Karim Lopez expected to be first Mexican-born basketball taken in first round of NBA Draft

Karim Lopez expected to be first Mexican-born basketball taken in first round of NBA Draft

Top international prospect Karim Lopez declares for the 2026 NBA Draft after starring in Australia’s NBL, aiming to become the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round.

At five years old, crayons in hand, a young boy from Hermosillo, Mexico drew his dream on a piece of paper. It involved bright lights, a hardwood floor, and his name stitched across an NBA jersey.  … [+2502 chars]