Lakers Must Regret! 37-Year-Old Brook Lopez Matches LeBron & Curry with 9 Threes

On December 28, the Clippers dominated the Trail Blazers 119-103 on the road, earning a three-game winning streak, but the spotlight belonged to 37-year-old center Brook Lopez. Lopez went 9-of-14 from three, scoring 31 points, breaking his personal single-game three-point record and becoming the third player in NBA history to hit at least 9 threes at age 37 or older, joining LeBron James (2 times) and Stephen Curry (4 times).

Lopez’s threes came at crucial moments, especially during the third quarter when the Clippers turned the game around. He also added 2 blocks, moving up to 17th on the all-time blocks list. This dominant performance has silenced early-season doubts about his age and form.

Lakers fans might be feeling some regret. Lopez played for Los Angeles in the 2017-18 season, averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds before leaving during a rebuilding period. Today, the Lakers struggle with interior defense and spacing, and a modern center like Lopez—capable of stretching the floor and protecting the rim—would have been ideal for them.

Lopez’s career is a story of successful adaptation: once a low-post powerhouse with the Nets, he developed a lethal three-point shot, transforming into a top-tier floor-spacing center, and won a championship with the Bucks in 2021. From post monster to three-point artillery, Lopez’s journey is a testament to perseverance. Now, he leads the Clippers north, ready to shine again.