Pau Gasol could be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame

Gasol is 42 years old and double NBA champion Los Angeles Lakersis part of a list published by the Hall of Fame that includes Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki of Germany and Tony Parker of France, as well as coach Gregg Popovich. Among the nominees is the roster of the USA women’s basketball team, which won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal (Canada).

Finalists will be announced on February 17. The new members of the Hall of Fame will be announced at the NCAA’s Final Four in Houston (Texas) on April 1, while in Salt Lake City (Utah) during the ‘All-Star’ weekend. The ceremony will be held on August 12. In the ‘Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’ in Springfield (Massacchussets).

Gasol objected. 18 seasons In the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers. The Spanish center played in the regular season. 1,226 matches He played in the NBA (1,150 as starters) and averaged 17 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game. After playing in 136 games after the season, Gasol averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 blocks.

These numbers in 18 seasons make it Among the best European players in history The NBA along with other very important names like Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Drazen Petrovic and Arvydas Sabonis.

But beyond the numbers, Gasol also left his mark on the NBA with unforgettable moments. eternal friendship with loss kobe ​​bryant or his memorable first leap against his brother Marc in the 2015 all-star game.

Alongside the Spaniards are Dallas Mavericks legend and 2011 NBA champion Nowitzki, who retired in 2019, and Tony Parker, a four-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs.