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... 🤣
@cyber6sapien11 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.
@nathanielcranshaw783911 ай бұрын
As a diehard lakers fan I will always love and appreciate pau gasol💜💛.
@DJHyeFXOfficial11 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.
@allenbasco301611 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
10 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
10 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
@legarmino631911 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. 😂
@richardnebens892811 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.
@Wesley-wo3eo11 ай бұрын
Rob Pelinka trying to entertain Pau's baby is just pure gold 😅
@drewainge1059
11 ай бұрын
Indeed
@KennnnyT11 ай бұрын
Such a inspirational speech by Gasol. He made history with Kobe
@bigp764411 ай бұрын
Pau is a legend. Classy, skilled, loyal. All around greatness.. congrats Pau well deserved
@richardsong773211 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
10 ай бұрын
🙏🏾💜💛
@neilsaintjean11 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.
@homesol668511 ай бұрын
Another level of greatness. Humble, down to earth, generous. Pure class act.
@Uchihafan2511 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.
@2ClutchCee11 ай бұрын
One of the most underrated and skilled bigs of all time just like his brother
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
They had some similarities but Pau was the better scorer, while Marc was the better defender.
@jdeleon791911 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.
@zacpooler11 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
10 ай бұрын
His third language.
@shamus24811 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
@datsapaddlin11 ай бұрын
Congrats Pau ya made the Lakers fan base proud.
@actress29austin3411 ай бұрын
Congratulations Pau, very well deserved. Lakers Legend for Life!!🔥🔥💜💛
@toobasaurus2310 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 🙏
@letsgodancin111 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!!
@johnlouisevillafuerte421911 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.
@The-Next-Chapter11 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
@raymundfernandez417211 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.
@Lamban8311 ай бұрын
Legend, class. Congrats 🎉 Paul Gasol, well deserved.
@user116411 ай бұрын
Congratulations Pau, very well deserved. Lakers Legend for Life!!🔥🔥
@simplysie411 ай бұрын
Pau is a class act! What a powerful message at the end! A call to action!
@briannao925111 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.
@shengsterino11 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
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
Nobody was criticising Pau at the time for those two championships. It's just the fucking media today who's made him somehow underrated. I blame Chris Broussard, Stephen A Smith, Colin Cowhere, Speak, and any other stupid sports media show that appears everywhere on youtube now for creating a false narrative that made fans dumber. They should be ashamed of themselves. I hate them. To be honest they've fucked up the legacies of alot of other past great players, and undermined what they have done, it's not just Pau. It sickens me.
@arielfrancisco511411 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 !
@nbapbaupdate833811 ай бұрын
Paul Gasol underrated Hall of Fame career 👊
@modernguitarist199211 ай бұрын
One of the most elegant big men to ever play the game. Will always enjoy watching highlights of Pau.
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
He had a really good post game and passed out of the double all his life.
@justsayin66911 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.
@tonyanapolis242411 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!
@aaronacero10511 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
10 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 😂😂
@ryandevera878211 ай бұрын
Class Personified....plain and simple. Thank you Pau, you are appreciated more than you know!
@jdash24ful11 ай бұрын
Lakers legend! Thank you Pau we love you and Bean is proud of you brother 💜💛
@WrestlingIsReal64911 ай бұрын
Rip Kobe he would have been proud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@lambda392511 ай бұрын
Only one word to describe him: Legend.
@thespacesbetweenstudio3346
2 ай бұрын
and Class
@purpleman197411 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.
@MasonZenji11 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!
@KZ-HERO82311 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.🏆💜💛
@CTM90111 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
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
Happy for Memphis, but I wish there was still a basketball team in Vancouver as well, let alone Seattle.
@TheCaptainAidan11 ай бұрын
The truest definition of class and honor. The Spanish Pride. Pau Gasol.
@danidelacruz6297
10 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.
@sproutzer11 ай бұрын
Love Pau always been nothing but pure class. Purple and Gold for life 💜💛
@sharellmobley534811 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
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
well particularly for her daughter. Nothing like losing your own child.
@sharfree421411 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! ❤
@Villasttp11 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 🤝🏽
@patitoduck12311 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
@tototyxxx11 ай бұрын
getting teary eye with all the speeches, God I love basketball
@francomartinez306111 ай бұрын
Congrats Pau Gasol,very well deserve HOF...he made History of LA Lakers and Kobe👏👏👏💪💪👍👍👍👍💜💛🏆🏆🐍
@charlychips11 ай бұрын
Fantastic Pau. We are proud of you!!
@raijinrasetsuii882011 ай бұрын
humble, soft spoken, class. that Pau Gasol!
@lloydtenaglia549311 ай бұрын
Great speech. Well deserved Pau 🙌
@JamesonScalia11 ай бұрын
Love you Pau. Thanks for the memories and those 2 titles with Laker Nation.
@lilbfrom094princeton811 ай бұрын
Here as a Bulls fan, congratulations Pau 💯
@seanfainsan400211 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.
