Robin Lopez Update

[Sunburn]

Pretty much means he may be ready to go next series if he looks good during regular practice, maybe even limited minutes in game 7 if this series goes that far.

How do you know that?

 

[jagu]

I don't think he'll be in game 7 of this series. I hope he can make it to Game 2 of the next series.

 

[AfroSuns]

Agree, him showing up in this series is a reach, i think if he continues this way they should have him for second round, after getting back in shape a little.

 

[Superbone]

Actually St. Mary is worshipped, St. Francis of Assisi. There are plenty of Saints that people pray to. Why not the one that jumpkicked Wally Szcerbiak?

I don't get it. So you're a Bowen fan and a Suns fan?

Does not compute.

 

[Superbone]

I don't think he'll be in game 7 of this series. I hope he can make it to Game 2 of the next series.

There will be no game 7.

 

[jagu]

I don't get it. So you're a Bowen fan and a Suns fan?

Does not compute.

I'm not a bowen fan lol, the guy pissed me off so much. It's just funny how Bruce Bowen had to say “I’m a Christian,” he said. “Sometimes when we feel like we’re wrongfully accused, you have to look at it as people we try to emulate our lives after were wrongfully accused. It’s about how you handle that, more than anything else.”"That was his answer for cheap shots left and right.
http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/?p=12726

Thus he became St. Bruce to me...

 

[Superbone]

I'm not a bowen fan lol, the guy pissed me off so much. It's just funny how Bruce Bowen had to say “I’m a Christian,” he said. “Sometimes when we feel like we’re wrongfully accused, you have to look at it as people we try to emulate our lives after were wrongfully accused. It’s about how you handle that, more than anything else.”"That was his answer for cheap shots left and right.
http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/?p=12726

Thus he became St. Bruce to me...

Ha! OK, got it. Good stuff. I'd go for nailing him to a cross...

 

[Arizona's Finest]

damn man, if we can get to the next round and Robin can be a solid contributor, this team might just be able to make some serious noise this year!

HEAL UP ROBIN!

This is probably the kiss of death but I think we can beat SA with Robin rounding into form next series.

If we have him flowing if/when we play LA, who knows what could happen? They certainly haven't looked unstoppable so far and we could cause some problems if Robin can guard Bynum one on one and Amare can keep up the improved defense on Pau.

Oh I do. We would get steamrolled by King James and the Cavs

 

[Gaddabout]

Hmmm. Well, the last time Lopez played against the Lakers in a nationally televised game, he was a complete no-show. And that was when he was getting hot. So, I'm a little suspect how he might do against them in the playoffs, though I don't think the Suns can win a game without him in that matchup.

 

[AfroSuns]

Hmmm. Well, the last time Lopez played against the Lakers in a nationally televised game, he was a complete no-show. And that was when he was getting hot. So, I'm a little suspect how he might do against them in the playoffs, though I don't think the Suns can win a game without him in that matchup.

If we ever get there, playing the Lakers may be one of the few exception we may need Collins to play more and if Frye is hot in that series, it will be season over for LA.

 

[BC867]

I know this has said been said to death, but seriously... i never thought I'd see someone refer to Lopez as our returning hero AND agree!?

I expect that we won't see him until the 2nd round.

I think that his stepping back in at Center will be less of a challenge than Brandon Roy had as Shooting/Point Guard last night.

 

[82CardsGrad]

I expect that we won't see him until the 2nd round.

Good God man..........

 

[slinslin]

I expect that we won't see him until the 2nd round.

I think that his stepping back in at Center will be less of a challenge than Brandon Roy had as Shooting/Point Guard last night.

It would be different if Collins actually contributed but he is just holding the spot warm for Robin to come back.

 

[cly2tw]

Collins will be needed to defend TD in the 2nd round, with his experience and 6 fouls. So, it's not too bad an idea to give him the 10 min with the team here.

 

[Black Jesus]

We need Collins to foul TD every time and foul him hard.

 

[AzStevenCal]

We need Collins to foul TD every time and foul him hard.

I see some problems with that plan. Right now, when he has the ball, if you don't foul him he goes to the line and shoots 2 free throws. What will they do to us if we actually do foul him?

Steve

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I see some problems with that plan. Right now, when he has the ball, if you don't foul him he goes to the line and shoots 2 free throws. What will they do to us if we actually do foul him?

Steve

agreed. first we need to locate robert horry's location within the arena.

 

[Gaddabout]

If we ever get there, playing the Lakers may be one of the few exception we may need Collins to play more and if Frye is hot in that series, it will be season over for LA.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if Lopez is activated for another series, Collins has to be deactivated, right?

 

[Cheesebeef]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if Lopez is activated for another series, Collins has to be deactivated, right?

wouldn't they deactivate Jones?

 

[AfroSuns]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if Lopez is activated for another series, Collins has to be deactivated, right?

Not necessarily, if he can show he can at least make players like Bynum and Duncan work for their shots, not sure how effective he will be seeing how he was useless against LMA.

 

[AzStevenCal]

agreed. first we need to locate robert horry's location within the arena.

Ask the towel boy.

Steve

 

[elindholm]

Lopez/Stoudemire/Hill/Richardson/Nash
Frye/Amundson/Dudley/Barbosa/Dragic
Collins
Clark

Deactivate Jones and Griffin.

 

[Covert Rain]

Lopez/Stoudemire/Hill/Richardson/Nash
Frye/Amundson/Dudley/Barbosa/Dragic
Collins
Clark

Deactivate Jones and Griffin.

That is probably what will happen though I would prefer Collins/Griffin.

 

[devilalum]

That is probably what will happen though I would prefer Collins/Griffin.

Just pick the one with the warmest butt.

 

[Sunburn]

I'm uneasy about the certainty of Lopez's return. Is it a sure thing he'll be back for the second round. I've really heard nothing solid stating this.