The Milwaukee Bucks lost veteran center Brook Lopez through free agency. The big man signed a two-year, $17.9 million contract to join the Los Angeles Clippers as a backup to Ivica Zubac. Lopez was part of the Bucks for seven years and was one of the most important players during their 2021 championship run.

Brook Lopez’s free agency decision exposed the uncertainty surrounding LeBron’s Lakers future and signaled a possible changing of the guard.

The Milwaukee Bucks got Brook Lopez, the Brooklyn Nets leading scorer, and ran all the NBA championship with him.

Dive into the Lakers' missed opportunity with Brook Lopez and how LeBron James played a crucial role in this story.