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A snapshot of Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as STAPLES Center) before I went inside to watch the Los Angeles Lakers-Memphis Grizzlies game...on March 7, 2023. Posing with the championship banners and retired jerseys for the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. A snapshot of retired jerseys for former Lakers players...with Pau Gasol's jersey set to be unveiled at halftime, on March 7, 2023.
Every fan who attended today's game received a free commemorative Pau Gasol jersey! Another snapshot of the championship banners and retired jerseys for the Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Another snapshot of the championship banners and retired jerseys for the Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
Anthony Davis and the rest of the Lakers (except LeBron James, who's injured) step onto the court for pre-game practice...on March 7, 2023. The national anthem is held before the Lakers-Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Anthony Davis appearing on the Jumbotron during the national anthem at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
The opening tip between the Lakers and Grizzlies is about to be held at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The Grizzlies receive possession of the ball after the opening tip at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Anthony Davis is about to make a layup in the first quarter of the Lakers-Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
The Laker Girls step onto the court during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The Laker Girls are about to perform during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The Laker Girls perform during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
A video tribute to Pau Gasol is shown during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Anthony Davis shoots a free throw during the first quarter of the Lakers-Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Another video tribute to Pau Gasol is shown during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
Another video tribute to Pau Gasol is shown during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Pau Gasol is shown on the Jumbotron as he watches the Lakers-Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson gives a video tribute to Pau Gasol during a timeout at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
A photo of Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant (taken after the Lakers won the 2009 NBA championship) is shown on the Jumbotron at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The jersey-retirement ceremony for Pau Gasol is about to begin at halftime during the Lakers-Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Vanessa Bryant provides an introduction to a video featuring her late husband saying kind words about Pau Gasol during the 2018 Academy Awards.
At the 2018 Academy Awards, Kobe Bryant commented on how he would've never won his last two NBA championships if not for Pau Gasol joining the Lakers in 2008. Pau Gasol gives a speech before his retired jersey is unveiled on the rafters at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Pau Gasol's retired jersey is unveiled on the rafters at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
Pau Gasol's retired jersey is shown next to those of Kobe Bryant on the rafters at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The retired jerseys of Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant are shown on the Jumbotron at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Another snapshot of the championship banners and retired jerseys for the Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
Pau Gasol continues his speech after his retired jersey was unveiled on the rafters at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The media gathers in front of Pau Gasol and his family during the halftime ceremony at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Pau Gasol and his family pose with a framed copy of his jersey during the halftime ceremony at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
Pau Gasol is congratulated by his brother Marc (who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019) during the halftime ceremony at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Pau Gasol receives a hug from Vanessa Bryant during the halftime ceremony at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Anthony Davis shoots a free throw during the second half of the Lakers-Grizzlies game at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
The Lakers emerge victorious against the Grizzlies, 112-103, at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The Lakers emerge victorious against the Grizzlies, 112-103, at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Streamers fall from the rafters at Crypto.com Arena to celebrate the Lakers' victory against the Grizzlies...on March 7, 2023.
Pau Gasol and his young daughter are shown on the Jumbotron after the Lakers' victory against the Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. The retired jerseys of Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant are shown on the Jumbotron at Crypto.com Arena one last time on March 7, 2023. Posing with my free commemorative Pau Gasol jersey after the Lakers game ended at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.
Still posing with my free commemorative Pau Gasol jersey after the Lakers game ended at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Video screens at L.A. Live continue to show Pau Gasol tributes after the Lakers game ended at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023. Video screens at L.A. Live continue to show Pau Gasol tributes after the Lakers game ended at Crypto.com Arena...on March 7, 2023.

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