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.

After evaluating several options, Pau decides to join FC Barcelona, the club where he made his professional debut more than 20 years ago. His goal is to help the team win the Spanish ACB championship and the Euroleague, while preparing to reach the Tokyo Olympics. He has also set his sights on being elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission.