The Los Angeles Lakers reported this Wednesday Spanish Pau Gasol’s number 16one of the glories of the angelina series, He will retire with a ceremony to be held on March 7, 2023.

“A champion, a legend and forever part of the Lakers family. 23.07.23 – We will take Pau Gasol’s jersey to the roof,” the Lakers released a note.

Pau Gasol, 42, played for the Lakers from 2008 to 2014, and two-time NBA champion.

The Spanish center played 18 seasons in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers.

During the regular season, Gasol played 1,226 games in the NBA (1,150 of which were at the beginner level) and averaged 17 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.

At the end of the season, the Spanish player played 136 games (122 starting from the first squad) and averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 blocks.

These figures are in 18 seasons. They placed him among the best European players in NBA history. Along with other very important names such as Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Drazen Petrovic and Arvydas Sabonis.

But beyond numbers, Gasol left his mark in the NBA as well as unforgettable moments such as his eternal friendship with the late Kobe Bryant. or the memorable opening jump against his brother Marc in the 2015 All-Star Game.