June 16, 2009

Just wanted to take advantage of this special occasion to send Pau [Gasol] a message on my website. 

Pau has always been a pioneer when it comes to important achievements in Spanish basketball, and if that wasn’t amazing enough, he was also one of the first basketball players in our country to make it at an international level. He’s done lots of special things. 

Personally, as a friend of mine and great person that he is; it makes me extremely proud to know that he has achieved such a great feat.

Pau is incredibly valuable to Spanish sport and to our society thanks to his ability to set a great example to others through his perseverance and humble ambition; accomplishing everything he sets in his mind....But to do it with a team as extraordinary as the Lakers, It’s unreal!

This is another amazing feat for Spanish Sport. I think sometimes it’s hard to value everything our country has achieved and we have to be very proud.

Thank you Pau, and once again, congratulations champ!

Rafa