Raul Lopez retires - bye bye Raul, we hardly knew ye

[My2Cents]

Steve Luhm ‏@sluhm
PG Raul Lopez has retired. In 2001, Jazz took him 24th. Also considered Tony Parker (28th to San Antonio). I know Jazz agonized over pick.
Lopez was a better shooter at the time. Knee injuries, of course, derailed his NBA career. Showed glimpses of his ability at times, though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B5gO7ZAUnY

 

[Jamezz]

He moved on to have a very prolific career in the spanish league and made a few appearances on the national team. OP repped for the recognition he deserves.

 

[Deleted member 848]

He tore his ACL twice before coming to the NBA, after getting drafted.

Super unfortunate.

 

[prodigy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umRhaQUSYCw

Hubie really sold him

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Raul will always be one of those what ifs. I was a fan

 

[infection]

I hated the pick when it was made. Eventually I came around. Was pretty hopeful of him being the heir-apparent PG and was certainly in the Lopez camp vs. Arroyo. I really thought he, Borchardt and Pavlovic were really going to be a good supporting force around Kirilenko.