@DungNguyen-vn3eu11 ай бұрын
He was going to be a doctor if he wasn't a basketball player. Speaks volumes to his character.
@roadtripusa943311 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… 😮
@antonioamate729411 ай бұрын
Felicidades por una gran carrera y hacernos tan orgullosos y felices a todos los españoles por tantos años
@tabe885011 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.
@mi-khaelquires624311 ай бұрын
You are my childhood hero Pau. Always will be my basketball idol. Well deserve Pau!!! 🎉❤
@LeoIndie11 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!
@Mechyboy111 ай бұрын
He made our Lakers great again coming to the squad in 08. Kudos to this enshrinement PG 16
@_kdotp11 ай бұрын
Absolutely professional. Loved watching his career. Well deserved, Pau!
@raulbarnett709211 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
@Mr.Wonderful88811 ай бұрын
What a damn good player from out the gate. And that run with Kobe.
@Sin-G11 ай бұрын
Class personified and now eternally dignified, PG16 foroever in LAL's heart...we love you, Man 💛💜
@marcosmartinescudero726511 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.
@yahiko942211 ай бұрын
when he talk about kobe... man, tears stream down my face ... damn.. i miss kobe
@jemaradrao74011 ай бұрын
Truly a class act from the great Pau Gasol 🙏
@22goon2211 ай бұрын
This should be the definition of a class act! Congrats my brother!
@Bigbaby95011 ай бұрын
Pau gasol was always very fun to watch for many years!
@Danny2411 ай бұрын
True class. Thank you Pau!
@GuilePatrick11 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😊)
@MeezyTubee11 ай бұрын
YOU DESERVE ALL YOU AWARDS. THANK U PAU ❤️
@SlabHouse80511 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
@VICTORZITOSS11 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
@rcola1611 ай бұрын
Uncle Pau , the Mexican American fans will always love you.
@smith967011 ай бұрын
Forever with gold and purple in his veins, Laker legend forever Pau 💛💜
@LFKGooner11 ай бұрын
Great speech Pau. Thanks for the memories bro 🙏🏾
@GaryFox1100010 ай бұрын
Pau Gasol is truly a first class gentleman ! Great athlete , Memphis played well ; Then Laker's with Kobe . Mr. Gasol won Game 7 Finals ; vs. Boston . 🏆 Tremendous heart , & intelligence ! Congratulations on getting into HOF ..... 🇺🇲😃🏀🙏
@libanfaris853211 ай бұрын
Uncle Paul is special man respect him how he's there for kobe kids👏
@boston_jorge11 ай бұрын
Gasol was the momentum the lakers needed and they rode that momentum to back to back championships
@itk.r8rsn8k1511 ай бұрын
What a great feeling it is to raise a child into a gentleman like Pau Gasol. Congratulations Boom Boom Pau!
@danidelacruz6297
10 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.
@iamgunscorpiorhl_11 ай бұрын
Gracias Pau por esos momentazos, que jugador eras madre mía, comencé a ver la NBA en el 2013 pero gracias a KZread 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 (😢)
@yoe9111 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.
@juveroff11 ай бұрын
Gracias por hacernos soñar, Pau. Eres una leyenda. Te queremos!
@JamesTechJackin11 ай бұрын
Well deserved and THANK YOU PAU from all Laker fans!!! Kobe is watching.
@kalandkarazor-el308811 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
@todor1511 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!
@danielduenasramirez963311 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!
@jamess10111 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🙏💜💛
@dr.jquintero839911 ай бұрын
Gasol leyenda para siempre 👏👏👏👏
@ivanmadridcc328911 ай бұрын
que orgullo de persona, paisano... maravilla de todo...persona, jugador, hermano, hijo, cuñado, tío, ll.....la pera. Un abrrazo lectores
@emmeluisaramos118510 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 👏👏
@juliog751911 ай бұрын
Kobe is smiling down on you right now man so proud gracias Gasol por todo a true first class man and my moms favorite player!
@rex_master11 ай бұрын
What a speech ❤
@dsantifit11 ай бұрын
Great player & seems like a even better person! Well deserved HOF Pau Gasol congratulations‼️
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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... 🤣
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.
As a diehard lakers fan I will always love and appreciate pau gasol💜💛.
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.
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
10 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
10 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
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. 😂
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.
Rob Pelinka trying to entertain Pau's baby is just pure gold 😅
@drewainge1059
11 ай бұрын
Indeed
Such a inspirational speech by Gasol. He made history with Kobe
Pau is a legend. Classy, skilled, loyal. All around greatness.. congrats Pau well deserved
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
10 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.
Another level of greatness. Humble, down to earth, generous. Pure class act.
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.
One of the most underrated and skilled bigs of all time just like his brother
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
They had some similarities but Pau was the better scorer, while Marc was the better defender.
Man, I could imagine how big Kobe’s smile is today!! Congratulations Pau!! Thank you for helping Los Angeles Win those Two Championships.
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
10 ай бұрын
His third language.
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
Congrats Pau ya made the Lakers fan base proud.
Congratulations Pau, very well deserved. Lakers Legend for Life!!🔥🔥💜💛
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 🙏
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!!
