Since the start of the season, Brook Lopez has embarked on a “rejuvenation” project. The giant of the Bucks is back in excellent physical shape and this translates into great performances and a crucial importance for the Daims. Brooky is holding on!
What do a diplodocus and Brook Lopez have in common? First of all, both of them are very tall beings, but I like them very much, they are also just as slow and the most striking similarity is in their longevity. You will have understood, Brook Lopez is an NBA dinosaur and at the beginning of the season the pivot of 34 banks surprises more than one. It must be said that we find a player who seems to be ten years younger and who every night drops his best stats for about five years. In six games, Splash Mountain averaged 15.3 pawns, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in 31.5 minutes of play.. Did you say “X Factor”? Because that’s exactly how it is, and the former downtown Brooklyn carries both ends of the courthouse. One shot makes his 3-point bombs swing, another launches into a fade defying any slowness near the circle … In short, Lopez is too big to be disturbed in attack, and what about his defensive solidity. If the Bucks are the best defense in the league with 103.8 points conceded per game, it’s not for nothing that Brook Lopez, who is currently the best blocker in the NBA. Also last night he showed at the Detroit lunches that he was in good shape with 24 checkers, 9 rebounds and 2 pancakes.
A more than strong start to the season, therefore, and visibly well irrigated by the fountain of youth. Because remember, seeing Robin Lopez’s twin again at this level necessarily pleases everyone when you see last year’s galleys. In 2021-22, Grandpa Brook had his back to the compost, which prevented him from weighing on the adventure of the Wisconsin troops by playing only 13 small matches. Despite a Bobby Portis in the oven and at the mill, the absence of the interior still limited Giannis and his henchmen. His return to prominence only confirms the fact, and if he can keep his back off the creaks he will receive the Benjamin Button of the Year trophy and possibly a new contract. In any case, on Milwaukee’s part, Brook Lopez’s contribution is praised and appreciated by the Greek God himself, as reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
“If I played Brook I wouldn’t provoke him. He is so big, so long. And he’s got great timing too. I’m glad he’s on our team. I’m glad he blocked the shots. I am happy that he is playing well for us and it is good to see him confident. In the defensive phase he is a beast and every time he is on the field we say something like … “Thank God he’s here”. He does all the behind-the-scenes work for the team and we really appreciate that. We are looking forward to a full and healthy season with Brook. “
Brook Lopez is over the moon at the start of the season, back pain is just a distant memory, and the 34-year-old giant has been posting his best stats for a while. Fundamental in defense, decisive in attack, Splash Mountain returns to the delight of the Bucks.
Text source: NBA.com, NBA Basketball, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
