Was Pau Gasol friends with Kobe Bryant?

Pau Gasol, a fellow Lakers icon, was one of the few who was able to break down Kobe’s wall. Gasol and Bryant became extremely close during their time together as teammates in LA, which, according to Gasol himself, was not really the case for everyone on the squad (h/t Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports):

What teams was Kobe a fan of?

Bryant, who grew up in Italy between the ages of 6 and 13, was a devout Milan fan. The 18-time NBA All-Star with the Lakers died Sunday with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash near Calabasas.

Were Pau Gasol and Kobe close?

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol spent six and a half seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers. The two developed a close enough relationship over that period that Bryant’s youngest daughters look at Gasol like an uncle.

What did Pau Gasol say about Kobe Bryant?

“I learned first-hand what it meant to be the best,” Gasol said of playing with Bryant, a five-time champion in his 20-season career. “The effort, the commitment [and] the work ethic he had was unparalleled. It inspired so many players, not just on his team but beyond his team.

Did Kobe Bryant win Rookie of the Year?

As a rookie, Bryant earned a reputation as a high-flyer by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, and was named an All-Star by his second season….Kobe Bryant.

What is Pau Gasol known for?

Pau Gasol Sáez (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpaw ɣəˈzɔl], Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpaw ɣaˈsol]; born July 6, 1980) is a Spanish former professional basketball player. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and a four-time All-NBA team selection, twice on the second team and twice on the third team.

Are Michael Jordan and LeBron James friends?

All-in-all, it can not be said that the two legends are friends, but we can well agree that they respect each other. Naturally, Bron being the younger among the two, always had more words of humility and hence remains a humbler character.