@@camlop8635 they meshed immediately because kobe was no stranger to the European scene. Spent many years in Italy as a child. Also, Pau is very intelligent, and kobe liked that. They were on the same page right away, in terms of basketball IQ. I'm a Laker fan, so I remember Pau came in and immediately scored 30 points in his first Laker game after the mid season trade, and the lakers won easily. You could see kobe's excitement that he was finally back on a championship team
Nobody is perfect but It would be 100% wrong hating on this man. Always a class act, respecful. Very very rare nowadays….same with Dirk 👌 majority of palyers now are arrogant, cheap act. Well, people in general, with money or less….
I'm with you on that one, Kobe would totally be proud! I bet if Kobe was still here, he would be right up on that stage along with Pau to honour him into the Hall of Fame!
Pau always gives love to Kobe and as a Kobe fan, I wanna give love to Pau. This dude deserves being in the HOF and he definitely is one of the best PFs the game has ever seen
This is the kind of person that needs to be in the spotlight and in the media more. This is the person the youth should look up to and inspire to be. This is the type of person the country better yet our world needs more of. Very very real human being 👏 ❤️
How was he so eloquent? No ums or ahhhss..it just flowed for 30 minutes non stop. I'm 40 and I would of peed in my pants and started stuttering numerous times.
@@followthewhiterabbit8561 most atletes have to speak to the public so much that eventually they get used to collecting their thoughts and letting them out smoothly. It's even more impressive for pau since this isn't his native language same for dirk and tony.
@@Rotsen-br9zq yh I agree I'm just saying it's impressive since his native language isn't english. His speech was definetly one of the best tho although I think wade took the cake this year with his.
Pau was such a skilled player, it was great to see him in the post and go to work. The champ runs were memorable and the way he continues to honor Kobe & his family is admirable. Grats to him on an amazing career
Probably one of the best if not the best HOF speeches I have heard! I wasn't much of a PG fan, nor a Kobe fan, but you have to give credit where credit is due! Excellent Job!
Congrats Pau! Kobe would be proud of you cause he knew it all along that one day you'll be here. Seeing that empty seat next to Vanessa brings me tears.😢
Lakers fans all around the world are cheering. Seeing him and my main man Kobe winning the chip was the spark that made me love basketball thank you for everything Pau
Wow. I was awestruck by the man’s pace, the thoughtfulness of which he went through literally a scope of 20 years doing it so gracefully and elegantly with humility. Thank thank goodness it was Pau because I can see he’s going to carry Kobe‘s legacy in the forefront of everything that he mentions and then he does.
Pau was a big differences when he came to the Lakers in 2008. He was that second player carrying this team along with Kobe that won back to back titles. When he talked about Kobe, I got a little emotional. Pau and Kobe were so close as teammates, friend and brothers and how he wish Kobe was there.
@@cameronvaughn8434 HAHA not true, Kobe carried Pau, Pau was carried by Kobe, Pau has had 0 success without Kobe and that proves it, Kobe had 3 rings and should have won an MVP or 2 without Pau 🤷♂️
@@d3adyoutubeaccountthose 3 straight finals in '08 '09 and '10 and the rings in the latter 2 that Kobe got would not have been won if Pau Gasol were not on that team.
RIP to Kobe Bryant. You will be messed. Pau Gasol was HIM!!! He was that due for a long long time. One of the most underrated big man that barely gets talked about
Pau gasol was definitely a huge changer for the lakers and definitely kobe. Pau quite literally replaced the hole that Shaq left, but Pau was able to knock down mid range shots and get down inside the paint easily. Also the reason why Kobe has a lot of assists since he didn’t really pass the ball😂also help the lakers to win 2 chips. Well deserved pau 👏
Wish Kobe was here to see Pau’s induction. Pau said in an interview a few days ago that he would had Kobe welcoming him to the Hall of Fame had he been alive. Rip Kobe 💛💜
Congratulation on your induction at the Hall of Fame. Thank you for the Championships you played with our Idol and hero Kobe Bryant (RIP). Stay safe and take of yourself and Family!
