offers with the Lakers to go to the Bulls of all places. He only played there 6 years, and that's less than Shaq could endure this MF.
Yes pau big time saved Kobe’s legacy in game 7 against the Celtics. That was a great game. Coming from a Celtics fan.
He was the one that brought the lakers home at the end. I still remember the end of game 7, Pau put the superman cape he wears with spain and decided they were not going to lose that game no matter what. Was an amazing series, proper old school basketball, defense and plenty of physicallity. Big props to that celtics team.Also Garnett was Pau's model, so for him to overcome Kevin was pretty big too.
Kobe prepared Pau for that moment. I remember seeing Pau run off with those crazy eyes like a possessed person after that put back in the Finals and relished in how cool it was that Kobe made Pau tougher where he needed to be tougher and Pau made Kobe softer where he needed to be softer. Three straight Finals and Back to Back chips ...
Miss these two together!
Growing up Pau was my favorite player on the Lakers. He always seemed like a great and genuine guy, I’m glad he’s kept that up. If there’s is a heaven I hope Kobe is smiling down, because Pau is a real one and an amazing friend
🥺 R.I.P MAMBA...basketball will never be the same for me
@Mr. D word and it still gets to me when I see videos on him or ppl talking bout him
It hasn't been the same since he retired. The last great NBA season was 2015-16.
Pau probably only one say and do. others just say no do's. Love this guy. really man/brother/friend to Kobe's family
I'm crying dawg man I miss bean 😢
When two people have the same vision and refuse to quit until they get there, you see greatness - this duo's championship run is a clear example of this
Friends hang sometimes, banner hang for ever... such a Kobe quote
That's a really interesting quote from a guy who dismantled championship teams so he could win two piddly championships and say, "I did it like a big boy all by myself."
Still feels like a nightmare that hasn’t ended. 😢😢
Were naming our next child my wife is having THIS year after Kobe for the energy he gave me as young man who looked and looks up to his life as a motivator to be the best: person,dad,son,brother,uncle, friend, business owner I can be.
Name the 2nd one Waygu
Nice Kobe will live on its how long you live is how you live
Congratulations
@Criticism of Israel is Illegal judging someone's entire life and legacy based on a mistake or moment of weakness... clearly he impacted hundreds of thousands if not millions of people in a positive way. i'm wondering what positivity have you brought to this world
@@mpchead621 says the 1 talking from his mom basement.
You probably hating on other People because u dont have anything going in your life.
“Pau... you ready?”
Chills bruh...
We always think about Kobe, but Pau and Kobe were a real duo!! Love this...not even a Lakers fan, just a basketball fan.
IT'S A CRIME THAT PAUS JERSEY ISN'T HANGING IN THE STAPLES CENTER RIGHT NEXT TO KOBE'S!!!!
It will once he retires!!!
It will be one day.
Once he retires it will be
It definitely will be
He isn't retired from basketball yet. That's why.
The chemistry these two had on the floor together was incredible. Two of the highest basketball iq’s working together in harmony. Kobe became his final form when he finally had trust in his teammates and pau sparked that.
Kobe is beyond basketball. Hes a person that wants nothing but the best for anyone. Im a celtic fan who lived on watching the 2 boston vs lakers finals. And even tho i wanted boston to win more tha anything. I couldnt help notice i admired and respected Kobe as a player and a human being. Hes just one of those people who leave an impact. I know Kobe and Gigi are in heaven watching over us. I pray for him and his family.
Man, these guys were the reason I Became a Laker fan, their Chemistry was undeniable!
I remember my mom called me that day, & i could barely even speak words I was crying so hard. Kobe was my hero. I'll never forget you Kobe. & as my son ages I'll be sure he knew about you & how great you were on & off the court.
Can't ask for a better teammate, brother and friend. Salute to you Pau, you really stepped up for your brother like old times.
This is why Pau is such an outstanding person. Look at his impact off the court. I love Pau.
Can't believe it has been a year. It's still heartbreaking 'til now 😭💔
Yes it is 😢
It’s still hard not to shed a tear for Mamba! Gone to early but a legacy that will live on forever!
Pau is the definition of what a good man is.
My childhood 💜💛 mamba forever. and Pau is a legend
RESPECT! THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR!
Remembering how they lost in the finals that same year they became teammates then Kobe went on to beat Pau in the Olympics and then immediately after the ceremony went and told him they were not losing again. We know what happens the next 2 years. Kobe & Pau became unstoppable. Truly brothers.
Kobe.hung his Gold Medal in Pau's locker before he told him that. Basically told Pau this is where I know you can be time to stop sulking and get to work
Whenever I take things for granted I think about Kobe. ♥️
HE DID AS WELL. BY NOT TALKING TO HIS. MOTHER❤
30 seconds in I'm moving from my livingroom into my bedroom so I can peacefully get teary eyed watching this.
Kobe and pau had instant chemistry on and off the court....you could see it from the first game together...their games meshed like it was meant to be and they fed off each other
Pau is such an amazing human being
They had a wonderful “black swan, white swan” connection, as one became more of a black swan and the other more of a white swan. Truly beautiful to witness and sad at the same time that it lasted only so long.
Omg this hits hard after his Jersey retirement speech.
After Kobe retired. My love for the NBA was never the same . He will always be my goat
Rest in the end, not in the middle.
- Kobe’s high school English teacher
A bond forged in fierce competition.
Such a beautiful thing.
As a Greek basketball fan I always hated Pau for destroying my national team every year but his game commands respect. He was so great for so long
To everybody that's reading this. Have a blessed and wonderful day !
