The Los Angeles Lakers honored one of the franchise’s all-time great centers on Tuesday night.
The Lakers officially retired Pau Gasol’s No. 16 jersey into the rafters at Crypto.com Arena at halftime of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Gasol walked out to his seats after the first quarter while carrying his daughter, and received a huge standing ovation.
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The Lakers then unveiled his jersey in the rafters right next to Kobe Bryant’s two jerseys during halftime.