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Pau Gasol’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

Pau Gasol net worth: Pau Gasol is a Spanish professional basketball player who has a net worth of $65 million. The 7-foot, shaggy-haired Pau Gasol plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). This coveted basketball player initially planned to become a doctor, and enrolled in medical school for a year. But an opportunity to play professional basketball changed his life for good. In 2001, he was drafted third by the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, but his rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. One year later, Gasol made history as he became the first European player ever to be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. Also, he holds the Grizzlies franchise records for field goals made and attempted, free throws made and attempted, offensive, defensive, and total rebounds, blocked shots, turnovers, and points. After seven seasons with the Memphis team, Gasol was traded once again in 2008, this time to the Lakers. Since he became an NBA player, Gasol has won two NBA championships, as well as he has named a four-time All-Star, and a three-time All-NBA selection, once on the second team and twice on the third team. He has worn the same jersey number, #16, for both Memphis and L.A. Gasol proudly carried the Spanish flag for his country’s contingent during the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London. In addition to earning money on the basketball court, he is also an active charity supporter. In 2009, he joined the Hoops for St. Jude charity program that benefits the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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