History of Brook Lopez in Timeline

Brook Lopez, nicknamed "Splash Mountain", is a professional basketball player currently with the Milwaukee Bucks. Known for his shot-blocking and three-point shooting, he was an NBA All-Star with the Brooklyn Nets and a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection with the Bucks. Lopez won an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2021, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and impactful player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1972: Mention of the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers

The 2009-10 Nets had one of the worst records in NBA history at 12-70, only 3 more wins than the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers.

April 1, 1988: Brook Lopez's Birth

On April 1, 1988, Brook Robert Lopez was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2005: Committed 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

In 2006, Brook Lopez had his first season at Stanford University, where he was named an All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention and to the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team, averaging 12.6 points and 6.0 rebounds.

March 31, 2008: Declared for the 2008 NBA draft

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

October 29, 2008: First NBA Game

On October 29, 2008, Brook Lopez played in his first NBA game, a 95-85 win for the Nets. He contributed 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 25 minutes off the bench.

2008: Drafted by the 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 against the Charlotte Bobcats.

2009: NBA 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 with the Nets.

2011: Foot Injury

In the preseason of the lockout-shortened 2011-2012 season, Brook Lopez broke his right foot, causing him to miss the first 32 games of the regular season.

July 11, 2012: Contract Extension with the Nets

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

2012: Hot start in 2012 season

In 2012, Brook Lopez got off to a hot start, scoring 27 points in the season opener against the Toronto Raptors.

2012: Return from injury and ankle injury

In 2012, after returning from a foot injury, Lopez played a few games, scoring a season-high 38 points against the Dallas Mavericks, before injuring his right ankle, leading to him being shut down for the remainder of the 2011-2012 season.

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

On January 30, 2013, NBA Commissioner David Stern selected Brook Lopez to play in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star appearance.

March 20, 2013: 38 Points and 11 Rebounds Against the Mavericks

On March 20, 2013, Brook Lopez scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 113-97 Nets win against the Dallas Mavericks.

November 15, 2013: 27 Points in Overtime Win

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 the Bucks

On December 7, 2013, Brook Lopez scored 32 points and had 7 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 20, 2013: Season-Ending Foot Injury

On December 20, 2013, the Nets announced that Brook Lopez would be out for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury.

November 3, 2014: Season Debut After Injury

On November 3, 2014, Brook Lopez made his 2014-15 season debut after missing the first two games with a foot injury, recording 18 points in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 20, 2015: Season-High 18 Rebounds

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

June 26, 2015: Opted out of contract with the Nets

On June 26, 2015, Brook Lopez opted out of his contract with the Nets to become 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 and 13 Rebounds

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

November 2, 2016: 34 points and 11 rebounds against the Pistons

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

January 25, 2017: Career High 7 Three-Pointers

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

February 15, 2017: Season-High 36 Points and Career-High 8 Blocks

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

June 22, 2017: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers

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

October 19, 2017: Lakers Debut

On October 19, 2017, Brook Lopez made his debut for the Lakers, scoring 20 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

November 3, 2017: Season-High 34 points against the Nets

On November 3, 2017, Brook Lopez scored a season-high 34 points in a 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 debuted for the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 14 points in a 113–112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

October 24, 2019: Season Debut for the Bucks

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

January 4, 2020: Matched season-high blocks

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

December 23, 2020: Season Debut for the Bucks

On December 23, 2020, Brook Lopez made his season debut for the Milwaukee 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 for the Bucks and injury

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, after which he was sidelined indefinitely with a back injury.

2021: NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks

In 2021, Brook Lopez won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

March 14, 2022: Returned from injury

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

November 16, 2022: Scored 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: Recorded 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: Scored team-leading points during playoffs

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.