NBL Next Stars

Karim Lopez

New Zealand Breakers

Small Forward

Height

202

Weight

D.O.B

12/4/07

@karim_lopez21

NBA DRAFT SELECTION

Karim

Lopez

Karim

Lopez

Karim

Lopez

Karim

Lopez

Bio

#

Karim Lopez completed two exceptional seasons with the New Zealand Breakers as part of the NBL Next Stars program.

Lopez, who helped the Breakers win the first-ever Ignite Cup Final during the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season, averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in his last NBL campaign, while shooting 49 per cent from the field.

The forward’s length and athleticism are highlighted by his ability to thrive in the open floor and defend multiple positions, making him one of the top prospects ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

The talented teenager led the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas in scoring, averaging 20.5 points per game, and impressed for the Mexican senior national team during the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico.

At the 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, Lopez created history by becoming the first-ever Mexican-born player to be drafted when the Detroit Pistons selected him with the 21st pick, before being traded to Memphis.

After a solid debut at the 2026 NBA Summer League, Lopez is preparing for a long NBA career.

No items found.

#

Videos

Watch Karim Lopez take on the NBL as the Next Star’s leading talent.

Next Stars Video Gallery →

For early access and updates, stay up to date with the hottest young basketball talent in the world. Sign up below and never miss a play or the next big moment.

By signing up you agree to the NBL Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Karim Lopez

New Zealand Breakers

Small Forward

Karim

Lopez

Karim

Lopez

Karim

Lopez

Karim

Lopez

Bio

#

#

Videos

Next Stop, NBA: Karim Lopez's Journey from the NBL to the Draft

NBA 2026 Draft Class: On The Clock with Karim Lopez

Karim Lopez Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies at #21

Karim Lopez' Best Plays of NBL26

Karim Lopez (12 points) Highlights vs. Adelaide 36ers

Karim Lopez (15 points) Highlights vs. Cairns Taipans

Karim Lopez (8 points) Highlights vs. Tasmania JackJumpers

Karim Lopez (32 points) Highlights vs. Melbourne United

Karim Lopez (21 points) Highlights vs. Adelaide 36ers

Karim Lopez (11 points) Highlights vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix

Karim Lopez (16 points) Highlights vs. Cairns Taipans

Karim Lopez (16 points) Highlights vs. Illawarra Hawks

Karim Lopez (11 points) Highlights vs. Sydney Kings

Karim Lopez (11 points) Highlights vs. Perth Wildcats

Karim Lopez (13 points) Highlights vs. Tasmania JackJumpers

Karim Lopez Highlights vs. Brisbane Bullets

Karim Lopez (7 points) Highlights vs. Cairns Taipans

Karim Lopez (8 points) Highlights vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix

Karim Lopez (15 points) Highlights vs. Tasmania JackJumpers

Karim Lopez (18 points) Highlights vs. Sydney Kings

Karim Lopez (15 points) Highlights vs. Cairns Taipans

Karim Lopez (4 points) Highlights vs. Perth Wildcats

Karim Lopez (13 points) Highlights vs. Brisbane Bullets

Karim Lopez (8 points) Highlights vs. Sydney Kings

Karim Lopez (11 points) Highlights vs. Adelaide 36ers

Karim Lopez (14 points) Highlights vs. Illawarra Hawks

Karim Lopez (7 points) Highlights vs. Brisbane Bullets

Karim Lopez (8 points) Highlights vs. Melbourne United

Karim Lopez (9 points) Highlights vs. Tasmania JackJumpers

Karim Lopez (4 points) Highlights vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix

Karim Lopez (16 points) Highlights vs. Illawarra Hawks

Karim Lopez (10 points) Highlights vs. Sydney Kings

Karim Lopez (16 points) Highlights vs. Perth Wildcats

Karim Lopez (14 PTS 6 REB) highlights vs Melbourne United

Karim Lopez RETURNS // Highlights vs Bullets

Karim Lopez BEST DUNKS // NBL25

Karim Lopez SHINES for Mexico // 26 PTS on 10-12 from the field 🌟

Karim Lopez (12 points) Highlights vs. Illawarra Hawks

Karim Lopez (11 points) Highlights vs. Cairns Taipans

Karim Lopez (20 points) Highlights vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix

Karim Lopez (19 points) Highlights vs. Melbourne United

Karim Lopez (16 points) Highlights vs. Illawarra Hawks

Karim Lopez (18 points) Highlights vs. Sydney Kings

Karim Lopez (12 points) Highlights vs. Adelaide 36ers

Karim Lopez (9 points) Highlights vs. Perth Wildcats

KARIM LOPEZ Top Plays // 1st Half of NBL25

Karim Lopez (8 points) Highlights vs. Tasmania Jackjumpers

Karim Lopez (17 points) Highlights vs. Melbourne United

Karim Lopez (17 points) Highlights vs. Adelaide 36ers

Karim Lopez (13 pts 10 reb) highlights vs Sydney Kings

Karim Lopez IMPRESSES on the NBA court 🔥

Karim Lopez (13 PTS 7 REB 4 AST) vs Utah Jazz

NBL Next Star Karim Lopez - First Day in New Zealand

Sign Up to Follow

News

Videos