Brook Lopez, 38, Went 6-for-6 From The Field Against The Lakers, And The NBA Just Took Notice

Brook Lopez, the 38-year-old veteran and oldest member of the Los Angeles Clippers, absolutely erupted off the bench Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, dropping 15 points on a perfect 6-for-6 from the field in just eight first-half minutes.

Lopez’s Early Season Surge Is No Fluke

This isn’t just a flash in the pan either. The big man was money, hitting both of his three-point attempts and going 1-for-2 from the free throw line, proving he’s still got the touch. His performance was critical as the Clippers and Lakers battled to a 64-64 tie at the half. And Lopez isn’t the only former Laker making noise against his old squad, with Rui Hachimura also pitching in 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting in that same first half. Talk about making a statement against your rivals!

Changing The Game, One Game At A Time

Lopez is starting his 19th NBA season, and he’s already making his presence felt in a huge way. He kicked off the year with a massive double-double in the Clippers’ season-opening victory over the Sacramento Kings, tallying 17 points and pulling down 11 rebounds, with 10 of those coming on the defensive end. After that opener, Lopez was clearly pumped, saying he was “just trying to change the game like I always do.” He added, “I was excited for the home opener, obviously, with great energy, but we are just trying to take it one game at a time and help my team win.” That veteran leadership and enthusiasm? You can’t buy that kind of impact, and he’s clearly fired up about the season ahead.

With Lopez coming off the bench and delivering this kind of efficiency and energy, the Clippers are looking like a team ready to make some noise. Can the veteran big man keep up this insane pace? If he does, he’ll be a critical piece for their success, proving that experience, and a red-hot hand, can still light up the scoreboard in the NBA.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.