Lopez played 30 minutes and posted 34 points (13-23 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists. He posted 39 points (14-20 FG, 11-14 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 44 minutes. In only his third game back, he scored a season high 38 points in a road win over the Dallas Mavericks. He set career highs in points (18.8), rebounds (8.6) and assists (2.3) per game while also averaging 1.7 blocks. Some early names I’m hearing: * Former #UNM star and big leaguer Jordan Pacheco * Former #HailState HC Andy Cannizaro * @Cubs senior director Kyle Evans — Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) April 29, 2021 BREAKING: Sources tell @d1baseball that the @ncaa Selection … The 2018-19 season was Lopez's 11th, and it was his first with the Bucks after a nine-year tenure with the Nets and a one-year stint with the Lakers. [48] On November 3, 2017, he hit six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 34 points in a 124–112 win over his former team, the Brooklyn Nets. [47] In his debut for the Lakers in their season opener on October 19, 2017, Lopez scored 20 points in a 108–92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Lopez followed up his impressive rookie campaign with an even better sophomore season last year, and he enters 2010-11 as a truly elite fantasy player. Despite his improving play, however, the Nets struggled all season, finishing with one of the worst records in NBA history at 12-70; only 3 more wins than the 1972–73 Philadelphia 76ers. All signs point to Lopez being healthy for the start of the season, which would be a huge first step in his progress back toward helping out fantasy squads. About a week later in a win over the Hawks on Dec. 27, Lopez dished a season-high five assists, reaching the mark two more times during the season. Brook is a big that fits Warriors' system, shares the same timeline with their stars and will allow Wiseman grow without any rush. Expect a … Brook Robert Lopez (born April 1, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jeff Stotts goes deep on how much longer fantasy managers should expect to be without James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and other key players. Older brothers Chris and Alex both played at the prep level before Alex moved on to college basketball at Washington and Santa Clara. Brook Lopez, who attempted more threes last season than CJ McCollum or Trae Young, stands as proof. Lopez started in all the Nets' games in the 2009–10 season. [42] On February 15, 2017, he scored a season-high 36 points and tied his career high with eight blocks in a 129–125 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. 20, in a two-point win over Milwaukee, Lopez put together his best game of the season. Lopez finished the game with 3,127 career field goals made, a mark trailing only Buck Williams (3,981). He appeared in 75 games -- his most since 2010-11 -- and saw 29.6 minutes per game. All told, he double-doubled a dozen times on the year. He blocked seven shots as part of a 22-point, nine-rebound effort in Game 3 of that series, then double-doubled in both Game 4 and Game 5. He played two years of college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal and was selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. [7] In his second season, Lopez established career bests in minutes played per game (36.9) and rebounds per game (8.6) while averaging 18.8 points per game. With the Lakers, 41.0 percent of his overall field-goal attempts came from beyond the arc, compared to 33.0 percent the year prior and 1.2 percent the year before that. Lopez was selected to compete in the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge. Back on the court for the 2012-13 campaign after injuries limited him to five games the year before, Lopez looked like he hadn't missed a beat. In the NBA bubble on Aug. 8 against the Mavericks, the big man scored a season-high 34 points in addition to posting seven rebounds and two blocks. His best overall playoff effort was Game 1 against Miami, with Lopez recording 24 points (8-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two blocks, one steal and one rebound. His 51.3 field-goal percentage ranked 12th in the league, and his 22.7 PER ranked 10th. In Senior Year, As a 7 ft tall 235 lbs, He averaged 13.6 Points, 7.2 Rebounds and 2.5 Blocks. On January 30, 2013, NBA Commissioner David Stern selected Lopez to play in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, his first All-Star appearance, replacing Rajon Rondo who had suffered a season-ending ACL injury. The talented nucleus surrounding him may result in Lopez sacrificing some shot attempts, which could bump him down a tier among Fantasy centers since his value is largely driven by scoring and 3-point production. [59] Lopez signed a 4 year, $52 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks following the 2019 season.