Pau Gasol Spanish Basketball Player From Barcelona
Pau Gasol · basketball player and actor · Spanish
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Pau Gasol on Social Media
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- Followers
- 2M @paugasol
- Engagement rate
- 1.32% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 25,868
- Average comments
- 187 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
Pau Gasol, born 6 July 1980 in Barcelona, is a Spanish basketball player. Teams on record for him include Spain men's national basketball team (2001–2021) and Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2008).
Early life
Schooling on record includes University of Barcelona.
Career
His position on record is center. His career on record begins at FC Barcelona Bàsquet in 1998. The records show 9 teams, with Spain men's national basketball team, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers among them. He spent 20 years at Spain men's national basketball team (2001–2021). At Spain men's national basketball team (2001–2021), his team-mates on record include José Calderón, Ricky Rubio and Víctor Claver. Memphis Grizzlies team-mates from the same years include Mike Conley Jr.
Recognition
Pau Gasol received the FIBA Hall of Fame. Other wins include two Catalan Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year awards (2001 and 2006) and a Catalan of the year Award (2001). In all, Pau Gasol has won 14 awards and received one nomination.
Public roles
He began serving as member of the International Olympic Committee in 2021.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001 | FC Barcelona Bàsquet | Center |
| 2001–2008 | Memphis Grizzlies | Center |
| 2001–2021 | Spain men's national basketball team | Center |
| 2008–2014 | Los Angeles Lakers | Center |
| 2014–2016 | Chicago Bulls | Center |
| 2016–2019 | San Antonio Spurs | Center |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Bucks | Center |
| 2019–2020 | Portland Trail Blazers | Center |
| 2021 | FC Barcelona Bàsquet | Center |
Awards and nominations
14 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saint George's Cross | Won | |
| 2017 | Gold Medal of Work Merit | Won | |
| 2017 | Medal of Work Merit | Won | |
| 2015 | Galardón Camino Real | Won | |
| 2015 | Princess of Asturias Award for Sports | Won | |
| 2012 | J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | Won | |
| 2009 | FIBA EuroBasket MVP | Won | |
| 2007 | Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit | Won | |
| 2006 | Catalan Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year | Won | |
| 2002 | NBA All-Rookie Team | Won | |
| 2002 | NBA Rookie of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Catalan of the year Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Catalan Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year | Won | |
| FIBA Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| 2009 | Best International Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at University of Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Pau Gasol?
Pau Gasol is 46 years old, born on 6 July 1980 in Barcelona.
What is Pau Gasol known for?
Pau Gasol is a center who has played for Spain men's national basketball team and Memphis Grizzlies.
How tall is Pau Gasol?
Pau Gasol is 215 cm (7 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Pau Gasol’s nationality?
Pau Gasol is Spanish, born in Barcelona.
Has Pau Gasol won any awards?
Yes. 14 awards are on record, including Saint George's Cross (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q193052), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: User:Zafer · CC BY-SA 4.0
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