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Robin Lopez Live Chat: Thursday, March 18

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[Note by Seth Pollack, 03/18/10 5:06 PM MST ]

Robin stopped by after Suns practice today for what was originally planned to be 15 or maybe 30 minutes. He stayed nearly two hours answering a range of questions.

On the court, Robin is a self-described "enforcer". In the chat he was was funny and showed his quirky side with answers like this:

Q. Who has more success with girls, you or your brother? Would you like to play again with him in the same team? or does it bother you somehow?

A. Obviously I do that’s a foolish question. He can be a ballhog and idiot sometimes, but it’s always nice to have a decoy like him out on the floor to open up the lane for me. He’s pretty ok at that.

 

Big thanks to Robin for his time today!

Star-divide

Robin Lopez will be joining us for a Live Chat on Thursday, March 18th after Suns practice. That should be somewhere between 11:30am and 12:30pm AZ Time (which will be PST on the 17th).

As we did with Goran, go ahead and start leaving your questions now. Robin will jump straight into the Live Chat mode when he arrives and then if there's time will circle back to any questions left in advance. 

Mark your calendars, bring you lunch to the office, whatever it takes to be here!

 

Ed Note: Civil and polite questions only. Robin is our guest here and we won't tolerate people hiding behind their screens to lob silly grenades. If you wouldn't ask him the question to his face, don't ask it here. Thanks

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Hey Robin, what shampoo do you use?

We all want to fall in love. Why? Because that experience makes us feel completely alive,where every sense is heightened, and every emotion is magnified. Our everyday reality is shattered and we are flying into the heavens. It may only last a moment, an hour, or an afternoon, but that doesn't diminish its value, because we are left with memoriesthat we treasure for the rest of our lives.

by Spit_Fire on Mar 13, 2010 9:10 AM MST reply actions  

That’s a secret, If you want hair tips, I can connect you to Lou ;-)

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Who is the toughest player you've had to guard so far?

…and why?

"Do not pray for easier lives; Pray to be stronger men."
~ John F. Kennedy

!The #1 Suns fan this side of the pond!

by DukeNukeco on Mar 13, 2010 9:53 AM MST reply actions  

I’d have to say Tim Duncan. If you can manage to take away the drive, you kind of have to settle for his bank, just put a hand up and hope it goes out. He’s a very cerebral player.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Which player did you most admire when growing up?

"Do not pray for easier lives; Pray to be stronger men."
~ John F. Kennedy

!The #1 Suns fan this side of the pond!

by DukeNukeco on Mar 13, 2010 10:10 AM MST reply actions  

This is a suns site, so I might have to bite my tounge. when i was really little it was Magic, but middle school on it starts with a Timmy and ends with a D

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

We're just glad you didn't give their teams the shout out... :)

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

what is your goal(in terms of basketball) by the end of this year?

by VLsunsfan on Mar 13, 2010 10:22 AM MST reply actions  

We have a lot of vets on this team, and I have to imagine the mant a championship before they’re done. I’m going to do whatever I can to assist in that. And for myself, I want to work on my one on one post game at both ends of the floor.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

Being such a passionate player, is there anything that you do before the game to pump you up? Some players have music, some players have certain rituals to get into their element. What do you do?

Bright Side of the Sun, for all things Phoenix Suns. Twitter: @iamtrevorpaxton

by Trevor Paxton on Mar 13, 2010 10:35 AM MST reply actions  

We have a close enough team so that everybody feels pretty relaxed before a game. I think it’s key for myself to get up for a game, but not neccesarily to uptight. I just try to find a good balance before i step on the court.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

who has more success with girls, you or your brother?

would you like to play again with him in the same team? or does it bother you somehow?

by perep on Mar 13, 2010 12:00 PM MST reply actions  

REC FTW! LOPEZ IS MY FAVORITE

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Knowing you’re a big comic fan, who is your favorite superhero and why? Conversely, who is your favorite villain and why?

Bright Side of the Sun, for all things Phoenix Suns. Twitter: @iamtrevorpaxton

by Trevor Paxton on Mar 13, 2010 2:38 PM MST reply actions  

I’ve gotta go with the flash. Aside from wishing I was faster myself, I just think there are a lot of things that are overlooked with the power of super speed. Most people equate it with running when it can be much more.

If I had to pick a villain, I’d have to go with Lex Luthor. I love the fact that the foil for a super man would be the perfect human. Also, from Grant Morrison’s run on JLA, Prometheus (Pre-Cry for Justice (Because in my opinion, that wasn’t him :D))

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey Robin, love your game and your future!