As a French, I want to hate this guy because he was so good with the Spanish National team and defeated us so many times. But I can't. He was a real monster on the court. A fantastic player. I'm only 5 minutes in his speech, and I can't hate this guy. He made a great rivalry against France, and we always knew that when we would have to play Spain, it would be difficult mainly because of this guy. Hall of fame totally deserved for a great player and what seems to be a great man too.
Still remember I was at breakfast at granby high school when I found out we got him , couldn’t wait to go home and put him on the lakers in 2K9, damn good times bruh 😢😢😢😢 RIP Kobe
As a laker fan, and more importantly, an NBA fan Pau was not only a great player, he was a great image for the league. Professional in every way. Gave his all to the game. Well deserved. Kobe is definitely smiling down
I used to hate Pau when he is in Memphis because when my team Lakers played them He is unstoppable. L.A cant do anything. Years later, He won back to back with my Idol. Thank you Pau for all the memories.
Ain't no other teammate like the great Kobe Bryant, welcome's you to the team, and talks straight 'bout Championship!!😤 I mean who does that in this era?
Jeez that was the most wholesome, gracious speech by a man who has clearly been raised by incredible parents and who has obviously applied everything he’s ever learnt to being a great representative to not only his family but the sport and everything it involves. Kids and people alike need to take note that that is how you carry yourself through life and if you do, you wont get it wrong.
we were blessed to see some of the best most skilled big men handle the rock and play fundamental ball to pave the way. KG, duncan, pau gasol, rasheed, what a time for bball, when bball was great
This comment is not to discredit Pau in any shape or form but you gotta imagine the pain he feels with not having the man who elevated his career from all star level to a first ballot hall of famer, we miss you Kobe and Gigi ❤️
Damn it man this is why I love pau so damn humble , his frame tho remindes me of Phil Jackson’s. I wonder if he would coach possibly .. I think he would be a excellent coach
En realidad la iniciaron los reclutadores de las franquicias!! Recuerdo cuando Pau estaba en el FC Barcelona siendo casi un debutante. Todo el mundo aquí recuerda el impacto que tuvo su actuación durante los partidos de las finales de la Copa del Rey. (Aquí en España y europa en general hay temporada regular y playoffs “liga” pero también se compite por una copa en formato playoff, además de la Euroliga) Pau destaco por encima de todos y lo increíble era que lo hacía siendo un joven recién salido de las categorías inferiores. Ya se oía que iban a verle ojeadores usa y que estos estaban fascinados de encontrar un jugador de 7 pies de altura con esa capacidad de manejo, podía dirigir ya que había sido base de niño, anotaba de tres, esto era mucho más obvio antes de su llegada a la nba, donde fue dirigido más al juego interior o media distancia solamente, se perdió esa característica que hoy como comentas es el perfil de jugador total actual. Se vio algo sobretodo en Bulls después de que Antonhy en Lakers lo mantuviera lejano a la pintura, pero en Bulls pudo hacer todo el paquete dentro y fuera de ahí que sus estadísticas explotaran aún siendo ya algo veterano. Otro de los motivos por los que Pau fue tan único respecto a la nba a la que aterrizo es la cultura en la que fue educado de baloncesto en equipo, muy diferencial a la estadounidense nba de la época donde las estrellas y individualismos eran más principales. El hacia mejor a sus compañeros. Igual esto le valió menos estadística y gloria personal y por ello para algunos esta infravalorado, pero casi todo el mundo que ve más allá se da cuenta de ese otro valor, en mi opinión mejor para Pau (no todos pueden ser Kobe, Jordan, Lebron…)
I still remember back from 08-2010 every analyst calling him "the most skilled big man in the nba" and "the best passing big man in the nba" .... and in 2015 he is 2nd team all nba again in Chicago
Pau helped Kobe with his humanity and Kobe helped Pau with his duty. What an underrated duo.
