The Spaniard played for his hometown team Barcelona last season. He is one of the most beloved, respected and successful foreign players in NBA history. At the press conference, Pau Gasol officially announced his retirement. He said, "I'm here to tell you that you may have guessed: I will retire from professional basketball. After so many years, this is a difficult decision.

This is my deliberate decision. Do you know when to leave and enjoy? The two-time NBA champion said at a news conference: "I want to end my career, not after hip surgery."

In the 200 1 NBA draft, Gasol was selected with the third pick in the first round. During his NBA career, Gasol played for Grizzlies, Lakers, Bulls, Spurs and Bucks. In addition to helping the Lakers win two NBA championships, Gasol was selected to the All-Star Team six times and four times.

Throughout his NBA career, Gasol played 1.226 regular-season games, averaging 33.4 minutes per game, handing over the data of 1.7.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists 1.6 blocks. Gasol announced his return to Barcelona, the Spanish giants where his career began. On the national team level, Gasol helped Spain win two Olympic silver medals and won the 1 world championship.

At the press conference, Gasol also specifically mentioned his late good news Kobe Bryant. Gasol said, "I want to mention Kobe in particular." I really wish he could be here, but life is sometimes unfair. Kobe taught me how to be a better leader, a better competitor and how to be a winner. " At this moment, Gasol has begun to sob and cry.

Although he and Kobe are only teammates, they have established a very strong friendship. Gasol helped the Lakers win two consecutive championships in his second and third years with the Lakers. Because of her tacit understanding and deep friendship with Kobe Bryant, she was dubbed as sister-in-law by Lakers fans.

Gasol paved the way for him to enter the NBA with the most professional spirit and extraordinary professional ethics. He shared the joys and sorrows with Kobe Bryant and helped the Los Angeles Lakers return to the top of the world after several years of struggle. Paul has won many NBA championships and scored 20,894 points1.305 rebounds, 3,925 assists 1.94 1 blocks in his career.

He became one of the most outstanding and influential figures in the international basketball world, which opened the door for many foreign players to enter the NBA. Outside the NBA, Gasol became a basketball legend, winning many FIBA European Player of the Year awards and leading his country to 1 1 medals, including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympic Games.