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.
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
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.
Legend, class. Congrats 🎉 Paul Gasol, well deserved.
Congratulations Pau, very well deserved. Lakers Legend for Life!!🔥🔥
Pau is a class act! What a powerful message at the end! A call to action!
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.
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
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
Nobody was criticising Pau at the time for those two championships. It's just the fucking media today who's made him somehow underrated. I blame Chris Broussard, Stephen A Smith, Colin Cowhere, Speak, and any other stupid sports media show that appears everywhere on youtube now for creating a false narrative that made fans dumber. They should be ashamed of themselves. I hate them. To be honest they've fucked up the legacies of alot of other past great players, and undermined what they have done, it's not just Pau. It sickens me.
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 !
Paul Gasol underrated Hall of Fame career 👊
One of the most elegant big men to ever play the game. Will always enjoy watching highlights of Pau.
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
He had a really good post game and passed out of the double all his life.
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.
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!
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
10 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 😂😂
Class Personified....plain and simple. Thank you Pau, you are appreciated more than you know!
Lakers legend! Thank you Pau we love you and Bean is proud of you brother 💜💛
Rip Kobe he would have been proud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Only one word to describe him: Legend.
@thespacesbetweenstudio3346
2 ай бұрын
and Class
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.
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!
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.🏆💜💛
Congratulations Pau Gasol. As a Memphis Grizzlies fan, I appreciate you building the foundation for our Grizz team today. We'll never forget you
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
Happy for Memphis, but I wish there was still a basketball team in Vancouver as well, let alone Seattle.
The truest definition of class and honor. The Spanish Pride. Pau Gasol.
@danidelacruz6297
10 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.
Love Pau always been nothing but pure class. Purple and Gold for life 💜💛
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
@kanajingly8957
10 ай бұрын
well particularly for her daughter. Nothing like losing your own child.
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! ❤
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 🤝🏽
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
getting teary eye with all the speeches, God I love basketball
Congrats Pau Gasol,very well deserve HOF...he made History of LA Lakers and Kobe👏👏👏💪💪👍👍👍👍💜💛🏆🏆🐍
Fantastic Pau. We are proud of you!!
humble, soft spoken, class. that Pau Gasol!
Great speech. Well deserved Pau 🙌
Love you Pau. Thanks for the memories and those 2 titles with Laker Nation.
Here as a Bulls fan, congratulations Pau 💯
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.
He was going to be a doctor if he wasn't a basketball player. Speaks volumes to his character.
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… 😮
Felicidades por una gran carrera y hacernos tan orgullosos y felices a todos los españoles por tantos años
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.
You are my childhood hero Pau. Always will be my basketball idol. Well deserve Pau!!! 🎉❤
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!
He made our Lakers great again coming to the squad in 08. Kudos to this enshrinement PG 16
Absolutely professional. Loved watching his career. Well deserved, Pau!
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
What a damn good player from out the gate. And that run with Kobe.
Class personified and now eternally dignified, PG16 foroever in LAL's heart...we love you, Man 💛💜
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.
when he talk about kobe... man, tears stream down my face ... damn.. i miss kobe
Truly a class act from the great Pau Gasol 🙏
This should be the definition of a class act! Congrats my brother!
Pau gasol was always very fun to watch for many years!
True class. Thank you Pau!
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😊)
YOU DESERVE ALL YOU AWARDS. THANK U PAU ❤️
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
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
Uncle Pau , the Mexican American fans will always love you.
Forever with gold and purple in his veins, Laker legend forever Pau 💛💜
Great speech Pau. Thanks for the memories bro 🙏🏾
Pau Gasol is truly a first class gentleman ! Great athlete , Memphis played well ; Then Laker's with Kobe . Mr. Gasol won Game 7 Finals ; vs. Boston . 🏆 Tremendous heart , & intelligence ! Congratulations on getting into HOF ..... 🇺🇲😃🏀🙏
Uncle Paul is special man respect him how he's there for kobe kids👏
Gasol was the momentum the lakers needed and they rode that momentum to back to back championships
What a great feeling it is to raise a child into a gentleman like Pau Gasol. Congratulations Boom Boom Pau!
@danidelacruz6297
10 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.
Gracias Pau por esos momentazos, que jugador eras madre mía, comencé a ver la NBA en el 2013 pero gracias a KZread 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 (😢)
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.
Gracias por hacernos soñar, Pau. Eres una leyenda. Te queremos!
Well deserved and THANK YOU PAU from all Laker fans!!! Kobe is watching.
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
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!
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!
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🙏💜💛
Gasol leyenda para siempre 👏👏👏👏
que orgullo de persona, paisano... maravilla de todo...persona, jugador, hermano, hijo, cuñado, tío, ll.....la pera. Un abrrazo lectores
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 👏👏
Kobe is smiling down on you right now man so proud gracias Gasol por todo a true first class man and my moms favorite player!
What a speech ❤
Great player & seems like a even better person! Well deserved HOF Pau Gasol congratulations‼️