History of Brook Lopez in Timeline

Brook Lopez, nicknamed "Splash Mountain," is an American professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Clippers. He's a former NBA All-Star with the Brooklyn Nets and a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lopez won an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021. His career is marked by both offensive skill and defensive prowess.

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April 1, 1988: Brook Lopez Born

On April 1, 1988, Brook Robert Lopez was born. He would later be nicknamed "Splash Mountain" and become a professional basketball player.

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2005: Commitment to Stanford University

Early in 2005, Brook Lopez, along with his brother Robin, committed to Stanford University to play basketball.

2006: First Season at Stanford University

The 2006-07 season marked Brook Lopez's first season at Stanford University. He was recognized with an All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention and was named to the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team.

March 31, 2008: Declared for NBA Draft

On March 31, 2008, Brook Lopez and his brother, Robin Lopez, both declared for the 2008 NBA draft after their sophomore season at Stanford.

October 29, 2008: NBA Debut

On October 29, 2008, Brook Lopez made his NBA debut for the New Jersey Nets, contributing 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in a 95-85 win.

2008: Drafted by New Jersey Nets

In 2008, Brook Lopez was selected as the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

December 4, 2009: Nets First Win of the Season

On December 4, 2009, Brook Lopez contributed 31 points and 14 rebounds in the Nets' first win of the 2009-10 season, a 97-91 victory against the Charlotte Bobcats.

2009: All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge

In 2009, Brook Lopez was selected to compete in the NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge. During his rookie season, Lopez averaged 13.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. He was named to the All-Rookie first team and finished third in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting.

2011: Foot Injury

During the preseason of the lockout-shortened 2011-2012 campaign, Brook Lopez broke his right foot and missed the first 32 games of the regular season.

July 11, 2012: Re-signed with the Nets

On July 11, 2012, Brook Lopez re-signed with the Nets, securing a four-year, $61 million contract extension.

2012: Hot Start to the Season

In 2012, Brook Lopez began the season strongly, scoring 27 points in the season opener against the Toronto Raptors, and continued with strong performances before injuring his ankle on November 28 in a win against the Boston Celtics.

2012: Return from Injury and Ankle Injury

In 2012, Brook Lopez returned from a foot injury, scoring 9 points in his debut against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he later injured his right ankle, leading the Nets to shut him down for the remainder of the 2011-2012 season.

January 30, 2013: Selected for NBA All-Star Game

On January 30, 2013, Brook Lopez was selected by NBA Commissioner David Stern to play in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star appearance as a replacement for Rajon Rondo.

March 20, 2013: 38 Points Against Dallas Mavericks

On March 20, 2013, Brook Lopez scored 38 points and had 11 rebounds in a 113-97 Nets win against the Dallas Mavericks, coming close to his career high of 39 points.

November 15, 2013: 27 Points Against Phoenix Suns

On November 15, 2013, Brook Lopez scored 27 points and had 7 rebounds in an overtime win against the Phoenix Suns.

December 7, 2013: 32 Points Against Milwaukee Bucks

On December 7, 2013, Brook Lopez recorded 32 points and 7 rebounds in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 20, 2013: Out for the Season

On December 20, 2013, the Nets announced that Brook Lopez would be out for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury he sustained the night before against the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 3, 2014: Season Debut

On November 3, 2014, Brook Lopez made his 2014-15 season debut after missing the first two games due to a foot injury, recording 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 20, 2015: 32 Points and 18 Rebounds

On March 20, 2015, Brook Lopez recorded 32 points and a season-high 18 rebounds in a 129-127 triple overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

June 26, 2015: Opted Out of Contract

On June 26, 2015, Brook Lopez opted out of his contract with the Nets, becoming a free agent.

July 9, 2015: Re-signed with the Nets

On July 9, 2015, Brook Lopez re-signed with the Nets to a three-year deal.

January 2, 2016: Season-High 30 Points

On January 2, 2016, Brook Lopez scored a then season-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 100-97 win over the Boston Celtics.

November 2, 2016: 34 Points and Four 3-Pointers

On November 2, 2016, Brook Lopez recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds in a 109-101 win over the Detroit Pistons. He also hit four three-pointers, matching his career total for three-pointers made.

January 25, 2017: 33 Points and Career High Three-Pointers

On January 25, 2017, Brook Lopez had a 33-point effort while setting a then career high with seven three-pointers in a 109-106 loss to the Miami Heat.

February 15, 2017: Season-High 36 Points

On February 15, 2017, Brook Lopez scored a season-high 36 points and tied his career high with eight blocks in a 129-125 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

June 22, 2017: Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

On June 22, 2017, Brook Lopez, along with the rights to Kyle Kuzma, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for D'Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov.

October 19, 2017: Lakers Debut

On October 19, 2017, Brook Lopez debuted for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 20 points in a 108-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

November 3, 2017: Season-High 34 Points against Former Team

On November 3, 2017, Brook Lopez hit six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 34 points in a 124-112 win over his former team, the Brooklyn Nets.

July 17, 2018: Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

On July 17, 2018, Brook Lopez signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

October 17, 2018: Debut for the Bucks

On October 17, 2018, Brook Lopez made his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener, scoring 14 points in a 113–112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

October 24, 2019: Season Debut

On October 24, 2019, Brook Lopez made his season debut for the Bucks, logging 11 points, 3 assists, and 5 blocks in a 117–111 win over the Houston Rockets.

January 4, 2020: Tied Season-High Blocks

On January 4, 2020, Brook Lopez recorded a season-high 7 blocks in a 127–118 win over the San Antonio Spurs, matching his previous high.

December 23, 2020: Season Debut for the Bucks

On December 23, 2020, Brook Lopez made his season debut for the Bucks, recording seven points, three rebounds, and two blocks in a 122–121 loss to the Boston Celtics.

April 4, 2021: Logged Season-High Points

On April 4, 2021, Brook Lopez logged a season-high 26 points along with four rebounds and two blocks in a 129–128 win over the Sacramento Kings.

October 19, 2021: Season Debut

On October 19, 2021, Brook Lopez made his season debut for the Bucks, logging eight points, five rebounds, and three blocks in a 127–104 win over the Brooklyn Nets before being sidelined indefinitely with a back injury.

2021: NBA Championship

In 2021, Brook Lopez won an NBA championship as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.

March 14, 2022: Returned from Injury

On March 14, 2022, Brook Lopez made his return to the court after undergoing back surgery, recording 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal in a win against the Utah Jazz.

November 16, 2022: Game-Leading Points

On November 16, 2022, Brook Lopez scored a game-leading 29 points, while adding five rebounds and three blocks, during a 113–98 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 9, 2023: Career-High Blocks

On March 9, 2023, Brook Lopez recorded a career-high nine blocks, while adding 24 points and 10 rebounds, during a 118–113 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

July 6, 2023: Re-signed with the Bucks

On July 6, 2023, Brook Lopez re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 29, 2024: Team-Leading Points in Playoff Loss

On April 29, 2024, during the NBA playoffs, Brook Lopez scored a team-leading 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds during a 126–113 Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers.