Lopez Appreciation Thread

[HailBlazers]

Beastin it! Guy is really thriving in his role here. Great performance tonight.

 

[Natebishop3]

Neil Olshey is the man.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I was thoroughly impressed with him tonight. Amazing effort

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

ROLO

 

[RR7]

I wanted to overpay, but gonna throw out how much I wanted to add him in the offseason. RR7 appreciation thread! lol

 

[KeepOnRollin]

He has been the difference this year and he deserves a thread for sure but I think this is the 3rd one already.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yea him and Neil Oshley are neck and neck for most appreciation threads

Eh, I think we've only bumped the Olshey thread.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Early on I thought he was missing a lot of rebounds that should have been his, but he definitely made up for it down the stretch.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Our one-two punch was tired, but our three-four punch came through! Lopez is essential to our success!

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Early on I thought he was missing a lot of rebounds that should have been his, but he definitely made up for it down the stretch.

The entire team was being outhustled and outplayed, being beat to rebounds, loose balls etc in the first half. Wasn't just him. I think they were fighting fatigue and them losing the streak was enough to get them going in the third. That and the fan base decided to show in the third.

 

[KingSpeed]

He still has room to grow and is very young. This was an excellent pick. I wanted Bynum. I was wrong.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

The entire team was being outhustled and outplayed, being beat to rebounds, loose balls etc in the first half. Wasn't just him. I think they were fighting fatigue and them losing the streak was enough to get them going in the third. That and the fan base decided to show in the third.

On this note, I'm not sure why we need to see 'Let's Make Some Noise' to come alive. We as Blazer Fans have enough of an understanding of the game and our team to know when to make noise. Whats astonishing. The base was at a 6 and then the megatron pumped up the 'Let's make noise', they went to a 9 or 10. Not sure why we need that to support a team that went 4-0 on a grueling road trip. Should have been ready to cheer and pump these guys up.

 

[MickZagger]

I'm uber appreciative of my man RoLo!

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

“Robin was fantastic. He obviously was a presence in the paint. He got whatever rebounds he got – 16, but he kept pursuing the ball. Even the ones he didn’t get, he kept balls alive. He just plays hard. He’s a team guy and he wants to do what we need him to do.” - Stotts

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Watching Lopez as he comes in with 7:47 in the 2nd down 18

Lopez with 2 offensive boards (missed the 1st shot at the rim) hit a put back
Lopez with another offensive board and put back.
Solid box out allowing Lillard to secure the rebound
Gets back on D and grabs LAs arm to pull him to cover the loose man on the block so he can get back to his man
Lopez makes a great cut to the rim, but misses the layin
Another solid box out on Noah so another Blazer can get the board.
Lopez with a solid rebound on D
Gets another offensive board, and put back
Lopez gets excellent position for another offensive board (Batum fouled shooting a 3)
Lopez blocks Deng’s shot, and secures the rebound
Matthews bad pass as Lopez rolls to the rim (half time)

6 points 6 boards 1 block 1 turnover(3 in the key) The guy knows his role, his head is always in the game doing what Portland needs him to do, and he works his butt off. He’s a beast and was key in keeping Portland in this game.

 

[STOMP]

He has been the difference this year and he deserves a thread for sure but I think this is the 3rd one already.

Robin has been a huge upgrade at the 5, but Wes has ratcheted up his play several notches over career averages and the bench upgrade has also been a significant factor. Not many teams in the league feature players at all 5 spots who are at least average NBA starters and it sure is nice not to have the worst bench in the league.

staying healthy

STOMP

 

[magnifier661]

Asik who?

 

[Blazinaway]

Asik who?

I hope the Rose injury is not as bad as feared, but if it is Noah could also be available as Chi clears their roster and goes for young players and picks.

 

[Sinobas]

Robin Lopez has a standing reach of 9'5, which is the same as Hasheem Thabeet.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I'm uber appreciative of my man RoLo!

You're using "uber" an uber-lot. What's up?

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Watching Lopez as he comes in with 7:47 in the 2nd down 18

Lopez with 2 offensive boards (missed the 1st shot at the rim) hit a put back
Lopez with another offensive board and put back.
Solid box out allowing Lillard to secure the rebound
Gets back on D and grabs LAs arm to pull him to cover the loose man on the block so he can get back to his man
Lopez makes a great cut to the rim, but misses the layin
Another solid box out on Noah so another Blazer can get the board.
Lopez with a solid rebound on D
Gets another offensive board, and put back
Lopez gets excellent position for another offensive board (Batum fouled shooting a 3)
Lopez blocks Deng’s shot, and secures the rebound
Matthews bad pass as Lopez rolls to the rim (half time)

6 points 6 boards 1 block 1 turnover(3 in the key) The guy knows his role, his head is always in the game doing what Portland needs him to do, and he works his butt off. He’s a beast and was key in keeping Portland in this game.

Super post, repped!

I just love the way this kid plays the game!

 

[Eastoff]

Neil Olshey is the man.

Tyreke Evans isn't even starting, and getting under 27mpg on NOP.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Beastin it! Guy is really thriving in his role here. Great performance tonight.

He's better than I thought he would be for our team. He's proving me wrong so far. Keep it up, Caveman!

 

[HailBlazers]

He's better than I thought he would be for our team. He's proving me wrong so far. Keep it up, Caveman!

Bump. It's been Kept.