Pau Gasol is an NBA legend, who is famous for his iconic 2009 and 2010 NBA Championship runs with his teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. The former Lakers star is also a Spanish basketball legend, who won 1 Olympic Gold medal and 1 Olympic silver medal for his country.

In a recent social media post, Pau Gasol puts on his tennis shoes.

Pau Gasol plays tennis with Spanish legend Rafael Nadal

In a recent Instagram story that he posted, Pau Gasol visits tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s tennis academy. In the story, he’s seen playing tennis and posing for a picture with Rafael Nadal.

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As a global ambassador for sports, the 2x NBA champion loves playing other sports like tennis, golf, and football as well. His passion for sports can not only be seen through his contribution on the court but also off the court. The two Spaniards are probably two of the most admired and respected sporting legends of their country. Both have borne the weight of their country’s expectations on their shoulders and performed to the best of their abilities.

The two sporting legends have a lot in common that way and enjoy each other’s company as well. They have often been spotted playing tennis and soccer among other sports as well.

When Pau Gasol played golf with Rafael Nadal

As a part of a solidarity initiative between Santander and the Gasol Foundation to prevent child obesity, the NBA legend shared a match of golf with Rafael Nadal.

Both sporting legends are obviously very competitive in any sport they play. However, the two legends have nothing but respect for one another. Pau Gasol mentions in an interview about his relationship with Nadal. He says, “Our competitiveness is healthy, we have come to have fun. Yesterday we played in Pedrena and I’m very happy to do it again.” He further praises the tennis legend, “He has a higher level (Gasol is handicap 14 and Nadal is handicap 05), he has been playing for many years and it is a pleasure to learn with him.”.

The two have remained long-time friends and like to keep track of each other’s whereabouts from time to time. As an ambassador for various organizations like FIBA or NBA, Lakers or Barcelona among others, the basketball legend seizes every opportunity to promote sports in his country and around the world.

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