[60]. Brook is older than his twin brother Robin by one minute. The Nets were eliminated in a seven-game, first-round series by the Chicago Bulls. Because of their start the Nets fired head coach Lawrence Frank. In the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, Lopez hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Marquette Golden Eagles for an 82–81 overtime victory. On Apr. The team went on to lose 4-2 in the Conference Finals, and Lopez started all 15 games in the postseason. On the season as a whole, the rookie averaged 13.0 points on 53.1 percent shooting, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 assists in 30.5 minutes. The veteran center ranked second in total blocks (163), second in defensive rating (100.2), fourth in defensive win shares (4.1) and fifth in defensive box plus/minus (2.5). Some centers on this list might have better upside potential than Brook Lopez. After averaging 8.1 or more boards in each of his first two seasons, Lopez only pulled down 6.0 rebounds per night last year, which is inexcusable for a seven-footer with his skills. After a productive first season in Milwaukee, Lopez signed a four-year, $52 million extension to stay with the team. The loss of frontcourt partner Thaddeus Young might hurt, but Lopez should see more scoring opportunities than ever before. 2020 NBA Per Game Split Stats - Starting/Off Bench, 2020 NBA Per Game Split Stats - Days Rest. With the Pistons back to resting several regulars, including Mason Plumlee, Isaiah Stewart is one of Mike Barner's favorite plays. He appeared in 73 games -- his highest mark since the 2012-13 season. He also shot over 50 percent from the field during the postseason. Brook Lopez talks about the addition of P.J. His playstyle shifted dramatically with the Lakers, though the change began the year before. The Nets struggled to a 2-5 record without Lopez before he returned on December 14. Lopez has had more efficient seasons, but the rebounding and assist numbers were his best in six years. Lopez played all 82 games for the third straight season in 2010-11, starting all his appearances for a second consecutive year. [20] In the 17 games that Lopez played, he averaged 20.7 points 6 rebounds 56.3% from the field and 81.7% from the free throw line. Post #22 » by nate33 » Yesterday 5:18 pm Robin Lopez has been absolutely ridiculous with his hook shot over these last 2 months - just killing teams with it. Among his career highs, Lopez blocked 2.2 shots, drained 2.3 three-pointers, shot 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and converted 84.2 percent of his attempts from the charity stripe. Lopez moved from Hollywood to Oak Harbor, Washington, while in second grade to be near his older brother, Alex, who was playing basketball at the University of Washington at the time. For someone 7-0, 265, he could improve on the boards (he averaged 8.7 rpg last season), but he's a decent passer, blocks shots, and only Dwight Howard and Nene Hilario averaged more steals per game among centers than Lopez (0.7 spg) last year. Lopez played a key role for the Bucks last season, starting opposite Giannis Antetokounmpo in the frontcourt, where he averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and career highs in blocks (2.2), threes (2.3), three-point percentage (36.5) and free-throw percentage (84.2). The Nets finished the season 34-48 under head coach Lawrence Frank. The 2019-20 season also saw Lopez receive his second-lowest minutes per game average at 26.7. [29] On December 26, in a loss to the Washington Wizards, Lopez made nine field goals and passed Vince Carter (3,126) for second in franchise history. On Dec. 19 in a win over the Lakers, Lopez swiped a season-high four steals, also posting 10 points, four rebounds, three blocks and two assists. He ended up knocking down 1.8 treys per game at a 34.6 percent clip, a respectable mark for a player who had previously displayed little aptitude from beyond the arc. Myles Turner has evolved his game to adapt to the changing climate for NBA centers. Playing away from the basket also hurt Lopez’s impact on the offensive glass, which was never an area of strength to begin with. Boone is a much more rugged player and should limit Lopez's minutes against bigger front lines. [6] The Nets won their first game on December 4, 2009 against the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. Latest on Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN ... Preseason. The 7-foot center started 18 games for the Cardinal and produced 12.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. The 2011-12 season was largely lost for Lopez, who suffered a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during preseason play. In 2018-19, Lopez played 33.7 minutes, averaging 20.6 points (20th in the league), 7.