Lopez's temper flares

[Mainstreet]

It appears Lopez's temper continues to flare... at least during or right after practice. It sounds like he really knows how to manhandle a door. I wish he could show some of that intensity on the court. See blog from Paul Coro dated 12-9-09 at azcentral.

Lopez has been talked to recently about his temper, with assistant coach Dan Majerle once tersely pulling him aside during a practice after one of his blow-ups. Lopez was angered today when he, Louis Amundson and Goran Dragic lost to Alando Tucker, Earl Clark and Jarron Collins.

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/PaulCoro/69194

 

[The Polecat]

Bundle it
Focus it
Use it
Put that passion on the floor with focus and you might actually become a player

 

[elindholm]

If I were that much worse than my twin brother, I'd be angry too.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

pretty much - the reason for these tantrums is because he can't get it done on the floor

has to go off on something, because of all the hustle and "activity" he just isn't a productive player

so now he is "passionate" as well - except to his coaches who apparently just want him to be a professional

 

[dodie53]

maybe he's getting hot headed because of his hair?

 

[SactownSunsFan]

maybe he's getting hot headed because of his hair?

Or maybe because of his name. His parents went 0 for 2 in the spring of '88.

 

[Sunshooter]

He should shave off his hair

 

[Linderbee]

Or maybe because of his name. His parents went 0 for 2 in the spring of '88.

They were April Fool's jokes.

 

[Mainstreet]

maybe he's getting hot headed because of his hair?

I know his hair should have absolutely nothing to do with his play, however, in his first game back from injury his hair was styled nicely and he played one of his best games. I do believe, for some people, how they look reflects how they perform. Anyway, if he were the slightest bit superstitious he should go back to a more styled look. If he could get his game going it would be worth the effort.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Someone so mediocre shouldn't have an ego so large that this type of crap happens.

Amare posterizes you every practice.
Shaq probably blasted you every day last year.
You aren't very good at the thing you were drafted for (defense).

Chill out 9th man. Chill out.

 

[Mainstreet]

I bet Jarron Collins schooled Lopez in the scrimmage mentioned. Lopez may be athletic but he does not have the strength or weight to finish.

 

[lauraw]

he's still young, he'll turn out ok...Hey Chaplin!!

 

[binkar]

I am just glad that he cares this much. When he first came I thought he cared far more about comic books.

 

[Yuma]

Sticky this thread. I have a feeling it will be revisited again.

 

[dodie53]

can the suns use Lopez as an 'enforcer'?

someone who will give the other teams' superstar a hard foul once in a while but won't be called as a flagrant foul.

 

[AfroSuns]

can the suns use Lopez as an 'enforcer'?

someone who will give the other teams' superstar a hard foul once in a while but won't be called as a flagrant foul.

Well, with a foul-a-minute he may already think he is one.