The NBA world has witnessed many siblings share the court over the years. Stephen Curry and his brother Seth would surely be one of the most famous examples. They play for the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets respectively. Another example of siblings in the league would be Giannis and his brothers; Thanasis and Kostas. The latter has recently joined the G-League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Similarly, the Lopez brothers have also recently made waves, and fans have wondered if they are brothers. An interesting fact about the pair they are indeed brothers, twin brothers in fact. Brook Lopez plays for the Bucks and constantly plays a pivotal role in the Bucks’ wins every night. Robin Lopez, on the other hand, is now a Cleveland Cavaliers player but has not been able to make a huge impact on the team, playing only 31 games in the 2022-23 NBA season.
Where are Brook Lopez and Robin Lopez from?
The Lopez brothers were born in Los Angeles, USA, in 1988. Their father, Heriberto Lopez, was a baseball player, and their mother, Deborah Ledford, was a swimmer. It is no surprise that the Lopez siblings made it in the NBA, considering the background they hail from. Both of them attended the San Joaquin Memorial High School, but Brook was briefly living in Cuba with his older brother, Alex.
Speaking of Cuba, this was where his father Heriberto was from. A fascinating point to note about Heriberto was that he is a cousin of Marcelino Lopez, a former MLB player. For those who don’t know, Marcelino was a left-handed pitcher during his time and was crucial for the Baltimore Orioles’ success in the MLB.
Brook and Robin’s mother, Deborah, is of German, Scottish, and English descent, as multiple sources claim. However, these can be speculations only as none of the concerned parties have confirmed these facts. It is not a huge surprise that Brook and Robin have been successful, to say the least. Their family is filled with accomplished sporting individuals.
The Lopez brothers have played each other in the past, with Brook often coming out on top. They were on the same team; the Bucks for a season in 2020. That was until Robin left to join the Washington Wizards the next year. However, this meant that Robin was not fortunate enough to live the NBA title alongside his brother Brook.