On Friday night, Andrew Bynum grabbed some rebounds over you even though you had inside position. What is the main thing you would do differently next time, to get those rebounds? Time the jump better? Balance? Or what?

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 14, 2010 9:29 AM MDT reply actions  

That’s a tough situation because as you pointed out, Bynum is just so long. I need to stick with the position i had, just concentrate more on riding him out.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions  

Have you noticed

if teams are playing you differently now than last month? That’s a real sign of respect, if so.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 14, 2010 9:30 AM MDT reply actions  

Yeah I have, thanks. It’s made it a little more difficult for me but as I’ve sasid I’m working on developing counters to their plans and I think I’ve just about adjusted to that. It’ll be nice to gauge myself with tomorrow’s game v.s. Utah.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Enjoyed it when you and your brother really went at it earlier this year...

Has this quasi-sibling rivalry of yours ever degenerated into full fledged man-o-man contest of dunking or shooting?

"I especially liked the part where I dunked on the McDonalds All-American dude..."

Anonymous high-school player after a Virginia basketball state championship game...

by Daryl Ray on Mar 16, 2010 4:43 PM MDT reply actions  

Haha well I can tell you we used to have battles in the driveway at home. The landscape was the true loser.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL..Would have loved to see that!!!

"I especially liked the part where I dunked on the McDonalds All-American dude..."

Anonymous high-school player after a Virginia basketball state championship game...

by Daryl Ray on Mar 18, 2010 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin, another comic related question

Are you more of a Marvel or DC kind of guy, or are you into the smaller companies like Image; and If there was to be a “RoLo” comic, who would you want to write it and draw it?

Also was it hard to adjust to playing with Steve, considering how spontaneous some of his passes are, and how they can catch guys off guard? What do you have to do to get ready for those kind of passes, especially out of the pick and roll situation? Keep up the great play!

Trying to rep Canada on the Bright Side.

by Willman on Mar 16, 2010 5:17 PM MDT reply actions  

Thanks I will! DC guy, that dowsn’t mean I don’t like Marvel but I love the mythical feel of DC heroes wheras their marvel counterparts are more street level. If I had to pick and artist, It’d be a toss up between John Romita Jr, Art Adams and Todd Nauck.

With Steve, you just always have to keep your hands ready, Fortunatly I played with a guard like that in high school,bviously not in skill level, but somebody who was looking to make the extra pass. He was a big steve fan, but then again, who isn’t??

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

Future question

Hi Robin,

Do you see the future of the Phoenix suns with Goran Dragic and youself as key pieces?
What would they need to surround you with in order to win a championship?

by Chucko667 on Mar 16, 2010 5:36 PM MDT reply actions  

I love the idea of staying here with Goran (and our respective girlfriends). I think along with Earl, Lou, Taylor and JD, we have a nice group of young guys.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

What's that ONE thing you need to improve the most, this summer

I know you’re going to work on a lot of areas in general, but just play along for a moment.

If you were only given a chance to work on ONE thing this summer, to turn one weakness into a strength, or one strength into an uber-strength, what would that be?

Rebounding, post-up offense, positional defense, shot-blocking, face-up offense… what?

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 8:49 AM MDT reply actions  

If I had to pick one, it’d be positional defense, That’s what I’m in there to do, so if I can get better at that, I will.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

awesome answer

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do you feel somewhat vindicated this year? Last year, many fans and pundits were down on you, unfavorably contrasting you to your brother, even though he was playing on a team that had nothing to lose by starting a rookie center and playing him 40 minutes a night. Either way, your impact this year since starting has been shocking, and it’s got to make you feel good. What are your thoughts?

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 9:27 AM MDT reply actions  

Thanks for the kind words. You can’t let anything you hear really bother you. If I had, when I got my chance this year it could have really affected me in a negative way. I Just try to go out there and do my part for the team down low.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

Diet Question

Hey Robin,

What is your diet like? What types of food do you eat and how much of it do you eat a day?

by SunsFTW on Mar 18, 2010 10:19 AM MDT reply actions  

Honestly It’s not what it once was. Not to say I’m eating a lot of fatty foods, but I’m actually eating less just because I’m by no means a great cook. I just stick with pasta as a rule of thumb. I’m not quite as diet concious as the rest of the team, say JD or Steve.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin!!

