The number ’16’ jersey that Pau Gasol wore in the Lakers will hang at the top of the Crypto Arena in a ceremony that will take place at halftime in the game between the Grizzlies and the Lakers themselves, which will take place at 04:00 Spanish time from the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, March 8. It will be a historic moment for Spanish sport in a duel that will face the first two teams to which Pau belonged in the NBA. However, the Spanish basketball legend has belonged to more franchises and has worn more jerseys. Next, we review all the teams that Pau Gasol has spent in his 18 seasons in the best League in the world.
- MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (2001-2008): Six and a half seasons before the famous transfer to the Lakers. His first franchise, in which he became Rookie of the Year and was an All Star for the first time. He added 476 games with his first team, in which he averaged 18.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 35.5 minutes on average.
- LOS ANGELES LAKERS (2008-2014): The franchise that removes his shirt, with which he reached the best quintets, added three All Stars and stepped on three Finals, winning the ring twice with Kobe Bryant. In total, he six and a half seasons for 429 games, 17.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
- CHICAGO BULLS (2014-2016): His third great adventure, with a spectacular peak for an already veteran player and two new All Stars, the last of his career. Two seasons, 150 games and 17.6 points, 11.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
- SAN ANTONIO SPURS (2016-2019): An experience with Gregg Popovich that allowed him to continue playing in the playoffs, but physically at another level. He played 168 games in two and a half seasons for 10 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
- PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (2019): Pau signed for the Lakers in the summer of 2019, but his foot problems prevented him from playing any game with the Oregon team, the last one he officially played for in the NBA.