Lopez becomes NBA's 1st Mexico-born 1st-rounder (opens original article in a new tab)

Karim Lopez became the first Mexico-born player selected in the NBA draft's first round, chosen by the Detroit Pistons and later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He played in the Australian NBL and aims to inspire young people in Mexico through basketball.

• Karim Lopez was selected 21st in the NBA draft, making him the first Mexico-born player taken in the first round
• Lopez was traded from the Detroit Pistons to the Memphis Grizzlies after being drafted
• Lopez averaged 11.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in the Australian NBL last season