You are playing great!

What nickname do you like the best? What name do your teammates call you the most?

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 10:58 AM MDT reply actions  

At stanford I had quite a few, Beast, BW, Big Simba…a lot of the guys in PHX just keep it simple with RoLo, though Channing is pushing Mt. Robin (like a volcano.) But he’s the one that got suspended ;-)

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions   2 recs

Not many people can say they’ve had Steve Nash’s balls in their face for 2 minutes. How was that experience?

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 11:29 AM MDT reply actions  

It was…an experience

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

What are your top 3 favorite places to eat in Phoenix?

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:05 PM MDT reply actions  

I haven’t really found the time to, though I will be heading to the one out here in may.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions  

unless you're still in the playoffs!

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

I had never tried before but ahem singing comes naturally to the ahem good preformers. You just step on stage and light it up.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

Thanks, but I’ve got it on my comp. The ahem good ahem singers watch their preformances all the time to try to improve, i’m no different. Every night before i go to bed…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

I noticed that you are quickly rising in the CBS Dunk-O-Meter stats....

I love the way you dunk with authority!!!! With a full season under your belt, you would have been close to the league leaders right now…My question is, What is more satisfying…A Steve Nash alley-oop, a put-back slam or dunking over an opposing big man???

"I especially liked the part where I dunked on the McDonalds All-American dude..."

Anonymous high-school player after a Virginia basketball state championship game...

by Daryl Ray on Mar 18, 2010 1:10 PM MDT reply actions  

Thanks! I’d have to say, when possibly, the Nash oop over the oposing big man.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

What is the funniest thing somebody has said/done to you after a massive RoLo BLOCK?!

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:12 PM MDT reply actions  

In high school I had a delegated “screamer.” I wouldn’t say anything, but my guy roared it up on the bench haha.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

LOL

That’s hilarious.

by tptman on Mar 18, 2010 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do you think NBA centers are underappreciated?

I really appreciate your work( and the other guys too) at the defensive end, contesting those shots and going after dunks even though its a gamble.

The Suns - Never fails to disappoint 53% of the time, all the time.

by Larfleeze on Mar 18, 2010 1:19 PM MDT reply actions  

What team would you like to match up with in the Playoffs?

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:20 PM MDT reply actions  

How did you like the bay area during your years at Stanford?

As a bay area resident, I’m wondering what you liked about the bay and what your favorite locations were…

Thanks!


"It seems like my whole life I’ve been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance."

by sreekar13 on Mar 18, 2010 1:25 PM MDT reply actions  

I am a bay area resident also :)

"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire

by Suns R Us on Mar 18, 2010 1:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

BAY AREA FTW!!!

I’m in Atlanta for college right now though…


"It seems like my whole life I’ve been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance."

by sreekar13 on Mar 18, 2010 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

What’s it like playing with Grant Hill? It must be a little weird/amazing considering he entered the league when you were 6 I think, and now you’re playing with him.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 1:27 PM MDT reply actions  

Hey Robin and welcome!

Who are you picking to win the NCAA tournament this year?

Trying to rep Canada on the Bright Side.

by Willman on Mar 18, 2010 1:28 PM MDT reply actions  

Who do you feel closest to on the team?

I can tell that that everyone on the team is obviously close with each other, but who do you really feel closest to, talk to the most, etc?


"It seems like my whole life I’ve been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance."

by sreekar13 on Mar 18, 2010 1:30 PM MDT reply actions  

The guy I’m closest with is Goran. We obviously came in together and have developed a nice bond on and off the court. That and he’s always tagging along so i kind of have to put up with him. ;-)

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

LOL Does he make you eat his slovenian food or listen to his horrible slovenian music?

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

you have GOT to hear his ringtones…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

lol - maybe we can get a JMZ vid featuring Mt. Robin and the Dragon's ringtones :)

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 3:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

Have you and Steve ever discussed both being #15 picks?

It seems like it would be an interesting topic of conversation…along with his balls.

Trying to rep Canada on the Bright Side.

by Willman on Mar 18, 2010 1:33 PM MDT reply actions  

you’d be suprised how frequently both topics come up

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

What do you spend most of your free time doing?

I mean besides pumping iron and working on your sweet skills

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 1:34 PM MDT reply actions  

How pissed/surprised were you in that one Steve Nash video where Barbosa (the Avatar) woke you up?

That was hilarious!!!


