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Pau Gasol Retired

Forward · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 2001
2× NBA ChampionHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
NBALos Angeles LakersForwards
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In short

Pau Gasol is a retired forward and Hall of Famer who starred for the Los Angeles Lakers. A skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings. Career averages: 17 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

Scoring map · Pau’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Pau Gasol is one of the NBA's all-time greats. A skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 17 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists and won 2 championships.

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Career avg
17 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
9.2 rpg
career
Assists
3.2 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Pau Gasol is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most iconic with the Los Angeles Lakers.

A skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings.

He retired with career averages of 17 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring75
Playmaking51
Rebounding66
Perimeter D48
Rim protection46
Spacing52
Athleticism72
Clutch60
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers2001 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Gasol is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17
per game
Career RPG
9.2
per game
Career APG
3.2
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings.
Titles2× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

Pau Gasol's place in history is settled: A skilled 7-footer — the piece that got Kobe two more rings.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 2× champion and Los Angeles Lakers icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Pau Gasol's career averages?

Pau Gasol averaged 17 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game over his career.

Is Pau Gasol in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Pau Gasol is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 2 NBA championships.