Top 10 international players to have played in the NBA

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#6 Pau Gasol (Spain)

became just the 4th player in League history to tally over 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,500 assists and 1,500 blocks
Pau became just the 4th player in League history to tally over 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,500 assists and 1,500 blocks

Honors: 2x NBA Champion, 6x All-Star, 2x All Nba 2nd Team, 2x All Nba 3rd Team

Career Averages: 17.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 blocks

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The older Gasol comes in higher than his brother. While Pau may not be the defensive presence that Marc is, he is a much better offensive threat. Like his brother, Pau is capable of scoring in the post and from the arc.

Pau began his career in Memphis but struggled from a team perspective as the Grizzlies weren't able to provide him with adequate supporting pieces. He was eventually dealt to the Lakers in a trade. This proved to be a great trade for the Lakers as Pau was the final piece needed for them to get over the hump.

He and Kobe Bryant won back to back NBA championships, in 2009 and 2010. Pau's greatness is further shown by the fact that he became just the 4th player in League history to tally over 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,500 assists and 1,500 blocks.

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