Karim López sits down moments after being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft and becoming the first Mexican‑born player ever drafted in Round 1. In this exclusive interview, López reflects on the emotion of representing an entire nation, the journey from turning pro at 14 to reaching the NBA, and why Memphis is the perfect fit for his game. He breaks down how his experience with the New Zealand Breakers prepared him for the Grizzlies’ style of play and why he believes he can contribute immediately. López also shares what Memphis fans can expect from his versatility, IQ, and work ethic. #nba #nbadraft -------- ▶️ Subscribe to Memphis Grizzlies on YouTube!: http://bit.ly/subscribe2memgrizz 📲 Get the Memphis Grizzlies mobile app: https://bit.ly/MemGrizzApp 🎟 Get single-game tickets now!: http://bit.ly/2R1msbz 🎟️ Explore season ticket options, benefits: https://on.nba.com/3a3l95l 🏀 Discover breaking news and latest team updates at: http://grizzlies.com/news ~Connect with Us~ 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌: http://bit.ly/GrizzInsta 𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑: http://bit.ly/GrizzTweets 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊: http://bit.ly/GrizzFB 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓: https://bit.ly/3Cdpf9g Official YouTube channel of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies. For more content and video features, visit Grizzlies.com. For more Memphis Grizzlies analysis plus mid-south sports and community news, follow Grind City Media on YouTube at: http://bit.ly/subscribe2gcm