Pau Gasol has been a really influential player. He is one of the greatest Spanish players to perform in the NBA. He has a lot of achievements to his name. Moreover, he played with Kobe Bryant for 7 years. They won two championships together.

Kobe and Pau developed a good friendship over the years. They had good chemistry both on and off the court. Kobe had introduced Pau to his kids as well. The news of Kobe and Gigi’s death must have hit him hard, just like it did everyone else.

Pau recently uploaded a post on Twitter paying respects to Gigi Bryant. He uploaded a post to celebrate the palindrome date that is 2.22.2022. He was wearing a wristband that had the words #PlayGigisWay written on them.

Gigi herself was a great basketball player, just like her dad. Kobe used to coach his daughter and her entire school basketball team. Gigi followed in her dad’s footsteps and inherited the ‘Mamba Mentality’. NBA fans had a wholesome reaction to Pau wearing the band and celebrating Gigi’s life.

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Fans were happy to see Gigi’s life being celebrated. She was just a young girl who left the world too early. Fans believed that this post by Pau was extremely wholesome. He showed love to a friend’s daughter and reminded everyone of her.

Fans also took this moment to remember Kobe and Gigi Bryant again. It has been over 2 years since their death, however, the NBA community has not recovered from the shock yet. Kobe was an extremely talented and influential player who had an impact on every basketball fan’s life.

Gasol and Kobe shared a very special brotherhood. “He’s the closest thing to a big brother that I’ve had in my life,” Gasol said. Gasol has always been an extremely sensitive and emotional player. He puts effort in his friendships and tends to understand people.

He named his daughter Elisabet Gianna Gasol, after the late Lakers superstar’s daughter. Fans have appreciated Gasol uploading the picture on Twitter. They have shown him their love and support. Moreover, it is seldom that you come across such love and affection.

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