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Brook Lopez wanted to scream like Kevin Garnett after dunking on his brother Robin | The Jump

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Milwaukee Bucks teammates Brook and Robin Lopez prepare to bring their sibling rivalry to the same locker room for the 2019-20 season.

Brook Lopez joined ESPN’s *The Jump* on August 12, 2019, to discuss the upcoming NBA campaign and the unique reality of being teammates with his twin brother, Robin Lopez. The duo, who share a long history of professional competition, are set to join forces in Milwaukee following Robin’s signing of a two-year deal with the Bucks in July 2019.

• Brook Lopez recalled a December 28, 2016, game where he threw down a powerful dunk over Robin, admitting he fought the urge to scream in his brother’s face with the intensity of his former teammate, Kevin Garnett.
• The Lopez twins are maintaining a strict policy of not speaking to one another while on the court, a tradition they intend to carry over despite sharing a locker room.
• Milwaukee now features two sets of brothers on the roster, with Brook and Robin joining Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo.

The Influence of Kevin Garnett

Brook’s competitive fire during his encounter with his brother in 2016 was heavily shaped by his time playing alongside Kevin Garnett on the Brooklyn Nets from 2013 to 2015. During those seasons, Garnett acted as a mentor, frequently praising Brook’s offensive versatility and perimeter shooting. Brook noted that in the heat of the moment against the Chicago Bulls, that specific brand of Garnett-esque intensity nearly boiled over.

I wanted to scream like Kevin Garnett right in his brother’s face.

Maintaining Fraternal Professionalism

Despite the prospect of playing on the same team, the twins remain committed to their deadpan, high-stakes approach to professional basketball. Brook jokingly suggested that the team should keep their lockers on opposite ends of the room to ensure the group maintains its focus and “cohesiveness.” This effort to separate their personal relationship from the job at hand is central to how both players approach their defensive responsibilities and team discipline.

As the twins enter their 12th NBA season, their shared tenure begins when Milwaukee tips off the regular season, marking the first time the pair has ever played together at the professional level.