Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey
In November of 2018, at 38 years of age, Pau Gasol injured the navicular bone of his left foot. After many setbacks and two surgeries, Pau begins his recovery to do something no professional athlete has been able to do before: play again. His goal is clear: to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
Overview
In November of 2018, at 38 years of age, Pau Gasol injured the navicular bone of his left foot. After many setbacks and two surgeries, Pau begins his recovery to do something no professional athlete has been able to do before: play again. His goal is clear: to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
In November 2018, at the age of 38, Pau Gasol suffers a scaphoid injury in his left foot that leaves him out of the courts for months. After several operations and various therapies, he decides to undergo an experimental stem cell treatment. His goal is to reach the Tokyo Olympic Games, but he encounters various setbacks that hinder his recovery.
2. Episode 2
The COVID-19 pandemic hinders Pau's recovery from the scaphoid injury. Still, despite the restrictions and limitations, he persists in his efforts to return to the basketball court while continuing to work on other personal projects. On the other hand, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics gives him more time to recover but also means that he will arrive at the Olympics at the age of 41.
3. Episode 3
During his recovery process, Pau receives several adverse medical reports about the evolution of his injury. Even so, he continues to pursue his goal of returning to the courts. He must join a competitive team to get in shape for his fifth Olympic Games.
Cast & Crew
Pau Gasol
Self
Catherine McDonnell
Self
Marc Gasol
Self
Marisa Sáez
Self
Agustí Gasol
Self
