When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Pau Gasol during the 2007-08 NBA season, they became a championship contender with him and Kobe Bryant.
In 6.5 seasons together, Gasol and Bryant won back-to-back championships in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances and became brothers.
As it has been a little over three months since Bryant’s passing, it has been difficult for everyone involved, especially for his teammate and brother.
While reflecting on their time together, Gasol revealed Bryant used to call him ‘Pablo’ and explained the meaning behind the nickname, according to Marca:
“Kobe called me Pablo … Kobe always tried to get my inner fire out and he called me Pablo because of Pablo Escobar.