"It seems like my whole life I’ve been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance."

by sreekar13 on Mar 18, 2010 1:37 PM MDT reply actions  

More seriously

Do you prefer the situation you’re in (on a good team, limited and sometimes inconsistent minutes, high expectations) or would you rather switch places with your brother (lots of minutes and touches, more individual recognition, but on a bad team)?

Grant Hill is totally the next MJ!!

by gadogry on Mar 18, 2010 1:40 PM MDT reply actions  

I love the situation I’m in right now and I wouldn’t trade It for anything. But if i was in it for thee touches, it depends how bad the team is…seven games is…rough…He’s playing out of his mind well though, and probably handling better than i would.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin

If there was one part of your game you could improve on, what would it be? Also what aspect of your game do you feel is the strongest?

by AcucracK on Mar 18, 2010 1:41 PM MDT reply actions  

riding my man out after boxing him out.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin, in your opinion who has the better Fro? You or Anderson Varejao?

"What I've achieved now is something that I always figured I would as a kid. I've had that type of determination since I was a youngster playing around the playgrounds, getting dirty after school." - Amare Stoudemire

by Suns R Us on Mar 18, 2010 1:52 PM MDT reply actions  

keep i mind he spends A LOT more on it than me. So with that in mind, Me.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

Plus he (Varajao) has to flop for his to get any attention

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin

what’s the difference of playing for Porter and Gentry?

by Diego Queiroz on Mar 18, 2010 1:53 PM MDT reply actions  

Coach Gentry has put a huge amount of trust in everybody on the team, from steve and grant to earl and taylor. With that kind of faith in you it’s a huge weight off your back. you can just go out there and play.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey Sideshow Bob

why can’t you kill bart simpson yet? geez. i mean, he’s only 9 years old…

by blank_38 on Mar 18, 2010 1:57 PM MDT reply actions  

It’s not bart, it’s his little sister lisa, who i’m rather ambivelent to.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

What was your first thought when you found out you were drafted by the Suns?

by Beavis 25 on Mar 18, 2010 2:03 PM MDT reply actions  

thank go the kings didn’t pick me

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Robin, are you still chill with Michelle Wie?

by Ben Golliver on Mar 18, 2010 2:04 PM MDT reply actions  

yeah we’re still friends we keep in touch.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin,

Can you break a door on Robert Horry’s head?

Thank you.

by Diego Queiroz on Mar 18, 2010 2:05 PM MDT reply actions  

I’d have to meet him and have a proper introduction…you know what they say about first impressions…
second impressions though…haha jk robert

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:22 PM MDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oldie but goodie DC comic book question

Did you feel that Superman’s death in the 90s was jumping the shark? Or did you think it was interesting until they decided to bring him back to life? Personally, I dug the whole storyline until they brought back the multiple supermen.

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 2:18 PM MDT reply actions  

I was younger so I was actually fascinated by the idea of multiple supermen, particularly a younger one. I’m not one to slam a death and rebirth of a character as fantastical as superman unless it happens multiple times (which it has.) But I’ve no particular beef with The Death of Superman storyline. I don’t think it’s great, but don’t hate it.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin

fondest moment of the court so far with your team mates

by phxuk: Ap on Mar 18, 2010 2:20 PM MDT reply actions  

JRich’s runner in OKC. That’s off the top of my head. I’ll try to keep thinking.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

My bad, I waqs just trying to put a little thought into it…I’d have to say the videos, I really enjoy making those with the guys.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin,

Is there any player in the league you dislike?

Like myself: I wish Ginobili and Derek Fisher just didn’t exist. Oh, and Jason Terry too…

by Diego Queiroz on Mar 18, 2010 2:23 PM MDT reply actions  

There’s this one guy on the nets…he keeps borrowing my jackets…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:29 PM MDT up reply actions   4 recs

Hey Robin...

…who’d win in a fight between Lou Amundson and a Minotaur? My money is on Lou.

Thanks.

by keify34 on Mar 18, 2010 2:24 PM MDT reply actions  

that fight’s way too one sided…through in a hydra, gorgon, and a manticore and that’s something…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Twinsies

Had you and your brother met either Jarron or Jason before Jarron joined the Suns?

by brian13 on Mar 18, 2010 2:27 PM MDT reply actions  

They both played against my older brother in high school actually, and we saw them a couple times at stanford

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin,

There’s a lot of people in Latin America that root for you and the Suns. We are proud that you have really improved your game. If you could say something to those fans, what would it be?

