Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Kobe Says He’s Happy For Pau Gasol, Calls Him His Brother
Lakers News

Kobe Says He’s Happy For Pau Gasol, Calls Him His Brother

Corey Hansford
Published: 09/30/2014
2 Min Read
SHARE

Of all the losses the Los Angeles Lakers suffered this off-season, none hurt nearly as much as Pau Gasol leaving the team to join the Chicago Bulls.

— Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION “Mamba Strikes Back” T-Shirts? —

No one blamed Gasol for leaving as most believed it would be beneficial for him to split from the team. This includes Kobe Bryant who, according to our own Serena Winters, says he is happy for Gasol:

Kobe on Pau: "I'm happy for him. He felt rejuvenated by going to a new situation. At the end of the day, he's my brother before basketball."

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) September 30, 2014

A rejuvenated Gasol is an excellent thing for the Bulls as he will bring an offensive efficiency from the post that the Bulls have not had in years. Unfortunately, Gasol had simply grown tired of the Lakers, especially his role in Mike D’Antoni’s offense.

Bryant and Gasol grew extremely close over their six-plus seasons together in Los Angeles and that point was re-iterated by Kobe’s comments. Despite being part of consistent trade rumors throughout his time in Los Angeles, Gasol always maintained class and never said anything negative about the Lakers organization.

— Lakers Nation BLOWOUT SALE! Shirts Start At $12.50 + Free Shipping! Use Code: REDEMPTION —

Gasol helped the Lakers to three consecutive finals and back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010. In all likelihood, Gasol will see his number 16 hang in the rafters once he retires from the league, and his brother Kobe will be right there to witness it.

[divide]

Lakers Media Day: Kobe Bryant (PT. 1) ‘I Don’t Have Many Of These Left’


Please enable Javascript to watch this video

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?