Brook Lopez, the Milwaukee Bucks Center is a significant contributor to Buck's consistent performance over the years. The big man is currently one of the best defenders in the league earning a spot in NBA All-Defensive teams twice (2020 and 2023).
The duo of Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the big reason for the Bucks winning the championship in 2021 but the 2022-23 season was disappointing for the team as they got eliminated in the first round of playoffs despite being the top-seeded team (58-24 record) in their conference.
Lopez is well known for his shooting proficiency, especially from the three-point line plus, the best rim protector one team could ask for. He recorded his best stats in the last season when averaged 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and an impressive 37.5% shooting from the deep.
He was picked by the New Jersey Nets in the 2008 NBA draft and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. After spending nine seasons with the team he was traded to LA Lakers, where he played for one year and lastly traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Out of his journey with three teams, the Bucks have been the best as he won a championship title and became a member of the NBA All-Defensive First team in 2023.
Brook Lopez’s height?
The American player for the Milwaukee Bucks is listed at 7 feet 1 inches tall (2.16m) and weighs 282 lb or 128 kg. The big man is an excellent shot blocker ( 9 blocks being his career best) and one of the deep three shooters for his team.
Additionally, his interior defense is top-notch, protecting the rim well, and has a variety of footwork moves for his post-game hence, scores an easy basket over the defenders.
FAQs
A. Yes, after the 2022-23, Lopez was a free agent but recently he signed a two-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks.
A. Over his 15 years of NBA career, Lopez has been an All-Star once, in 2013 while playing for Brooklyn Nets.
A. Brook Lopez started professionally playing with the New Jersey Nets, then was traded to Los Angeles Lakers, and after playing there for one year was traded to Milwaukee Bucks.
A. In the 2022-23 season, Lopez scored an average of 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists with an average playing time of 30 minutes.