Lol good point
They're seen as one of the best tandems in NBA history though
Damn that’s greatly put
Facts Pau is really underrated
@@camlop8635 they meshed immediately because kobe was no stranger to the European scene. Spent many years in Italy as a child. Also, Pau is very intelligent, and kobe liked that. They were on the same page right away, in terms of basketball IQ. I'm a Laker fan, so I remember Pau came in and immediately scored 30 points in his first Laker game after the mid season trade, and the lakers won easily. You could see kobe's excitement that he was finally back on a championship team
There is no way he can be hated by anyone this guy is a class act Congrats Pau
One way you can hate him....be a Celtics fan in 09 lol otherwise I've grown to love this guy.
Him and David Robinson are nicest nba guys ever
@@PDillz
*2010
Nobody is perfect but It would be 100% wrong hating on this man. Always a class act, respecful. Very very rare nowadays….same with Dirk 👌 majority of palyers now are arrogant, cheap act. Well, people in general, with money or less….
Facts
Pau is a genuine human being. Very well spoken, even though English isn’t his native language. Happy he’s in the HOF.
Kobe would be proud.
bruh literally forgot it's not his native while watching
He's from a very educated family. I think his parents are both doctors. Very tall doctors
His third language actually
I'm with you on that one, Kobe would totally be proud! I bet if Kobe was still here, he would be right up on that stage along with Pau to honour him into the Hall of Fame!
Pau always gives love to Kobe and as a Kobe fan, I wanna give love to Pau. This dude deserves being in the HOF and he definitely is one of the best PFs the game has ever seen
This is the kind of person that needs to be in the spotlight and in the media more. This is the person the youth should look up to and inspire to be. This is the type of person the country better yet our world needs more of. Very very real human being 👏 ❤️
You've got that right!
Kobe..made Pau man up and take control on the court..and not be pushed around. After that we won two rings 😊..RIP Kobe😢
42 year old guy here still shedding a tear for Kobe. Much love Pau..you were always awesome.
Hes 43 years old not 42 ldiot
To be honest, I got teary eyed reading your comment
@@Stumpers24 Same here
Kobe > Lebron don’t @ me
This guy is one of the most underrated players in the 2010s. Dude was one of the best players in the league.
2010s? He was drafted in 01.
RIP Kobe and GiGi Bryant 🙏 Props to Pau Gasol for acknowledging Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol was a good player.
They were best friends and kobe made him a better player and man. Of course he's gonna mention him.
@@brandocalrissian3294exactly. Obviously
Kobe still makes me teary eye to this day man... hurts you're not here with us brother.
Imagine being this intelligent, sincere and eloquent in a language you had to learn as an adult…
Probably one of the best hall of fame speech if not the best. Congrats to Pau! Such a humble and great basketball player
How was he so eloquent? No ums or ahhhss..it just flowed for 30 minutes non stop. I'm 40 and I would of peed in my pants and started stuttering numerous times.
@@followthewhiterabbit8561 most atletes have to speak to the public so much that eventually they get used to collecting their thoughts and letting them out smoothly. It's even more impressive for pau since this isn't his native language same for dirk and tony.
@@dshawandunwell3892 thats a good point. they've been doing speeches and interviews their whole careers so theyre use to it.
@@dshawandunwell3892 Actually most of the hall of fame speech that I watched was very good. Pau speech is one of the best.
@@Rotsen-br9zq yh I agree I'm just saying it's impressive since his native language isn't english. His speech was definetly one of the best tho although I think wade took the cake this year with his.
Pau was such a skilled player, it was great to see him in the post and go to work. The champ runs were memorable and the way he continues to honor Kobe & his family is admirable. Grats to him on an amazing career
Gracias Pau!!! It was an honor to watch you and Kobe share the floor.
