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Karim Lopez has NBA fans convinced the draft prospect is related to Brook Lopez
TL;DR
Karim Lopez, a Mexican basketball player, is gaining attention as a draft prospect for the 2026 NBA Draft. Fans are speculating about a possible relation to NBA player Brook Lopez.
Key points
- Karim Lopez is a Mexican basketball player.
- He played for the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL.
- Fans speculate about his relation to Brook Lopez.
- The 2026 NBA Draft will feature mostly college players.
- Lopez is considered a unique prospect in this draft.
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The top of the 2026 NBA Draft is set to be dominated by college players, mostly one-and-dones.
Unlike some recent seasons when international prospects came to the forefront, these guys will mostly be well-known names when they are picked. Karim Lopez, though, is different.
Lopez is a Mexican basketball player who spent the last few seasons playing for the New Zealand Breakers in Australia's National Basketball League.
The talented 6-foot-9 Lopez first played a couple of seasons in Spain with Joventut Badalona, where he mostly played on the 'B' team but got four games with the senior squad before departing.
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Once he joined the Breakers, Lopez became the youngest player in NBL history to record a double-double.
He's still just 19, having just celebrated his most recent birthday in April, and has a case as a lottery pick. Players who perform well in solid overseas leagues at young ages usually don't miss.
The quirkiest part of Lopez, though, may be that fans believe he's related to Brook Lopez, or at least want to believe it.
Q&A
Is Karim Lopez related to Brook Lopez?
There is speculation among fans about a possible relation, but no official confirmation has been provided.
What is Karim Lopez's background in basketball?
Karim Lopez is a Mexican player who has played for the New Zealand Breakers in Australia's National Basketball League.
What makes Karim Lopez a notable prospect for the 2026 NBA Draft?
Karim Lopez stands out as a unique prospect in a draft primarily filled with well-known college players, drawing attention due to his international background.
