Euroleague could be an option for Robin Lopez

Free agent Robin Lopez is willing to consider playing in Europe if he doesn’t get an offer from an NBA team, writes Cesare Milanti of Eurohoops. The 36-year-old center has been on the open market since the Kings acquired him and released him at last season’s trade deadline.

““I would absolutely consider it,” Lopez responded when asked if joining the Euroleague was possible. “I know how passionate the fans are and how high the level of basketball is..”

Lopez signed with the Bucks last summer to give them another big man on the bench and to join forces with his twin brother. Brook LopezHe played 16 games in total before Milwaukee sent him to Sacramento on Feb. 8 in a cash trade to open up a roster spot and reduce his tax bill. The Kings released him the same day.

Lopez has become a journeyman late in his career, changing teams every offseason since 2019. He has played for nine teams since being selected with the 15th pick in the 2008 draft and has career averages of 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 992 games.

Lopez spoke to reporters Saturday after participating in Goran Dragics’ farewell game in Slovenia. They both started their NBA careers in Phoenix in 2008.

“We were beginners together, and he was someone I could turn to because he had been a professional in Europe before. Lopez said. “Gogi was someone I could always look up to and use as a role model..”

After watching Dragic end his career, Lopez acknowledged that retirement might not be far away for him, too.

“If it happens, it happens, he said. “I’ve had a great career so far, not as good as Goran’s, but I’m grateful for everything I’ve been given.“