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Brook Lopez
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NameBrook Lopez
CaptionLopez with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018
PositionCenter
Weight lb282
Birth date1 April 1988
Birth placeNorth Hollywood, Los Angeles
High schoolSan Joaquin Memorial High School (Fresno, California)
CollegeStanford (2006–2008)
Draft year2008
Draft pick10
Draft teamNew Jersey Nets
Career start2008
Career number11, 42
Years12008–2017
Team1New Jersey Nets / Brooklyn Nets
Years22017–2018
Team2Los Angeles Lakers
Years32018–present
Team3Milwaukee Bucks
Highlights* NBA champion (2021) * NBA All-Star (2013) * All-Defensive Second Team (2020) * NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009) * J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2020)

Brook Lopez is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A skilled seven-foot center, he is renowned for his exceptional shooting range and elite rim protection, having evolved from a traditional low-post scorer into a pivotal modern "stretch five." Lopez won an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021 and was named an NBA All-Star in 2013 while with the Brooklyn Nets.

Early life and college career

Born in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Lopez and his twin brother Robin Lopez were raised in a basketball-oriented family. He played high school basketball at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California, where he was a highly touted recruit. Lopez committed to play college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal under coach Trent Johnson. In his sophomore season, he helped lead Stanford to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen, earning first-team All-Pac-10 Conference honors before declaring for the NBA draft.

NBA career

Lopez was selected 10th overall by the New Jersey Nets in the 2008 NBA draft. He quickly became a cornerstone for the franchise, making the NBA All-Rookie First Team and later earning an NBA All-Star selection in 2013 after the team's relocation to Brooklyn. After nine seasons with the Nets, becoming their all-time leading scorer, he played one season for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017–18. Lopez then signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, where his game transformed under coach Mike Budenholzer. Embracing a three-point shooting role and becoming a defensive anchor, he was instrumental in the Bucks' 2021 championship run, defeating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. He has since earned NBA All-Defensive Team honors and won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 2020.

Player profile

Standing 7'1", Lopez is celebrated for his unique combination of offensive versatility and defensive impact. Offensively, he developed into one of the league's premier three-point shooting centers, stretching defenses with his range. Defensively, he is an elite rim protector, consistently ranking among the league leaders in blocks and altering countless shots at the basket. His high basketball IQ and ability to execute defensive schemes have made him a perfect fit for the Bucks' system, anchoring one of the NBA's top defenses for several seasons.

National team career

Lopez has represented the United States in international competition. He was a member of the gold medal-winning USA Basketball squad at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey, contributing off the bench alongside teammates like Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose. His participation helped restore American dominance in global basketball following the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Personal life

Lopez comes from a prominent basketball family; his twin brother, Robin Lopez, also plays in the NBA. He is known for his off-court interests in Disney culture, comic books, and video games, often incorporating related themes into his shoes and public persona. Lopez is also active in philanthropic efforts, particularly in Milwaukee and his native California, focusing on children's hospitals and literacy programs, which contributed to his receiving the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.

Category:1988 births Category:Living people Category:American basketball players Category:Milwaukee Bucks players Category:Stanford Cardinal men's basketball players