Pau Gasol
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Pau Gasol's career is marked by a rare combination of individual and team success across both the NBA and international basketball. He is one of only a handful of players to win NBA championships, a FIBA World Cup, and EuroBasket gold. His two NBA titles with the Lakers, alongside Kobe Bryant, cemented his reputation as a clutch performer. Gasol's six All-Star selections and four All-NBA honors reflect his consistent excellence over 18 seasons. On the global stage, he is Spain's all-time leader in points and rebounds, and his two EuroBasket MVP awards tie him for the most in tournament history. His 2023 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes his impact as a pioneer for European players in the NBA.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as a player.
FIBA Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to international basketball.
Olympic Order
Awarded for his contributions to the Olympic movement.
Creu de Sant Jordi (Cross of Saint George)
High civil award for his achievements and philanthropy.
Rankings & Lists
NBA All-Time Scoring (International Players)
50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors
Magazine Covers
Time
2008-06-15
The Rise of Pau Gasol
ESPN The Magazine
2009-05-01
The Twin Towers
Sports Illustrated
2010-06-10
Championship Glory
GQ Spain
2016-03-01
Pau Gasol: The Gentleman
Records & Feats
First non-American to win NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2002, Gasol became the first international player to receive the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
Most EuroBasket MVP awards (tied)
Gasol won EuroBasket MVP in 2009 and 2015, sharing the record for most MVP honors in the tournament's history.
Spain's all-time leading scorer in Olympic history
Gasol holds the record for most points scored by a Spanish player in Olympic basketball competition.