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Eduardo Nájera Asserts Karim López Can Be the Best Mexican in Basketball History
Eduardo Nájera, a former Mexican NBA player, praised Karim López's talent and believes the young player from Sonora has the potential to become the best Mexican basketball player of all time.
During an interview with ESPN, Nájera pointed out that at 19 years old, López is still adapting to American basketball, and therefore needs patience to establish himself with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The former player also discussed Karim's assignments to the G League and clarified that playing in that competition should not be seen as a punishment, but rather as an opportunity to get more playing time and continue his development.
Nájera estimates that the Mexican player could start to stand out more strongly during his third season in the NBA. For now, Karim continues to gain experience while seeking to earn a spot in the top basketball league.
