Brook Lopez is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2021, he became an NBA Champion along with the rest of the Bucks. He also used to play for the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Lopez also played college basketball for Stanford University.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Brook Robert Lopez was born on April 1, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is the twin brother of fellow NBA player Robin Lopez. He is older than Robin by a minute. Their two other brothers also play basketball professionally.
Lopez stands 213 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 128kg. He plays right-handed and holds the position of center.
| Team |
Milwaukee Bucks
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| Position | Center |
| Height / weight | 2.13 m / 128 kg |
| Born | 1 Apr 1988 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Splash Mountain |
| Team History | |
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Milwaukee
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2018 - present |
Los Angeles
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2017 - 2018 |
New Jersey Nets
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2008 - 2017 |
High School and College Career
Lopez attended the San Joaquin Memorial High School. He and Robin were on the same team along with fellow NBA player Quincy Pondexter. When the twins were in their senior year, they were both recruited to play for Stanford University. He played for Stanford from 2006 to 2008.
While there, he was named to the First-team All-Pac 10. In 2008, he decided to forgo the rest of his college eligibility and was drafted into the NBA.
Career
He was drafted during the 2008 NBA Draft. He was selected in round 1 and the 10th Overall Pick, chosen by the then-New Jersey Nets. He made his NBA debut with the Nets in October 2008. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his rookie year.
In 2012, he was re-signed by the team for a $61 million contract. In 2013, he was named an NBA All-Star. This was his first All-Star appearance.
In 2017, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers along with Kyle Kuzma. He debuted with the Lakers in October 2017. An ankle injury caused him to miss games in December and January. In 2018, he signed to play for the Milwaukee Bucks.
He was part of the Bucks team that won the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. A back injury in October 2021 sidelined him for a few games. He underwent surgery in December 2021. He returned to active play in March 2022.
He had an excellent 2022-23 season as the Bucks topped the Eastern Conference before losing in the NBA playoffs first round. Lopez was named to the 2023 NBA All-Defensive First Team for the first time.
Career Highlights
- 2021 - NBA champion
- 2013 - NBA All-Star
- 2023 - NBA All-Defensive First Team
- 2020 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2009 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2008 - Third-team All-American – AP, NABC
- 2008 - First-team All-Pac-10
- 2006 - Third-team Parade All-American
- 2006 - McDonald’s All-American