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on Mar 18, 2010 2:27 PM MDT reply actions  

I’m honored to have those people make a connection with me, i can’t begin to describe how amazing and meaningful that is. I’m glad I can help spread the game in that way. Thanks for following us, and I know you all saw LB comeback last night…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin

Are you working on any sweet new moves so you can break ankles as well as you break doors?

by underxthebridge on Mar 18, 2010 2:28 PM MDT reply actions  

haha i’ve got the big man coaches working with me, and who knows, perhaps i’ll go through a feww ball handeling drill with goran and steve. Right now i need to develop a go to move.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

Love the work ethic! But yeah, probably leave the ball handling to Steve and Goran.

I saw Steve’s latest video. Just my 2 cents, but you should probably work on keeping your eyes on the ball more!

by underxthebridge on Mar 18, 2010 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

Eyes on the ball, eyes off, theres no win in that situation…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin,

What do you think will happen with Amare this summer? What do you think about the subject?

by Diego Queiroz on Mar 18, 2010 2:30 PM MDT reply actions  

I’m in the dark as much as you bud. I love playing with stat though.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

One more comic book question:

I know you’re into DC, but what about its Vertigo division? Ever read Sandman, Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, etc.? Personally, that was my favorite stuff DC ever put out.

(Sorry, I like that there’s an athlete into comic books.)

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 2:30 PM MDT reply actions  

I like sandman, love the books of magic though.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'll say it now as I have to go now...

…Robin, thanks for coming to do the chat. It’s things like this that make the Phoenix Suns who they are. Thanks man and all the best for the rest of the season.

by keify34 on Mar 18, 2010 2:33 PM MDT reply actions  

hey my pleasure thanks for stopping by!! I’m really enjoying this!

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

Is there any team you’d prefer to match up with in the first round, for your own personal match up? Seems every team has a tough center. The Thunder maybe?

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 2:35 PM MDT reply actions  

It might seem a little crazy, but I like our chances against denver…

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing!!! them or OKC are very beatable.

by SunsFTW on Mar 18, 2010 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

To be honest, the Thunder kids scare me, they are playing pretty well. But I agree with you about Denver.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

the thunder

are not as successful against +.500 teams. not quite there yet to close out games – like the Blazers last year.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ok basketball question for one

What’s the best perk of being a professional athlete, and what’s the worst drawback? (Outside of on-the-court stuff).

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 2:39 PM MDT reply actions  

for me...

It’d be the free gear, and gym…

by SunsFTW on Mar 18, 2010 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Off the court people are actually very gracious if yoiu treat them right. I’m still amazed at what people will do for me simply because I play basketball, I’m very fortunate in that way.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do you play Modern Warfare 2? Or any games? Gamertag please!

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 2:41 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

Maybe Robin doesn't...

but I do!

LUDA T12 on XBOX live if you dare… I’m a Nuke machine though… so beware.

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin

in a quote of yours you said that you were kind of an enforcer on the team. What does that mean to you and for us?

by AcucracK on Mar 18, 2010 2:43 PM MDT reply actions  

I’d like to be able to deter layups or shots at the basket. I want a team to beat us from the outside. If it means a few people end uip on the floor, well that’s part of the game

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions  

yes!!

I can’t tell you how much I like your answers to questions like this. That’s exactly what the Suns need, and for a long time.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

That’s what i’m here for

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

right now i’m on saboteur and mario kart wii

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:43 PM MDT reply actions  

Are you a soccer fan? I know Nash, Barbosa and Dragic love it, just wondering if it’s rubbed off on anyone else on the team?

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 2:46 PM MDT reply actions  

I like to watch it, my brothers love it though, brook’s a france/arsenal fan

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin Lopez is now my favorite Sun

thanks to this chat. Very cool guy.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:46 PM MDT reply actions  

Totally. Very down to earth, figuratively at least!

by underxthebridge on Mar 18, 2010 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions  

Thanks! This has been so enjoyable for me too!

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin, my 21st birthday is coming up in about 5 weeks. Any ideas for what I should do?

Steve Nash, the league's MVP, is a longhaired Canadian who spoke out against the war in Iraq and reads The Communist Manifesto. Quentin Richardson declared after a game-winning shot that it "was like Hamlet. It was a suspense thriller, and I killed them at the end." Amare Stoudemire, when asked to comment on a 22-point third quarter against the Kings, said, "I've got a tendency to jump over some guys' heads and throw it down."

by rsavaj on Mar 18, 2010 2:47 PM MDT reply actions  

Hmm where are you phx?

