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Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Fri Aug 9, 2013 9:28 pm
by TruSkool
I'm not sure if this has been asked before. Does Gasol's jersey go to the rafters?
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Fri Aug 9, 2013 9:40 pm
by Showtime3242
I think he does.
Aside from Kobe, he's the next biggest piece in three Finals appearances and two NBA Championships.
If Gail Goodrich is retired, then I think Gasol should be too.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Fri Aug 9, 2013 9:45 pm
by crazyeights
Once he's in the HOF, he'll be retired.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Fri Aug 9, 2013 11:57 pm
by EArl
Lakers only retire players that are in the hall of fame and Gasol is a lock imo so yes he will be there.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:21 am
by leeprettyp
Pau Gasol jersey is 100% getting retired. 3 straight Final appearances and he was the best big we had on those teams. He's also a lock for the HOF also, based on his production in the NBA and also in the Olympics.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:01 am
by Ckay
this ain't Boston who retires any jersey number but once Gasol is a HoF, yes number 16 should be retired
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 2:50 pm
by myersia
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. YES! (for you wrestling fans out there),
Funny thing right now, you can make the argument that Dwight wouldn't go into the HOF as of right now unless it is the Orlando Magic HOF.
Right Now Dwight is in Mutumbo and Mourning discussions lmao.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:11 pm
by Kobe System
Yes. Because he will be a hall of famer.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:32 pm
by Michael Lucky
yeah, pretty sure all HOF for the Lakers get their jersey retired, unless i'm missing someone.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:26 pm
by KingLakers
I think Pau's jersey does get retired I see him being with the Lakers one more season after this coming season when if the Lakers handle their cap space correctly they can sign Marc and Pau can ride into the sunset. Expect his Jersey to go up in 2020 or 2021. He' will be in the HOF he's probably the 3rd best player from Europe ever behind Dirk and Parker.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:02 am
by redjays
NO DOUBT. Pau doesn't get the credit he deserves. His on court/off court production is incredible. Since the day he got here he's been nothing but a class act. He has been a pivotal player on the lakers helping bring in 2 chips.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:45 am
by DS1
Yes. No question. If Jamaal Wilkes' number is then Gasol's will be as well.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:03 pm
by dAdo dA dEvil
... definitely YES ...
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:54 pm
by ArC_man
I'd like to see the reasons why 3 people voted "no".
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:11 pm
by One Love
Gracias Gasol...
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:20 pm
by Beethoven
Of course it does. Pau has done more for this team than anyone other than Kobe in bringing in two championships for this new generation , and KEEPING the Lakers relevant in this generation.
Also he has done a lot in the community and is always a consummate professional even in the midst of rumors and media attitude of what have you done for us lately.
Pau gasol deserves to be cemented into laker history as one of the greats and perennial laker celebrities after he retires.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:10 am
by Jakay
leeprettyp wrote:Pau Gasol jersey is 100% getting retired. 3 straight Final appearances and he was the best big we had on those teams. He's also a lock for the HOF also, based on his production in the NBA and also in the Olympics.
You could make an argument, not that I would necessarily agree with it per se, that he was the most consistent player during those two championship series too. Not trying to start that conversation, just making light of his play in those three years, really.
Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:13 am
by EArl
Jakay wrote:leeprettyp wrote:Pau Gasol jersey is 100% getting retired. 3 straight Final appearances and he was the best big we had on those teams. He's also a lock for the HOF also, based on his production in the NBA and also in the Olympics.
You could make an argument, not that I would necessarily agree with it per se, that he was the most consistent player during those two championship series too. Not trying to start that conversation, just making light of his play in those three years, really.
What are you trying to say Pal?

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Re: Does #16 get retired?
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:29 am
by theFRANCHISE
myersia wrote:Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. YES! (for you wrestling fans out there),
Funny thing right now, you can make the argument that Dwight wouldn't go into the HOF as of right now unless it is the Orlando Magic HOF.
Right Now Dwight is in Mutumbo and Mourning discussions lmao.
Take mourning out of that list, he won a title.