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks (ninth in the league). The son of Deborah Ledford and Heriberto Lopez, Brook comes from a basketball family. The pair were plus-16.7 points per 100 possessions while on the floor together. Our historical fantasy ratings are standard scores calculated using 8-Category settings with 12 teams and 13 players per team. Preseason Odds: Championship +10000, Over-Under 48.0 Arena: Fiserv Forum Attendance: 721,692 (17th of 30) NBA 2019 Playoffs: Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-0) versus Detroit Pistons (Series Stats) Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Boston Celtics (Series Stats) The 32-year-old center has, in fact, seen his points per game decrease in five-consecutive seasons. [35] On March 24, with 22 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lopez moved past Vince Carter into second place on the Nets' career scoring list with 8,835 points. Of every teammate that Lopez spent at least 50 minutes on the court with, Anthony Morrow was the best fit. Not only was Lopez able to return and stay healthy last year, but he was able to revert back to his pre-injury productive ways. After a quiet game in the first round win over Cornell in the Big Dance, Lopez exploded for 30 points - including a buzzer-beater - in the second round win over Marquette. He was sidelined from Dec. 23 onward. [26], On June 26, 2015, Lopez opted out of his contract with the Nets to become a free agent. Lopez represented the United States at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, appearing in seven games and averaging 2.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. His grandfather played at the University of Colorado. In 2018, Lopez traveled to Malawi with the Clinton Foundation as a part of the NBA Cares initiative, looking into healthcare and economic opportunities for families and communities in Africa. Older brothers Chris and Alex both played at the prep level before Alex moved on to college basketball at Washington and Santa Clara. [54] After not making a single 3-point shot in his first six NBA seasons, Lopez became a reliable threat from deep, including making at least six 3-pointers in three out of four games for the Bucks between November 6–11. Lopez came off the bench for the first seven games of the season but then was given the starting nod and never relinquished it. Lopez tallied 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and a blocked shot across 31 minutes in Thursday's 120-109 victory over the Hawks. [53] On November 11, he had a career-high eight 3-pointers and 28 points in a 121–114 win over the Denver Nuggets. Watch NBA Games - Follow the game, scores and stats for NBA matchups. Health was once a serious concern for Lopez, but he’s played at least 72 games over the past four campaigns. In 2017-18, he made 1.5 threes per game at a 34.5 percent clip, and he racked up 15 performances with at least three triples. Arguably the best game of his career occurred during a seven-point win over the Hawks at home Nov. 14. As long as his foot injury doesn't resurface during the season, Lopez will be a solid source of all-around production. His best game of the season took place Nov. 3 during a 12-point win over the Nets. He averaged 20.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists (tied career high) and 1.7 blocks. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. He moved to his current hometown of Fresno, California, a year later, where he attended San Joaquin Memorial High School. Lopez was part of an especially successful five-man lineup also containing Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce and Andray Blatche. His best was a 36-point, 10-rebound effort at Portland on Feb. 23, which also included four steals, one assist and one block across 40 minutes. Lopez scored 22 points (9-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) to go along with four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Hornets. [9] During the season the Nets traded for all-star point guard Deron Williams. His 51.1 field-goal percentage ranked 19th. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 39 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 123-117 on Wednesday night in an anticipated matchup that fizzled with the Nets missing their biggest stars. The 2011-12 season was lost for Lopez, who suffered a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during preseason play. While the Nets made a number of offseason additions, there's no question that Lopez, now two years removed from a serious foot injury, is still the team's best player and top offensive threat. He's not an active defender and doesn't rebound very well outside his area. The big man logged 28.7 minutes per night as Milwaukee's starting center, appearing in 81 contests. He moved past Richard Jefferson (8,507 points) into third place on the Nets' career scoring list. [56] On January 1, Lopez had 25 points and made 7 of 12 from 3-point range in a 121–98 win over the Detroit Pistons. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team. He struggles with connecting counter-moves, but he can step out and hit the 8 to 10-foot jumper as well. During the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Magic, Lopez averaged 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Brook Lopez put up 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-3 FT) and 12 rebounds Thursday. He led all rookies in blocks (1.8) and field-goal percentage (53.1) while finishing second in rebounds (8.1) and sixth in points (13.0). He played in all 82 games in his first three seasons in the league, and in his other two non-injury seasons, he played in 74 and 72 games. [30], On January 2, 2016, Lopez recorded a then season-high 30 points and 13 rebounds in a 100–97 win over the Boston Celtics. He was selected to play in his first NBA All-Star Game in 2013. Tucker and what it means for the Bucks' quest for a championship. On Nov. 6 in a win over the Clippers, Lopez grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, reaching the mark again Aug. 2 against the Rockets. Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks. He also showed improvements on the defensive end of the court, blocking a career-high 2.1 shots per tilt. Topix is a technology company focusing on entertainment such as celebrities, pop culture, the offbeat, health, current events, and more. Lopez scored seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt) to go along with five rebonds, one steal and one block across 33 minutes in Monday's loss to the Suns. However, his consistency makes him a perfect center for the Milwaukee Bucks. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Seventeen games into the 2013-14 campaign, he went down with broken foot that cost him the remainder of the season. The move helped Lopez out significantly, as he saw his scoring average increase. Though the Lakers are in the midst of a similar rebuild to Brooklyn’s, Lopez will at least have the luxury of playing alongside a superior supporting cast, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jordan Clarkson, Lonzo Ball, Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram all capable of easing the scoring burden. He brought that energy into the playoffs, averaging 19.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 38.9 minutes, but the Nets lost the first-round series to Atlanta in six games. He also remained productive on the defensive side of the ball, swatting 1.5 shots per game. [23] He subsequently recorded 29 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in the 96-82 win. Twin brother Robin currently plies his trade with Brook in Milwaukee. Inked a rookie contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Brook and Robin both spent two years at Stanford - their mother's alma mater - before declaring for the 2013 Draft. Brook Lopez signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 17, 2018. He's one of the most gifted offensive big men in the game, and the Nets figure to use him as the primary option on the block again this season. Though the Nets had fully embraced a rebuild heading into 2016-17, Lopez ultimately stayed put once the trade deadline passed and saw his playing time fall below the 30-minute-per-game mark for the season, as the team often had little incentive to overexert their historically injury-prone star. The Nets finished the season 12-70 under coaches Lawrence Frank (0-16), Tom Barrise (0-2) and Kiki Vandeweghe (12-52). Lopez finished the season especially strong, averaging 20.7 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 33.0 minutes in March and April. The son of Deborah Ledford and Heriberto Lopez, Brook comes from a basketball family. Prior to the injury last season, Lopez was averaging 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 56 percent from the field and a career-best 82 percent at the free-throw line. But Lopez regressed in rebounding. Lopez agreed to a three-year, $60 million with the Nets this offseason. In his biggest game of the year, Mar. He averaged 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks (10th in the NBA). His best game of the season occurred during a one-point win over the Mavericks on the road. [1], The 2006–07 season was Lopez's first season at Stanford University. During the season Lopez averaged 20.