Brook Lopez is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Known as "Splash Mountain", Lopez was an NBA All-Star with the Brooklyn Nets. He's a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection with the Bucks and won an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2021. Lopez is a significant player known for his scoring and defensive presence.
Brook Lopez's performance in the Bucks-Pacers series is being questioned, with suggestions he should be benched. Survey results showed concerns about his starting role, and his workload has been reduced. This impacts the Bucks' playoff strategy.
On April 1, 1988, Brook Robert Lopez was born in Panorama City, California.
In early 2005, Brook Lopez, along with his brother Robin, committed to Stanford University.
In 2006, Brook Lopez began his first season at Stanford University where he was an All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention and named to the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team, averaging 12.6 points and 6.0 rebounds.
On March 31, 2008, Brook Lopez and his brother, Robin, declared for the 2008 NBA draft.
On October 29, 2008, Brook Lopez played in his first NBA game, coming off the bench to score 8 points and grab 8 rebounds in a 95-85 Nets win.
In 2008, Brook Lopez was selected as the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.
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, with a score of 97–91.
In 2009, Brook Lopez was selected to compete in the NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge, and finished third in NBA Rookie of the Year voting. He also got selected as NBA Rookie of the Month twice, in January and February.
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.
On July 11, 2012, Brook Lopez re-signed with the Nets for a four-year, $61 million contract extension.
Due to the Nets' poor record, Brook Lopez was shut down for the remainder of the 2011-2012 season. He averaged 19.2 points and a career low in rebounds with 3.6.
On January 30, 2013, Brook Lopez was selected by NBA Commissioner David Stern to play in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, replacing Rajon Rondo.
On March 20, 2013, Brook Lopez scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 113-97 Nets win against the Dallas Mavericks.
On November 15, 2013, Brook Lopez logged 27 points and 7 rebounds in an overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.
On December 7, 2013, Brook Lopez scored 32 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks.
On December 20, 2013, the Nets announced that Brook Lopez was out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury he had suffered the night before against the Philadelphia 76ers.
On November 3, 2014, Brook Lopez made his 2014–15 season debut, recording 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 steal in a 116–85 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
On June 26, 2015, Brook Lopez opted out of his contract with the Nets to become a free agent.
On July 9, 2015, Brook Lopez re-signed with the Nets to a three-year deal.
On January 2, 2016, Brook Lopez recorded a then season-high 30 points and 13 rebounds in a 100–97 win over the Boston Celtics.
On November 2, 2016, Brook Lopez recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds in a 109–101 win over the Detroit Pistons. He hit four three-pointers during the game, matching his career total for three-pointers made.
On January 25, 2017, Brook Lopez had another 33-point effort while setting a career high with seven three-pointers in a 109–106 loss to the Miami Heat.
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.
On June 22, 2017, Brook Lopez was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, along with the rights to Kyle Kuzma, in exchange for D'Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov.
On October 19, 2017, Brook Lopez debuted for the Lakers, scoring 20 points in a 108–92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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.
On July 17, 2018, Brook Lopez signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
On October 17, 2018, Brook Lopez debuted for the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 14 points in a 113–112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
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.
On January 4, 2020, Lopez recorded a season-high 7 blocks in a 127–118 win over the San Antonio Spurs, matching his previous season-high.
On December 23, 2020, 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.
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.
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.
In 2021, Brook Lopez won an NBA championship as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.
On March 14, 2022, Brook Lopez made his return after undergoing back surgery, recording 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal in a win against the Utah Jazz.
On November 16, 2022, Lopez scored a game-leading 29 points, while adding five rebounds and three blocks, during a 113–98 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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.
On July 6, 2023, Brook Lopez re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
On April 29, 2024, during the NBA playoffs, Lopez scored a team-leading 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds during a 126–113 Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
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