Two-time NBA champion, Spanish basketball superstar Paul Gasol retired

Gasol while playing for the Lakers

　　The famous Spanish basketball player Paulo Gasol announced his retirement yesterday. He is one of the most prestigious international players in the NBA, having teamed up with Kobe Bryant to win the 2009 and 2010 NBA championships.

　　At yesterday's news conference, Gasol recalled his former teammate, the late Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Gasol said: "I want to mention Kobe Bryant in particular. I very much wish he could be here, but life is sometimes very unfair. He taught me how to be a better leader, a better competitor, and how to be a winner. ”

　　Paul Gasol played in the NBA for 19 seasons, making six All-Stars and two championships. He is also a great honor at international competitions, he led Spain to the 2006 Men's Basketball World Championship, and was named MVP of the competition, and he also led Spain to two Olympic silver medals. He was also twice named MVP of the European Championships.

　　According to U.S. media reports today, the Lakers are planning to retire Gasol's jersey. Paul Gasol played for the Lakers for seven seasons and was the heart of the Lakers' interior. He played 429 regular-season games with the Lakers, averaging 18.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 blocks. He also played in 93 playoff games for the Lakers, averaging 16.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.9 blocks per game. (Xinmin Evening News reporter Wang Zhiling)