Same Here
Pau is another really humble human being and very very under appreciated and respected player. Glad to see him in HOF
It’s really hard not to tear up when he talks about Kobe. They were my heroes growing up
Love this guy. The way he mentions the other euro players of the 90's that paved the way. The recognition of 92 Dream Team. Class act
Now we know why Kobe and Pau were brothers congratulation you are a special person
Probably one of the best if not the best HOF speeches I have heard! I wasn't much of a PG fan, nor a Kobe fan, but you have to give credit where credit is due! Excellent Job!
Still not over it, RIP Kobe and Congrats Pau, well deserved !!
We love you Pau! I learned so much from his speech what an incredible beautiful human being
Kobe and Pau por siempre hermanos❤️😭
Congrats Pau! Kobe would be proud of you cause he knew it all along that one day you'll be here. Seeing that empty seat next to Vanessa brings me tears.😢
Damn im dumb didnt realize the empty seat, sad
We Love you Pau! We appreciate everything you did for us Lakers Fans
Lakers fans all around the world are cheering. Seeing him and my main man Kobe winning the chip was the spark that made me love basketball thank you for everything Pau
I hated and hate the Lakers, but I can't hate this guy he's a good one.
Wow. I was awestruck by the man’s pace, the thoughtfulness of which he went through literally a scope of 20 years doing it so gracefully and elegantly with humility. Thank thank goodness it was Pau because I can see he’s going to carry Kobe‘s legacy in the forefront of everything that he mentions and then he does.
Rip to Kobe Bryant
Rest in pieces rapist
Rest in pieces. It's called karma for what he did to the woman in Colorado.
Rip my goat 🐐
You just made this comment for the likes
Pau was a big differences when he came to the Lakers in 2008. He was that second player carrying this team along with Kobe that won back to back titles. When he talked about Kobe, I got a little emotional. Pau and Kobe were so close as teammates, friend and brothers and how he wish Kobe was there.
Pau definitely changed that 07-08 season for the better for the Lakers...
Pau was carried
@@d3adyoutubeaccount they carried each other.
@@cameronvaughn8434 HAHA not true, Kobe carried Pau, Pau was carried by Kobe, Pau has had 0 success without Kobe and that proves it, Kobe had 3 rings and should have won an MVP or 2 without Pau 🤷♂️
@@d3adyoutubeaccountthose 3 straight finals in '08 '09 and '10 and the rings in the latter 2 that Kobe got would not have been won if Pau Gasol were not on that team.
A winner, class act and gentle giant of the highest level! Gracias Pau.
RIP to Kobe Bryant. You will be messed. Pau Gasol was HIM!!! He was that due for a long long time. One of the most underrated big man that barely gets talked about
I Definitely Agree
The Lakers don't go to three straight finals and certainly don't win the last 2 without him.
@@brandocalrissian3294 Facts
Thank You Pau Gasol For The Memories Gave Us When Played With R.I.P Legendary Kobe Bryant
Pau gasol was definitely a huge changer for the lakers and definitely kobe. Pau quite literally replaced the hole that Shaq left, but Pau was able to knock down mid range shots and get down inside the paint easily. Also the reason why Kobe has a lot of assists since he didn’t really pass the ball😂also help the lakers to win 2 chips. Well deserved pau 👏
You do know kobe has the most asst for a non PG second in Lakers history
So True
@@jjohnson4013So True
Nope, Kobe carried Pau
@@d3adyoutubeaccount No. Kobe needed him.
Rip Kobe he would have been proud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
One of my favorite Lakers ever! Thanks for the memories, big fella.
Thank you Pao for being a part of the Spurs family the 210 still loves you till this day Muchos Gracias Por Su Arduo Trabajo
Wish Kobe was here to see Pau’s induction. Pau said in an interview a few days ago that he would had Kobe welcoming him to the Hall of Fame had he been alive.
Rip Kobe 💛💜
Wish Kobe could’ve been at his own induction 😢
Congratulation on your induction at the Hall of Fame. Thank you for the Championships you played with our Idol and hero Kobe Bryant (RIP). Stay safe and take of yourself and Family!
