Pau Gasol
Lakers Championship (2009-10) · 2009–2010
Gasol's strong Versatility (88) and strong Stamina (82) define this era.
Trophy Case
2009, 2010
Won both titles alongside Kobe — key frontcourt piece for the Lakers
2002
Averaged 17.6/8.9 — first international player to win ROY
2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016
6 selections — the most skilled international big man of his era
2011, 2015
2 selections — elite international big alongside Kobe
Signature Moments
Kobe's Perfect Partner — Back-to-Back Titles
Gasol averaged 18.6/11.6 in the 2009 Finals and 18.6/11.6 again in 2010. He was the perfect complement to Kobe — a skilled big man who could pass, shoot, and rebound. They won back-to-back championships and formed the best duo of the late 2000s.
Kobe needed a partner to get back to the top. Pau was the answer. Two titles. The Spanish big man became Lakers royalty.
Spain's Golden Generation
Gasol led Spain to 2 Olympic silver medals, 1 Olympic bronze, and multiple World Cup medals. He was the best international big man of his generation and carried an entire country's basketball program on his shoulders.
He turned Spain into a basketball power. Every Spanish player who follows owes something to Pau Gasol.
Career Numbers
Assists Per Game
Elite passing big
3.2
Career Points
20,894
Career Rebounds
11,305
Points Per Game
Career average across 1226 games
17.0
Rebounds Per Game
9.2
Season Stats · Lakers Championship (2009-10)
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