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.5 blocks. Both teammates played with Lopez on their successful AAU team, the Elite Basketball Organization (EBO), along with Derrick Jasper and Tre'Von Willis, both of UNLV. He posted 32 points (13-20 FG, 6-6 FT), 18 rebounds, five blocks and two assists in 42 minutes. Brook Lopez re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 6, 2019. Brook Lopez was born in the Los Angeles district of North Hollywood to Deborah Ledford and his now-estranged father, Heriberto Lopez, a native of Cuba. Why Warriors? Lopez accumulated 33 double-doubles, plus three 30-point efforts, three games of 15-plus rebounds and 22 games with at least three blocks. Signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Missing 8-10 games isn't ideal, but the fact that Lopez has played, essentially, two healthy seasons following the repair of his broken feet is promising in some respects. At age 22, Lopez will continue to get better, and he's yet to miss a single game so far since joining the NBA. 2 in a loss to the Jazz. In his five-game stint, Lopez showed some of the offensive promise we’ve seen from him in the past, including a 38-point outburst against the Mavericks on Feb. 28. For the regular season and playoffs, Lopez hit at least three three-pointers in 34 games and blocked at least two shots in 54 games, including a season-high seven on Mar. Lopez posted 25 points (11-17 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes. He hit four three-pointers during the game, matching his career total for three-pointers made;[38] he also made multiple three-pointers in a game for the first time in his career. Watch free NBA video highlights, news, and analysis. The points were a season-high. Early indication is he'll be ready for the start of the season, but prospective owners should double-check his status before draft day. This marked the first time since 2010-11 that Lopez appeared in at least 80 games. While adding the three ball to his repertoire enhanced Lopez’s Fantasy portfolio, it didn’t necessarily elevate his overall value, as his mark from the field dipped to a career-worst 47.4 percent. One of only two players who was on the roster two years ago (Bojan Bogdanovic is the other), Lopez is coming off of arguably his best all-around season, in which he averaged 20.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and shot 51.1 percent from the floor. Lopez underwent offseason surgery to remove a calcium deposit in his right upper arm, but he’s expected to be back to full strength this season. Just two years prior, Lopez suffered a stress fracture and missed 77 games. Five games after his season debut, he injured his right ankle in a win over the Charlotte Bobcats. [46], On June 22, 2017, Lopez was traded, along with the rights to Kyle Kuzma (the 27th pick in the 2017 NBA draft), to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for D'Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov. Lopez finished fifth in the NBA in total two-point field-goal attempts (1,308). Warriors can extend this trade adding some of Houston's vets with … [40] On December 28, he scored 33 points and hit a career-high five three-pointers in a 101–99 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Lopez also posted 26 double-doubles. The Nets finished at 24-58, once again missing the playoffs.[10]. He's never been an adept rebounder despite his 7-foot frame, having averaged just 4.8 boards over the last three seasons and 6.5 for his career. Most notably, he was given a green light to shoot threes, taking 5.2 per contest and making 1.8 -- a 34.6 percent clip. In his first game Lopez came off the bench and had 8 points 8 rebounds and 2 blocks in 25 minutes. He racked up nine double-doubles, plus 10 games with at least 30 points and 21 games with three or more blocks. He started 72 of his 74 appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 23.4 minutes. His twin brother Robin Lopez is also an NBA player. [52] In his debut for the Bucks in their season opener on October 17, 2018, Lopez scored 14 points in a 113–112 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Brook Lopez was born in 1988 in North Hollywood, California. He averaged the most points per game (18.8) among all centers in the NBA, and it's hard to fault any part of his game. Lopez announced his return in grand fashion with 27 points in the season opener, and he went on to score 20-plus on 35 other occasions as well. Again, health will be the factor that dictates his value, but if Lopez can avoid another devastating injury, he'll be one of the most productive fantasy centers in nearly any format. Lopez shot 47.4 percent from the field and 81.0 percent from the charity stripe. [27], On July 9, 2015, Lopez re-signed with the Nets to a three-year deal. [58] In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Lopez scored a playoff career-high 29 points to lead the Bucks to a 108–100 win over the Toronto Raptors. Other than the two seasons that Lopez was sidelined due to foot surgery, he's been relatively durable. [41] On January 25, 2017, he had another 33-point effort while setting a career high with seven three-pointers in a 109–106 loss to the Miami Heat. The Nets finished the season 24-58 under head coach Avery Johnson. He was named to the All-Pac-10 First Team and an All-American Third Team