López rewrites Mexico’s NBA draft story at 19
A 6'9" wing from Hermosillo, two Achilles recoveries and an NBL breakout — now the first Mexican-born first-round prospect in 30 years.
Karim López, a 6-foot-9 wing from Hermosillo, is on the verge of becoming the first Mexican-born player selected in the NBA draft’s first round in 30 years. 9 points per game in Australia’s NBL this season, capping a rapid rise from sun-baked courts in Sonora to the doorstep of the NBA. His journey includes two Achilles ruptures and multiple comebacks, each recovery sharper than the last.