Love you pau ! Always respected your game big fella , well deserved man . Pau Gasol the Hall Of Famer !
Pau is a pure class act. Well deserved.
As a French, I want to hate this guy because he was so good with the Spanish National team and defeated us so many times.
But I can't. He was a real monster on the court. A fantastic player.
I'm only 5 minutes in his speech, and I can't hate this guy.
He made a great rivalry against France, and we always knew that when we would have to play Spain, it would be difficult mainly because of this guy.
Hall of fame totally deserved for a great player and what seems to be a great man too.
So crazy seeing these guys make the HOF, makes me feel old!!!
Congrats Pau. So eloquent. Loved your speech, sincerity. honesty and humbleness. Stay blessed always. Pau mentions Kobe and the the flood gates open.
One of the most underrated bigs of all-time!
What a humble, classy speech.
The greatest Spaniard Player of All-Time!
Still remember I was at breakfast at granby high school when I found out we got him , couldn’t wait to go home and put him on the lakers in 2K9, damn good times bruh 😢😢😢😢 RIP Kobe
Gazol Respect to mamba for ever❤😢🕊️
I love how Pelinka is playing peekaboo with Gasol's child at 5:57
My favorite part!
THE NICEST GUY IN THE WORLD. I LOVE PAO
Pau..thanks..through your words there are so many passion and 4 me you are a silent Legend!!!
R.I.P Legendary Kobe Bryant Would Pound of You Pau Gasol
Man I’m a lakers hater but I love pau the guy is just too likable and was a force for a long time
Same hate the lakers but can’t hate this guy it’s just impossible just a good person
I know Kob's looking down proud as hell. We love you Pau. Well deserved!
Got a chance to see him play up front and this man is TALL! Humble and an outstanding man! Well deserved
REST IN POWER TO THE BLACK MAMBA 🖤🐍 Kobe Bryant.
Definitely top 10 PF. Had to battle against 3 of the top 5 PF of all time in dirk, Duncan, and Kg. The fact he has 2 rings, 3 finals appearances.
As a laker fan, and more importantly, an NBA fan Pau was not only a great player, he was a great image for the league. Professional in every way. Gave his all to the game. Well deserved. Kobe is definitely smiling down
Legendary .. Love seeing him n Kobe growing up 🐐
One of my favorite power forward in the world, Paul gasol in the whole world guys im glad paul gasol is in the NBA Hall of Fame❤️😭😭
Love how the time of the video ends up being 22:40.
2 - Gigi
24 - Kobe
0 - Dry eyes in the place
Well deserved and congrats! Forever a Laker, thank you Pau! Rest well Bean 💜💛
Kobe would be sitting next to Pau. Its just unfortunate that we have never hear a Kobe Speech on HOF
I used to hate Pau when he is in Memphis because when my team Lakers played them He is unstoppable. L.A cant do anything. Years later, He won back to back with my Idol. Thank you Pau for all the memories.
Phil just casually has all his trophies in the back 😂
I'm forever going to miss watching him compete. Glad to have met him at his book signing at USC. Well earned honor to be in the HALL.
Mr. Gasol, thank you. Continued success and blessings.
LEGEND!! We miss you Kobe !
Kob will be soo proud! Congrats Pau!
Toni was an amazing player before joining NBA. Good to see Pau recognizing him and asking him to be there.
Ain't no other teammate like the great Kobe Bryant, welcome's you to the team, and talks straight 'bout Championship!!😤 I mean who does that in this era?
Jeez that was the most wholesome, gracious speech by a man who has clearly been raised by incredible parents and who has obviously applied everything he’s ever learnt to being a great representative to not only his family but the sport and everything it involves. Kids and people alike need to take note that that is how you carry yourself through life and if you do, you wont get it wrong.
Well deserved. The epitome of a competitor and gentleman in one.
A Champion in so many ways. Thank you.
