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Pau Gasol, on the court

Brother against brother: Pau, at left, shoots over his brother, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, during the first half of an April 12 game at Staples Center. Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol

Brother against brother: Pau, at left, shoots over his brother, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, during the first half of an April 12 game at Staples Center.



Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol

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Nothing but net (literally): Pau shoots over his brother, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol

Nothing but net (literally): Pau grabs the net during the first half of an April 9 game against the Denver Nuggets.



Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press)

Defusing a Rocket: Pau receives a pass while being defended by Luis Scola of the Houston Rockets during an April 3 game.

Defusing a Rocket: Pau receives a pass while being defended by Luis Scola of the Houston Rockets during an April 3 game.



Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Out of bounds: Pau reacts after an out of bounds call during an April 1 game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Out of bounds: Pau reacts after an out of bounds call during an April 1 game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Darren Hauck/Associated Press)

On the rebound: Pau gets a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On the rebound: Pau gets a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a March 24 game.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Larry W. Smith/EPA)

Double trouble: Atlanta Hawks players Josh Smith and Zaza Pachulia double-team Pau.

Double trouble: Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, left, and center Zaza Pachulia, double-team Pau as he pulls down a loose ball during a February 17 game.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Gus Ruelas/Associated Press)

Hello Cleveland! Pau wins a rebound against Anderson Varejao of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Hello Cleveland! Pau wins a rebound against Anderson Varejao of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a February 8 game.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (David Maxwell/EPA)

Hot tip-off: Pau beats Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah for the opening tip-off March 21.

Hot tip-off: Pau beats Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah for the opening tip-off in the first half during a March 21 game.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol  (Tannen Maury/EPA)

Defensive maneuver: Pau and Luke Walton defend against the Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison.

Defensive maneuver: Pau, left, and Luke Walton defend against the Washington Wizards’ Antawn Jamison during a January 22 game.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol  (Alex Gallardo/Los Angeles Times)

On the loose: Pau fights for a loose ball against the Pacers.

On the loose: Pau fights for a loose ball against the Pacers during a January 9 game.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)

Kobe who? Pau pressures his Lakers teammate -- and Olympics opponent -- Kobe Bryant.

Kobe who? Pau pressures his Lakers teammate -- and Olympics opponent -- Kobe Bryant during a Group B Preliminary game at Beijing’s Basketball Gymnasium.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

LeBron who? Lakers teammate LeBron James knocks the ball away from Pau during Olympics play.

LeBron who? Lakers teammate -- and Olympics opponent -- LeBron James knocks the ball away from Pau during a Men’s Basketball prelim at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Related: Photo gallery: The personal side of Pau Gasol   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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