Pau Gasol gets emotional as Los Angeles Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey

Pau Gasol Gets Emotional as Lakers Retire His No. 16 Jersey

LOS ANGELES—When Pau Gasol joined the Los Angeles Lakers just over 15 years ago, the Spanish 7-footer banished his ego, redoubled his work ethic and immediately turned this team into contenders who eventually became champions. Gasol and Kobe Bryant did it all together, and their numbers now hang side by side in the Lakers’ arena. The Lakers retired Gasol’s No. 16 jersey Tuesday night, honoring the genteel big man who spent the best seasons of hi…

Los Angeles Lakers Retire Pau Gasol’s Jersey, Place Next To Kobe Bryant’s

The Los Angeles Lakers retired Pau Gasol's jersey on Tuesday night (March 7) and placed it next to Kobe Bryant's two retired jerseys in the rafters.

Pau Gasol Cries As Lakers Hang Jersey In Rafters Next To Kobe's, Vanessa Emotional Too

Pau Gasol had to wipe tears from his eyes as the Lakers hung his No. 16 jersey next to Kobe Bryant's at Crypto Arena on Tuesday night.

Vanessa Bryant Returns To Lakers Arena For 1st Time Since Kobe Memorial To Support Pau Gasol At Jersey Retirement

For the first time since Kobe Bryant's memorial, Vanessa Bryant returned to the Lakers stadium to honor Pau Gasol.

Memphis on Pau Gasol's mind as Lakers retire his jersey

Former Memphis big man has not forgotten his NBA roots.

Vanessa Bryant Surprises Pau Gasol With Video Message From Kobe As Lakers Retire #16 Jersey, Leaving Him Emotional

Vanessa Bryant surprised the Lakers' arena with never-before-seen footage of Kobe Bryant as Pau Gasol's Lakers jersey was retired on Tuesday.