1. Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez is a professional basketball center for the NBA team Milwaukee Bucks. Brook has been playing with the Bucks since July 17, 2018.
Full Name | Brook Robert Lopez |
Height in feet | 7 feet 1 inch |
Age | 34 Years Old |
Weight | 128 Kgs or 282 Lbs |
Birthplace And Date Of Birth | Born on April 1, 1988, in Los Angeles, California |
College | Stanford University |
Draft Year | NBA Draft 2008, Round 1, 10th overall pick by New Jersey Nets |
Career and Position | Center for Milwaukee Bucks since 2018 |
Parents | Father Heriberto Lopez and Mother Deborah Ledford |
Siblings | Chris, Alex and Twin brother Robin Lopez, |
Girlfriend | Hailee Strickland (Engaged since August 15, 2022) |
Career and Achievements
Lopez learned to play basketball from his older brother Alex who played for the University of Washington team. After entering San Joaquin Memorial High School, he joined the school basketball team along with his twin Robin Lopez.
Continuing his studies at Stanford University, the 7-foot-1-inch player joined the Stanford Cardinals and became the Mcdonald's All-American in 2006. In addition, he was an All-Pac 10 honorable mention and was named to its Freshman team.
In the NBA draft in 2008, he was selected by the New Jersey Nets as a first-round, 10th-overall pick. He became an NBA All-Star while playing for the Nets in 2013 and moved to Milwaukee Bucks in 2018.
Similarly, Brook won his first NBA Championship ring while playing for the Bucks in 2021.
Personal Life and Family
Brook Lopez twin brother Robin is also a professional NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lopez twins played side by side after Robin joined the Bucks in 2019.
On the other hand, Brook is starting a family with his girlfriend Hailee Strickland, as they got engaged on August 15, 2022. They started dating 13 years ago after meeting in Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park for the first time.