Dominican hoop star, Luis Felipe Lopez started for the Washington Wizards last night in their season opener with the Orlando Magics. No Hispanic has ever played in the NBA season opener before. Lopez scored 16, which was not enough to forestall the Wizards defeat 97-86. Lopez told reporters that he attached no importance to his personal score, rather that "the team was disposed to give me a real opportunity to show my talent." Lopez added, "One of my dreams has come true." (1 November 2000)
