Pau Gasol’s days of playing basketball are over.
During a Tuesday press conference, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar and two-time champion announced that he was hanging up his shoes after more than two decades of pro basketball around the globe. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Os invito a seguir en directo el acto de prensa en el que hablaré sobre mi futuro profesional. Muchas gracias!
I invite you to follow press event, where I will talk about my professional future. Thank you very much! https://t.co/4KIkoHgEFP
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) October 5, 2021
What an absolutely epic run Gasol had on the court in America and in Spain to begin and end his storied basketball career.
He won two rings, was an all-star six times and was one of the most versatile bigs the league has ever seen.
After a basketball career that included 19 NBA seasons, six All-Stars and two championships, Pau Gasol has retired.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 5, 2021
Now, at the age of 41, Gasol has decided that his time playing basketball is over and it’s time for him to start the next chapter of his life.
• 19 NBA seasons
• NBA Rookie of the Year
• 6x NBA All-Star
• 2x NBA Champion
• FIBA World Championship MVP
• 2x FIBA EuroBasket MVPPau Gasol has officially retired. Thank you for everything 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/Y83qb012sA
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) October 5, 2021
After the career he’s had, I’d say it’s more than safe to say he’s earned the right to enjoy retirement.
After 19 NBA seasons and two championships, Pau Gasol has announced his retirement pic.twitter.com/ryxOAK3UsU
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 5, 2021
There’s no question Gasol is bound for the hall of fame, and he has 100% earned his spot. Props to him for having one hell of a great career.