He Tuesday March 7 (early morning of Wednesday March 8 in Spain) was recorded in the history of spanish basketball like a single day. And it is that during the rest of the game that Los Angeles Lakers they played at home against Memphis Grizzliesthe jersey retirement ceremony Pau Gasolwho became the 12th Los Angeles player to receive this honor.
An exciting night, full of details, moments to remember and where the memory of Kobe Bryant was very present.
In Gasoline’s case, Your number to withdraw will be 16 what did you wear during 429 Regular Phase matches and others 93 playoff games between 2008 and 2014 and with which he consecrated champion in 2009 and 2010as well as reaching the Finals in 2008.
Following, the best moments of a special night in Los Angeles.
The retirement of Pau Gasol’s shirt in the Lakers, live
The moment of the withdrawal of Pau Gasol’s shirt
The moment.
T-shirt.
Your reaction.#ThanksPau #Gasol16pic.twitter.com/DjYO3FkP6x
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The words of Pau Gasol in removing his shirt
Beyond the thanks to family, friends, colleagues and fans, this was the full speech of Pau Gasol translated:
“What an incredible feeling and what an incredible honor. I want to start by saying thanks to Vanessa [Bryant]Thank you for the video and the introduction. You’re here, you don’t know how much this means to me. I love you sister. I am proud to be your brother and an uncle to your beloved daughters.
“I am overwhelmed to see all the faces, to see all of you, all of you who are watching at home. I want to thank you, it has been an honor to wear this jersey, it has been an honor to wear this jersey, to play for this franchise, for this team, for this city.
I can’t go on without talking about a person who is not here. A brother who raised me up, who pushed me to be a better player, a better person. I miss him so much like all of you. I loved him, I wish he was here, he would be proud and he looked for this moment. I love you brother.
“As a kid in Spain I had dreams of playing in the NBA, never in a million years did I think this moment would be possible, such a great honor, to be with such important individuals in such an incredible franchise. This tells you there is no You have to put limits on what you can do, what you can achieve, you have to try to be the best you can be, that was the Mamba Mentality.
It seems like yesterday that I was here, in a Game 7 beating the Celtics. What a night, what a day to remember, I will never forget.”
This is what Pau Gasol’s shirt looks like at the top of the stadium
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— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) March 8, 2023
Ceremony time! On the field, the Lakers fell to Memphis by the slightest difference at halftime (57-56 for the Grizzlies), but the game faded into the background to begin living the great night of Pau Gasol and the retirement of his number 16. Showtime in Los Angeles.
End of a very imprecise first quarter for both, in which the Lakers prevailed 23-21. Anthony Davis had a dominant first period, with 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Santi Aldama wants to honor his compatriot Pau Gasol’s night and already has 8 of his team’s 21 points.
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???? Great start from inside Memphis against Lakers, with 8 quick points
⌛️ In minutes, what we expect: the withdrawal of Pau’s shirt #ThanksPaupic.twitter.com/8VR3bEJxc0
— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) March 8, 2023
The game between the Lakers and the Grizzlies began on Crypto.com. We remind you that at halftime of the match it will be the moment of the night, with the retirement of Pau Gasol’s number 16.
There are only a few minutes left before the start of the Lakers-Grizzlies and we continue to throb the great night of Pau Gasol. What was the Catalan’s best game in the NBA? Our memory and analysis in this thread.
By now you will have seen a thousand games of @paugasol and surely you have a favorite
But his legacy would not have been the same if it had not been for one in particular
Finals 2010, Game 7
It’s time to catch the time machine
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— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) March 7, 2023
Gasol is already in the stadium and the countdown is moving towards a tribute that will be unforgettable.
No. 16 has arrived. pic.twitter.com/fHeEUuCElv
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 8, 2023
This is the Crpyto.com Arena, hours before the start of the Lakers-Grizzlies. Stage prepared for the great night of Pau Gasol.
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— ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? España ???????? (@sportingnewses) March 8, 2023
Pau’s word before the ceremony. “Let’s celebrate together“, the message of the Spaniard to the followers of the Lakers.
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 7, 2023
Where to see the retirement ceremony of Pau Gasol’s shirt in the Los Angeles Lakers? TV and streaming options
- Match start time*: 4:00 Spain (Wednesday 8) | 0:00 Argentina (Wednesday 8) | 21:00 CDMX | 10:00 p.m. Eastern US
- TV channel: Come on (ES), TNT (US)
- Streaming: SlingTV (US), NBA League Pass (Global), Star+ (AR y MX), Movistar Plus+ (ES)
* The ceremony will take place at halftime of the game against Memphis Grizzlies
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