Former NBA player Pau Gasol joins the hosts to discuss the Lakers retiring his jersey and preview the Lakers vs. Grizzlies game. They analyze defensive strategies, playoff positioning in the Western conference, and the challenges faced by teams in the playoff race. The focus is on the Lakers' dedication to win crucial games and a tribute to Pau Gasol during an upcoming game.

Basketball legends Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Tony Parker discuss their relationships with Kobe Bryant and the impact he had on their careers. They also talk about their journey to becoming leaders in the NBA and share stories about their first major purchases. Plus, they reflect on memorable games and dressing for success in the league. A must-listen for basketball fans!

"The Why with Dwyane Wade" welcomes Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Tony Parker. The trio opens up about their personal issues dating back to the 2006 NBA Finals and the shocking 2011 "coughing" incident. They debate the true European GOAT and discuss their motivations throughout their careers. Dwyane reveals an unbelievable story from the 2013 Finals that surprises Tony Parker.

Buzz Williams, head coach at Texas A&M, emphasizes quality over quantity in work. Pau Gasol advocates for female coaches, while Manu Ginóbili explores balancing ambition with happiness. Dominique Dawes shares insights on the perfectionism athletes face, and Danica Patrick discusses the challenges of fame and media representation. Together, they reflect on Stoicism's role in sports, the psychological struggles athletes endure, and the quest for fulfillment beyond achievements, highlighting that true joy often lies in everyday moments.

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with NBA All-Star, Laker legend and humanitarian Pau Gasol. They discuss everything from Pau's reading habit to his advocacy for female coaches in basketball and more.1:51 - Intro6:22 - Being a big reader—and how that was encouraged by Phil Jackson8:22 - What Pau gets out of fiction10:32 - Phil Jackson recommendations11:52 - Stoicism and reading16:02 - The Meditations and marginalia18:28 - Why do athletes always like quotes/aphorisms?21:52 - The importance of reminders24:42 - The importance of female coaches in basketball, and why discrimination is so harmful, and how hardship makes us stronger37:25 - COVID-19 economic consequences: how did Pau process his experience with the Trailblazers, and how is that informing his decisions now?Books mentioned:The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz ZafónThe Shadow of the Sun, by Ryszard KapuscinskiCorelli’s Mandolin, by Louis de BernieresThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg LarssonFor Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest HemingwayCatch-22, by Joseph Heller2666, by Roberto BolañoThis episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is a custom formulation of 75 vitamins, minerals, and other whole-food sourced ingredients that make it easier for you to maintain nutrition in just a single scoop. It tastes great and gets you the nutrients you need, whether you're working on the go, fueling an active lifestyle, or just maintaining your good health. Visit athleticgreens.com/stoic and receive 20 free travel packs with your first purchase.This episode is also brought to you by Shippo. Shippo is a top-to-bottom shipping solution that works great with small and large businesses. Shippo will help you get the lowest rates on postage for your customers from dozens of global carriers like UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. Visit goshippo.com/stoic to get a shipping consultation and a six-month trial of Shippo’s pro plan (up to $700 value) absolutely free.This episode is also brought to you by Go Macro. Go Macro is a family-owned maker of some of the finest protein bars around. They're vegan, non-GMO, and they come in a bunch of delicious flavors. Visit http://gomacro.com and use promo code STOIC for 30% off your order plus free shipping.***If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it and make it even better.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: DailyStoic.com/signupFollow @DailyStoic:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanholidayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday/Facebook: http://facebook.com/ryanholidayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dailystoicAnd follow Pau Gasol:Twitter: https://twitter.com/paugasolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paugasol/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paugasol/Gasol Foundation: https://www.gasolfoundation.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.