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Clippers’ Brook Lopez breaks silence on leaving Bucks for LA
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Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez has finally opened up about his decision to leave the Milwaukee Bucks amid NBA Free Agency. The 2021 NBA Champion agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Clippers . He joins a loaded roster featuring Kawhi Leonard , James Harden , and head coach Tyronn Lue. For Lopez, the move to LA isn't just a career shift, it's a meaningful homecoming.
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The 37-year-old center spoke at Summer League in Las Vegas, sharing his excitement about joining a franchise on the rise. "It's crazy to see, but it's very cool," Lopez said. "Seeing the climb, the ascent. I'm a Cali boy. I grew up in the Valley, in North Hollywood."
He added, "I'm glad to be a part of it, and hopefully, I can help take them even further up."
For Brook Lopez , the move is not just about basketball, it's about returning to Southern California and reuniting with Clippers executive Lawrence Frank, who coached him early in his career with the Nets .
After seven successful seasons in Milwaukee, highlighted by a 2021 NBA championship, Lopez shifts to a new role in LA. While Ivica Zubac remains the starting center, the Clippers expect Lopez to play a key supporting role off the bench. "I think we complement each other extremely well. Obviously, we'll be very big. I think we'll be great defensively, just dominating the paint, sealing the paint off," he explained.
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Lopez emphasized that the depth and experience of the Clippers' roster played a major role in his decision. He noted that the team has been successful for quite some time, with future Hall of Famers, All-Stars, and a strong culture, exactly the kind of environment he wants to be part of.
His decision also signals that the Bucks shifted direction , as roster changes and cap constraints prevented them from keeping the core intact. Still, Lopez brings no regrets to LA and carries a clear mission.
He said the money is nice, but that's not what drives him. "I love playing, I love winning, and these guys are all about that. So, it's a perfect fit."
For Lopez, it's not just a new chapter, it's a homecoming with championship goals. Amid a high-stakes NBA Free Agency period, the Clippers have built a deep, veteran-loaded roster that just might have the pieces to finally bring home their first NBA title
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