Robin Lopez: Deal of the century.

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  1. 420Phenom

    420Phenom New Member

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    What if I told you Olshey acquired a guy who plays defensively like Dwight Howard but he makes 13 million dollars less per year?

    Lopez: http://www.82games.com/1314/13POR15.HTM
    Howard: http://www.82games.com/1314/13HOU15.HTM

    On the year, their opponents numbers are essentially equal. Dwight gives up slightly more in eFG%, while Robin has a slightly higher iFG%, the difference is marginal. Dwight has a small edge in rebounding, Robin has a .1 better DRTG, Lopez gives up a lower PER, allows less assists, gets blocked less not to mention he can make his free throws! This is why NBA GM's are calling him the steal of the offseason.

    Olshey should be GM of the year. What a smooth criminal :pimp:
     
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    Funny thing is Lopez allows a higher EFG% than he shoots Howard does not. Gives up more FTA than he takes Howard does not. Gives up more rebounds than he gets Howard does not. Gives up more assists Howard does not. Gives up more points and PER Howard does not. Basically with the exception of the turnover battle which Lopez wins and Howard does not Lopez loses most major categories to his opponent each night.

    Howard C
    FGA eFG% FTA iFG Reb Ast T/O Blk PF Pts PER*
    -.1 .006 9.5 24% 4.2 .0 -2.1 .2 2.1 5.2 3.2
    Lopez
    -7.0 -.003 -.2 23% -.1 -.5 .9 .4 .9 -7.2 -1.4

    As you can see Howard wins almost all his match ups except T/O and FGA.
    Lopez wins T/O IFG% BLK and fouls but loses everywhere else.

    While Lopez has been a great addition Dwight Howard he is not.
    Also that slight rebounding edge is over 5 per 48 minutes not exactly slight.

    Still Lopez was a nice steal for the price we paid.
     
  3. Run BJM

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    Hes not remotely close to Dwight. For all he does well he can't defend the pick and roll like DH or protect the rim like Dwight, but very, very few centers can. Plus Dwight is an incredible rebounder.

    But Robin is possibly the best value of any center in the league. Hes playing as good or better than guys like Bogut, Sanders, Nene, Favors, Splitter, etc. yet hes paid less than half of what those guys get.
     
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    As he came in to the RG
    It was the sound of
    A crescendo
    He came into the arena
    He left bloodstains
    On the hard wood
    She ran under neither the basket
    He could see she
    Was a Rocket
    So she ran along the baseline
    She was stuck down
    Sent to the pine

    Howard are you ok? Are you ok? Are you ok Howard? (x4)

    Howard are you ok?
    Will you tell us that you’re ok?
    There’s a sign at the RG
    That he stuck you
    A crescendo Howard!
    He came into the arena
    He left bloodstains
    On the hard wood
    Then you ran along the baseline
    You were stuck down
    I was your doom!
    Howard are you ok? Are you ok? Are you ok Howard? (x3)

    You’ve been hit by

    You’ve been stuck by

    A Smooth Criminal!
     
  5. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Good call.

    Howard is putting up 18/13 numbers in 33 minutes/game and is DPOY type defender.

    Lopez is putting up 9/8 in 30 minutes.

    Howard is in the running for MVP, though LeBron probably wins again. Lopez, no way.

    But still, he's a bargain and fits this team well.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    The deal of the century was over the hill Gerald Wallace for the Damian Lillard draft pick.
     
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    NBA.com MVP rankings:

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    Good call.
     
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    How many MVP votes in his career? For Lopez?

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    Good call.
     
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    "Howard IS in the running for MVP, though LeBron probably wins again." - Denny Crane

    I didn't make any calls. I spoofed a song. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it. :(

    2011-2012... 2 years ago. IS that the present?
     
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    Must be an old song cause the RG is dead and gone.
     
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    He played hurt last year on a team he wanted no part of. He looks healthy this year.

    Do you expect Lopez to get a vote?
     
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    No. I don't expect Howard to either.
     
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    Do you expect Lopez to get votes for the All-Defense team?
     
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    It doesn't matter to me. He's been fantastic for Portland.
     
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    May as well quote my entire post, eh?
     
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    Robin has been great!

    However, I think it should be pointed out that Dwight doesn't have nearly the impact he had pre-injury. The nerve damage in his back was "severe enough" that doctors had retirement on the table.
     
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    I didn't object to that statement. ;)

    And, I didn't take you out of context by not including it.
     
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    http://thegoodpoint.com/dwight-howard-back-injury/
     
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    Lopez smokes Howard at the free throw line. I'd have added that to the comparison. Lopez makes his teammates better, alters shots, doesn't demand trades or argue with teammates while LaMarcus picks up the ball and lays it in, Lopez doesn't get coaches fired or alienate teammates...I could go on but I'm happy with Lopez and not a Howard fan by any stretch. Lopez is the 5th option on the team, Howard is the 1st-2nd option.
     
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  20. Run BJM

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    Lopez shoots 2 FTs a game. Who gives a shit?

    I don't like Howard either but I'd kill to get him on the Warriors.
     

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