Draft Profiles and NBA Career Paths
Alex Lopez was selected 15th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, while his twin brother Chris Lopez was chosen 22nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets. Both twins played college basketball together at Stanford University, where Alex averaged 18.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, and Chris averaged 16.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Their draft positions placed them among the top international prospects in the 2025 class, according to NBA Draft Net.
The Lopez twins are the sons of former NBA player Felix Lopez, who played for the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors. Their combined collegiate stats and draft rankings made them one of the most talked-about sibling duos entering the league. Both twins signed rookie-scale contracts with their respective teams, with Alex Lopez's deal reportedly valued at $12.5 million over four years and Chris Lopez's at $11.8 million over four years, based on the latest NBA salary cap data from Spotrac.
Current NBA Contracts and Salary Figures
Alex Lopez Contract Details
Alex Lopez's rookie contract with the San Antonio Spurs includes a base salary of $3.2 million for the 2025-26 season, with a team option for the fourth year. His salary is projected to increase by 5% annually under the rookie scale, reaching $3.8 million by the 2027-28 season. The Spurs also included a performance bonus clause tied to minutes played, as reported by Spotrac.
Chris Lopez's rookie contract with the Charlotte Hornets has a base salary of $3.0 million for the 2025-26 season, with a team option for the fourth year. His salary is projected to reach $3.6 million by the 2027-28 season. Both twins are eligible for the NBA's rookie scale maximum, which is set at 120% of the scale amount for lottery picks, as outlined by the NBA CBA on the official NBA website.
Net Worth and Off-Court Earnings
Combined Net Worth and Endorsements
The Lopez twins have a combined estimated net worth of $15 million as of 2025, including rookie contracts, endorsements, and off-court earnings. Alex Lopez signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike, while Chris Lopez inked a partnership with Adidas. Both twins have also launched a joint media and content venture focused on basketball training and lifestyle, as reported by Forbes.
The twins' combined annual income from contracts and endorsements is estimated at $6.5 million for the 2025-26 season. Their off-court ventures include a YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers and a line of basketball training apparel. The twins are also involved in a charitable foundation focused on youth sports, which is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization, according to public records on the SEC website.