Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/2007 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Karim López
28/10/2026
Karim López made his official NBA debut in the 2026–27 regular season when the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124–103. He entered in the final minutes of the game, played 2 minutes and 33 seconds and recorded one rebound, becoming a notable Mexican NBA debutant.
16/07/2026
Karim López made his NBA Summer League debut for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Atlanta Hawks, which Memphis won 96–64. He spoke afterwards about representing Mexico as the first Mexican player taken in the first round of the NBA draft, after Memphis traded back twice to select him at No. 21.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Karim Hiram López Mondaca is a Mexican professional basketball forward who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Joventut Badalona youth team and the New Zealand Breakers in Australia's National Basketball League. |
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| Draft | Selected 21st overall in the 2026 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Position | Small forward |
| Shoots | Right |
Family
| Father | Jesús Hiram López, who played for the Mexico national basketball team |
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Career
| Youth | Played two seasons for Joventut Badalona's B team, from 2022 to 2024 |
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| Professional | Debuted as a professional in the 2023–24 season; played for the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL, 2024–2026 |
| Notable Performances | Scored a career-high 32 points in a 97–95 Breakers win over Melbourne United on 30 January 2026 |
| International | Competed for Mexico at the 2022 Centrobasket U15 Championship |
| NBA | Memphis Grizzlies (jersey number 35, forward); drafted 21st overall in 2026 |
| NBA Summer League Debut | Made his Summer League debut for the Grizzlies on 16/07/2026 against the Atlanta Hawks |
| NBA Regular-Season Debut | Made his official NBA debut on 28/10/2026 in a 124–103 Grizzlies win at the Portland Trail Blazers |
| Injury Status | Missed a game in late October 2026 with a bone bruise in his right knee, then returned to availability |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tried soccer and taekwondo before focusing on basketball | |
| 2. Began training seriously for basketball at age 12, encouraged by his father | |
| 3. Described as handling the ball like a point guard despite his height | |
| 4. Is the youngest player in NBL history to record a double-double | |
| 5. Is set to be the first Mexico-born player selected in the first round of the NBA draft | |
| 6. Became the first Mexican player drafted in the first round of the NBA draft in 2026 | |
| 7. Is reported as the fifth Mexican-born player to appear in the NBA |
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