his sophomore season. The Badgers' No. Following two years at Stanford, Lopez was selected with the 10th pick by the Nets in the 2008 NBA Draft. While the 26-year-old's durability is a huge concern at this point, he's been among the league's most productive big men when healthy. He hovered around the top-100 in most Fantasy formats last year and will probably do the same once again, though he could be worth drafting sooner if there’s any indication from coach Mike Budenholzer that Lopez will see a true starter’s workload. Twin brother Robin currently plies his trade with Brook in Milwaukee. The Nets finished the season 20-62 and played at the league's fastest pace (101.3). Lopez re-established himself as the Nets' primary option in the post, pouring in 19.4 points per game while shooting a very efficient 52 from the field and 76 percent from the free-throw line. That said, the team did commit $61-million to Lopez this summer, and Brooklyn doesn’t have much depth in the frontcourt, which should lead to plenty of opportunities in the low post for the Stanford product. Lopez’s career once looked like it could be destined for an early end after nagging foot injuries nearly wiped out his entire 2011-12 and 2013-14 campaigns, but those health concerns have mostly faded with the center suiting up for 70-plus games in each of the past three seasons. 20 against Dallas, Lopez fell just short of his career high with 38 points, 11 rebounds, a steal and two blocks against Dallas. Lopez played for the Nets for nine seasons and is the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Assuming Nets coach Avery Johnson can solve the mystery of Lopez’s vanishing rebounding skills, and with Williams helping push the young big man to another level offensively, Lopez should continue maturing into an All-Star-caliber pivot. On July 11, 2012, the Nets re-signed Lopez to a four-year, $61 million contract extension. He remained coming off the bench for three more games before starting alongside Plumlee on December 30 against Chicago with Kevin Garnett out resting. He played all 82 games again, this time starting every one. He hasn’t missed a game throughout his professional career, and this injury isn’t expected to linger, so owners shouldn’t be too worried about Lopez’s health going forward. While his rebounding numbers have been the subject of scrutiny throughout his career, Lopez's efficiency on the offensive end compensates for the deficit. [18] On November 15, 2013, Lopez logged 27 points and 7 rebounds in an overtime win over the Phoenix Suns. He posted 35 points (13-17 FG, 9-9 FT), seven blocks, five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 35 minutes. It was one of his 17 double-doubles on the season. The Bucks won a league-high 60 games, which earned the team the No. In his season debut against the Milwaukee Bucks, Lopez finished with 9 points and 2 boards. Despite the drop in minutes, Lopez still averaged 20-plus points per game for the fourth time in his career, and his scoring was much more diversified than it had been in the past. Fantasy Impact: He became the Nets' franchise leader in blocked shots, passing George Johnson's 863 blocks. [25] On April 6, he was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 30 through Sunday, April 5. He … He averaged 12.6 points and 6.0 rebounds over the course of his freshman season. [39] On November 15, he recorded 30 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in a 125–118 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lopez struggled rebounding the ball during the season and was criticized by head coach Avery Johnson because of his rebounding. Could Robert Williams be in store for a big performance? He was an All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention and was named to the All-Pac-10 Freshman Team. He added one block over 31 minutes of play. [45] With 25 points against the Boston Celtics on April 10, Lopez passed Williams to become the franchise's career leading scorer. On Dec. 7, in an eight-point win over the Bucks on the road, Lopez had his best game of the season. Lopez collected 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in a 143-136 loss to the Rockets on Thursday. In the team's third year in Brooklyn, Lopez appeared in 72 games, starting 44 and seeing 29.2 minutes per game. While possessing several polished post moves, Lopez still lacks a go-to move and often relies on a jump hook that is unrefined. The Nets started the 2009–10 season going 0-18, the worst start to a season in NBA history. He also held the 18th-best PER (21.7) and 20th-highest usage rate (27.3) in the NBA. Brook Lopez recorded 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3PT), four rebounds, and one assist Thursday night. [5] He was selected as NBA Rookie of the Month twice in the months of January and February. 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