Graceful personified. Pau is class
Man this beautiful Pau Gasol deserves this 🎉 he was a force and as laker fan Latino this amazing bro saludos Pau laker nation is proud 🥳🍾🎈
One of the classiest players ever. Ever.
13:46 Kobe Tribute 🐐
Beautiful speech !!
LEGENDARY PAU GASOL
such humble, great, brilliant and compassionate person and a player Pau
Pau is class act and a gentleman thank you for the great times with the Lakers I enjoyed everything you gave us it was a pleasure to watch you played.
we were blessed to see some of the best most skilled big men handle the rock and play fundamental ball to pave the way. KG, duncan, pau gasol, rasheed, what a time for bball, when bball was great
14:23 pau talks about meeting kobe
He is forever humble and awesome
Bob Knight said "The will to win is not as important as the will to prepare to win"! With Kobe and Pau this is what you seen and what you got.
Its great to hear what the USA dream team had inspired, wish he told the story on when he got older he beat the team USA and won gold medal.
Don't worry pau. Tatum will give us a 1hr kobe speech whenever he gets in hof
What?!?? 😂
This comment is not to discredit Pau in any shape or form but you gotta imagine the pain he feels with not having the man who elevated his career from all star level to a first ballot hall of famer, we miss you Kobe and Gigi ❤️
Damn it man this is why I love pau so damn humble , his frame tho remindes me of Phil Jackson’s. I wonder if he would coach possibly .. I think he would be a excellent coach
I remember when they called you Pau Gasoft!!! now your Paul Gasol The HOF player!!!! Well deserved
Congrats Pau 🫡. R.I.P Always to our Legend 24
Pau was an underrated player in memphis
I know this is about Pau but that Phil Jackson’s clip with a window full of trophies is crazy and I don’t even think that was all of them
One of the most likable, classy athletes of all time.
To whom much is given, much is required 😌
He's the European version of Kevin Garnett
Extremely eloquent speech from a true gentleman!
He started the trend of the multi SKILLED big man.
En realidad la iniciaron los reclutadores de las franquicias!! Recuerdo cuando Pau estaba en el FC Barcelona siendo casi un debutante. Todo el mundo aquí recuerda el impacto que tuvo su actuación durante los partidos de las finales de la Copa del Rey. (Aquí en España y europa en general hay temporada regular y playoffs “liga” pero también se compite por una copa en formato playoff, además de la Euroliga) Pau destaco por encima de todos y lo increíble era que lo hacía siendo un joven recién salido de las categorías inferiores.
Ya se oía que iban a verle ojeadores usa y que estos estaban fascinados de encontrar un jugador de 7 pies de altura con esa capacidad de manejo, podía dirigir ya que había sido base de niño, anotaba de tres, esto era mucho más obvio antes de su llegada a la nba, donde fue dirigido más al juego interior o media distancia solamente, se perdió esa característica que hoy como comentas es el perfil de jugador total actual. Se vio algo sobretodo en Bulls después de que Antonhy en Lakers lo mantuviera lejano a la pintura, pero en Bulls pudo hacer todo el paquete dentro y fuera de ahí que sus estadísticas explotaran aún siendo ya algo veterano.
Otro de los motivos por los que Pau fue tan único respecto a la nba a la que aterrizo es la cultura en la que fue educado de baloncesto en equipo, muy diferencial a la estadounidense nba de la época donde las estrellas y individualismos eran más principales. El hacia mejor a sus compañeros. Igual esto le valió menos estadística y gloria personal y por ello para algunos esta infravalorado, pero casi todo el mundo que ve más allá se da cuenta de ese otro valor, en mi opinión mejor para Pau (no todos pueden ser Kobe, Jordan, Lebron…)
Man Pau & Dirk!!!❤
Well deserved brotha! Lakeshow legend 🫡
I still remember back from 08-2010 every analyst calling him "the most skilled big man in the nba" and "the best passing big man in the nba" .... and in 2015 he is 2nd team all nba again in Chicago
I had the worst case of anxiety that day didn’t make sense RIP Kobe and Gigi