You too
You too
Congratulations Pau on your retired Lakers jersey. Kobe would be proud 🥲
God bless Pau Gasol. Heart of pure gold
Wow 😢 definition of real one ❤
I'm a Boston woman born and raised and I am sitting here crying like a baby missing Kobe.....legend! #8 #24 #2 ❤❤
Those are special memories. In loss and victory to see how we all grew in it.
I miss you Kobe :c
I wish Pau would have gotten the chance to speak at Kobe's Memorial.
Cried so much last year, I did not want to revisit this..
When you think about the perfect duo, Kobe & Pau complemented each other beautifully and it’s no surprise that they were able to win back-to-back titles. When those two were clicking, the Lakers were unbeatable and that connection was special. 👏
They were playing Dwight Howard, a MF who averaged 15 PPG during his career. It was the weakest two years in the league.
@@ko7577 you do realize there are other stats besides points right?
I’m glad that history is respecting the duo that Kobe and Pau were. I’ll be honest as a Laker fan before Pau came to the Lakers in the 07-08 season I hadn’t watched a lot of games with him but man once he became a Laker he became one of my favorite players of all time. you could tell the difference he made on the team and the difference that he meant to Kobe almost instantly. I really wish looking back that we could’ve got him on the Lakers two years earlier because I believe that those two guys could have won three championships together giving Pau three rings and Kobe six rings. Man after they beat the Celtics in 2010 I just knew they were going to three peat the next season. That whole season I had already in my mind watched the Lakers beat LeBron James and Miami Heat to finish off that three peat and when it didn’t happen as a Laker fan it crushed me. but I am very thankful that those two guys got to play together because I have re-watched those two finals probably more than any other NBA finals. I remember where I was both times that they won those two championships. That was definitely a special team. I’m not going to say that it’s the best lineup ever but it’s probably my favorite lineup ever.
definitely a fun lineup. while i sometime look back and wonder "what if kobe answered garnett's call," i always thank gasol for what he brought to LA. wish they didnt just treat him and odom like a trade piece towards the end there.
It's rlly sad how before Kobe died everyone was saying he 5 or top 3 but since he died people saying he not even top 10. It's sad how people switch up like that but I always been and will be a Kobe fan 🐐
People weren’t saying that
@@jasonmoukala8909 they were but Alr
I’m not crying, you are :( .. love you Kobe !
What a beautiful relationship it was that will definitely live forever. S/O to Pau, such an amazing person and human being. Very rare to find that kind of brother. Much love, Hermano!
Friends is such beautiful word yet so hard to find someone who can live up to its meaning Pau is that meaning of FRIENDS
THATS FRIENDSHIP RIGHT THERE
Still hurts everytime i see a video of Kobe..R.I.P to all that were lost..
Every person wishes to have a friend like "Pau"... amazing storytelling!!! We, Kobe fans owe Pau, his love and support shhhh the world. Truth always speaks for itself.
paul named his daughter after gianna and still there for kobe’s family. truly the realest to do it.
Gasol got me teary eyed. 😭
Beautiful Pao, simply beautiful. May you and your family forever be blessed for your loving kindness to your friends' loved ones.
My highest respect to Paul gasol !!!!!
Que bonito.dos seres extraordinarios. Una amistad bonita y pura .Pau siempre estará ahí para ellas .se me saltaron las lágrimas.
If it was pau who passed Kobe would do the same thing Rest In Peace mamba
Crying!! My fav duo! I miss Kobe so much!
Shaq & Ko8e Greatest big man little man duo
Ko8e & Pau right there however there brotherhood is unmatched 💪🏾💯💯
We love you kobe you are the legend of basketball ❤️
imagine pau saying, he's the little brother i never had. cut to Marc's reaction lol
2:47 watch it again and listen to what he said. A big brother
@@gamesfilm4255 Read the beginning of the sentence. lol
😂😂😂
Lol
@@gamesfilm4255 Keyword here, "Imagine" I know readin is hard sometimes for others
I love basketball because of Kobe
I miss those days so much
If only he realized how little time he really had. Sometimes family and friends need to be a priority 💯
Much respect to Kobe and Pau! Laker nation loves you both!
Kobe still makes me cry
i still get so emotional every time i see kobe man
The fact that Kobe went to 3 straight finals with Pau Gasol (who was a far cry from Shaq) and from 2008-2010 they beat 10 50 win teams in the playoffs, will forever be underrated. Pau Gasol's FG% went from 50% to 59% the year after being traded to the Lakers and playing with Kobe in the pick and roll. Much can be said about this all time great Duo. Their personal relationship on film reignited the sadness in me, I loved seeing Pau and Kobe in the pick and roll. Kobe is the Greatest and Best Basketball Player of all time.
Lakers had the toughest comp back then too.
Man this video got me choked up
💛💜
Miss the mamba and Gigi
Miss him so much! I still tear up.
That is true friendship and brotherhood)
Pau was the reason to get rid of Kwame Brown
So Pau is basically the favorite teammate of kobe
"Kwame Brown is a CERTIFIED SCRUB!"
- Stephen A and probably every Laker fan, ever.
24 likes💛💜
I see increible working and friendship chemistry and connection that goes FAR beyond the game between Kobe and Pau.
Kobe was a great mind of this generation..a motivation and determination that can't be taught.. 💔Both genuine loyal people
Absolutely amazing. So emotional it’s hard to watch. Pau completed Kobe
💜🧡 Kobe and Pau 💜🧡