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Pau Gasol is a former Spanish professional basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Pau Gasol is a two-time NBA champion who is currently retired. Let’s know more about his net worth, career, endorsements, etc.
Pau Gasol Facts
| Birth Place | Barcelona, Spain |
| Father’s Name | Agustí Gasol |
| Mother’s Name | Marisa Sáez |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| College | NA |
| Net Worth (2022) | $125 million |
| Salary (2022) | NA |
| Age | 42 |
| Date of Birth | July 6, 1980 |
| Height (ft) | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 113 kgs (250 lbs) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| NBA Draft Year | 2001 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1/ Pick: 3rd overall |
| Playing Career | 1998-present |
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| Teams | FC Barcelona (1998–2001) Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2008) Los Angeles Lakers (2008–2014) Chicago Bulls (2014–2016) San Antonio Spurs (2016–2019) Milwaukee Bucks (2019) FC Barcelona (2021) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Catherine McDonnell (m. 2019) |
| Children | Elisabet Gianna Gasol |
| Endorsements | Banco Popular Espanol, Nike, San Miguel |
Pau Gasol Career
Pau Gasol Sáez a.k.a Pau Gasol was the 2001, Round 1, 3rd overall draft pick by the Atlanta Hawks. However, Gasol’s draft rights were traded by the Hawks to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Notably, Gasol plays in the position of Center / Power forward and he is also a two-time NBA champion (2009, 2010).
While starting his professional basketball career, Gasol played in the Liga ACB for FC Barcelona. He played for FC Barcelona from 1998 to 2001.
Then, in 2001, Gasol was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks but was subsequently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. In his NBA rookie year, Gasol averaged 17.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Consequently, Gasol became the first foreign player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Gasol played seven seasons for the Grizzlies and on February 1, 2008, Memphis traded Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers. Moreover, on December 24, 2009, Gasol signed a 3-year extension with the Lakers worth $64.7 million.
Gasol then became the 2009 and 2010 NBA champion, partnering with NBA legend, Kobe Bryant.
Next, on July 18, 2014, Gasol signed with the Chicago Bulls. He played for just two seasons with the Bulls.
On July 14, 2016, Gasol next signed with the San Antonio Spurs. Then, on April 12, 2017, Gasol scored 13 points to reach 20,000 career points in a 101–97 regular-season finale loss against the Utah Jazz, becoming the second European player to reach the mark after Dirk Nowitzki. However, on March 1, 2019, he was released by the Spurs in a buyout agreement.
On March 3, 2019, Gasol signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He played in three games for the Bucks. On March 23, it was reported that Gasol had a left ankle injury. Gasol’s injury ended his season.
On July 25, 2019, Gasol signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. Nevertheless, on November 20, he was waived by the Trail Blazers without having played in a game for the team.
Finally, on February 23, 2021, Gasol returned to Spain to play for FC Barcelona.
In the first week of October 2021, Gasol announced his retirement.
Pau Gasol Achievements
- 2× NBA champion (2009, 2010)
- 6× NBA All-Star (2006, 2009–2011, 2015, 2016)
- 2× All-NBA Second Team (2011, 2015)
- 2× All-NBA Third Team (2009, 2010)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2002)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002)
- J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2012)
- All-EuroLeague Second Team (2001)
- 3× Liga ACB champion (1999, 2001, 2021)
- Spanish King’s Cup winner (2001)
- Spanish King’s Cup MVP (2001)
- ACB Finals MVP (2001)
- 2× FIBA Europe Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
- 2× Mister Europa Player of the Year (2004, 2009)
- 4× Euroscar Player of the Year (2008–2010, 2015)
- FIBA World Championship MVP (2006)
- 2× FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2009, 2015)
- 3× FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2003, 2009, 2015)
- Olympic Silver at 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics
- Olympic Bronze at 2016 Rio Olympics
- Gold at 2006 Japan World Cup
Pau Gasol Net Worth and Salary
As per several reports, the 42-year-old is estimated to have a net worth of $135 million as of 2023. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and endorsements.
There is no information available about Gasol’s present salary with FC Barcelona. However, by the end of the 2020 season, Gasol is estimated to have earned a grand total of $226.7 million in salaries.
Pau Gasol Personal Life
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Gasol is the son of Agustí Gasol and Marisa Sáez. Notably, Gasol’s younger brother is Marc Gasol. Marc is also a professional basketball player and is the 2019 NBA champion.
According to reports, Gasol is married to Catherine McDonnell since 2019. Moreover, Gasol and Blesa have a daughter named Elisabet Gianna Gasol. Notably, Elisabet is named after Kobe Bryant’s late daughter, Gianna Bryant.
Pau Gasol Endorsements
According to various reports, Gasol has endorsement deals with Banco Popular Espanol, Nike, and San Miguel.
Furthermore, according to speculations, Gasol earns an estimated $2.5 million annually from endorsements alone.
FAQs about Pau Gasol
| What is the age of Pau Gasol? |
| Pau Gasol is 42 years old and he was born on July 6, 1980. |
| What is the net worth of Pau Gasol? |
| Pau Gasol has a net worth of $135 million. |
| Where was Pau Gasol born? |
| Pau Gasol was born in Barcelona, Spain. |
| Who is the wife of Pau Gasol? |
| Pau Gasol is married to Catherine McDonnell since 2019. |
| In which year was Pau Gasol drafted? |
| Pau Gasol was drafted in the year 2001/ Round 1/ Pick: 3rd overall. |
| In what position does Pau Gasol play? |
| Pau Gasol played in the position of Center / Power forward. |
| Pau Gasol plays in which team? |
| Pau Gasol is currently retired. |
| How many NBA championships have Pau Gasol won? |
| Pau Gasol has won two NBA championships. (2009, 2010) |
Conclusion
Pau Gasol‘s updated net worth is estimated to be around $135 million according to several sources.
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