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'm in North Phoenix, there doesn't seem to be much to do around here haha

Steve Nash, the league's MVP, is a longhaired Canadian who spoke out against the war in Iraq and reads The Communist Manifesto. Quentin Richardson declared after a game-winning shot that it "was like Hamlet. It was a suspense thriller, and I killed them at the end." Amare Stoudemire, when asked to comment on a 22-point third quarter against the Kings, said, "I've got a tendency to jump over some guys' heads and throw it down."

by rsavaj on Mar 18, 2010 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well my 21st was during the season, I went out around asu and mill I have some friends there…I don’t head out there too often though

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

I think I might do that

I haven’t been around Mill much either but it seems like it’s a cool place to chill. Thanks for the idea haha

Steve Nash, the league's MVP, is a longhaired Canadian who spoke out against the war in Iraq and reads The Communist Manifesto. Quentin Richardson declared after a game-winning shot that it "was like Hamlet. It was a suspense thriller, and I killed them at the end." Amare Stoudemire, when asked to comment on a 22-point third quarter against the Kings, said, "I've got a tendency to jump over some guys' heads and throw it down."

by rsavaj on Mar 18, 2010 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

downtown scottsdale rocks too

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions  

Mill's lost a lot of its luster

Used to be way more active and “happening”. I like to hang out in central Phoenix. First Friday art walks are fun at times.

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

Mill Area/Tempe: Rula Bula, Casey Moore’s, or Four Peaks. If you’re just looking for a place to chill, those are all great.

by underxthebridge on Mar 18, 2010 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

You can always find me at Filibertos -

at any of its 37 phoenix locations… I might be munching on some rolled tacos and guac with Mana rolas from the Jukebox blaring loud and proud. Definitely the best place to chill in Phx.

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 3:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

and whoever invented the carne asada fries should be given a Nobel Peace Prize.

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 3:35 PM MDT up reply actions  

damn...

I had those after a game once at about 1130pm…not a smart decision

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by Seth Pollack on Mar 18, 2010 5:37 PM MDT up reply actions  

haha

It doesn’t matter what time of day it is – they are never a “smart” decision… but they are so good!

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 19, 2010 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin,

I know you guys are very busy but would you check our site from now on? How about you tell the guys on the team about us!

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on Mar 18, 2010 2:52 PM MDT reply actions  

of course i’ll let them know!

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Just a statement

The Suns have to be the funniest team in the NBA. There are a handful of guys that seem to have really good senses of humor. Usually, basketball players are so serious and guarded. Good to see a team act a little more human.

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 2:52 PM MDT reply actions  

We do have our shaere of characters out nthere. I think it fits very well with our style of play.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions  

Robin, How would you go about strengthening your grip?

Wouldn’t it be nice to rip a rebound from someone elses hands sometimes? Some guys have really strong hands like that.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:54 PM MDT reply actions  

We have workouts for that and trust me, I’m doing them even if it hasn’t shown yet haha

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

oh I believe it

I think you’ve made huge progress in the past year on that

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

Thanks I appriciate it! I’ll def keep at it

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

How often are you and Brook in contact?

Do you offer each other advice on your respective games, or just steer away from basketball talk and just talk about life?

Trying to rep Canada on the Bright Side.

by Willman on Mar 18, 2010 2:54 PM MDT reply actions  

We talk everyday, but basketball very rarely comes up.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions  

Any chances you could develop the Dream Shake? I was watching Olajuwon clips for ages the other day, it’s a thing of beauty and I think you could do it.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 2:55 PM MDT reply actions  

Bill actually has me looking at his footwork…so that’s what i’m aiming for good idea

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do you watch Lost? Do you have any idea what’s going on? On this note, I think Grant Hill should be called Richard Alpert because the guy never ages either.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 2:57 PM MDT reply actions  

Hahaha I’ll have to try out that name on him. My problem is that i didn’t watch the first season, and now i’ve never had time to catch up. I have all of the dvd’s on my shelf. I need to get around to that.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

don't start catching up till the offseason

because once you start, you’ll watch the whole damn thing end to end.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

That’s what my friends tell me haha i don’t have that time right now

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions  

I've been really surprised with your offensive touch

Has the team expressed whether or not they’d use you as an offensive emphasis if, say, STAT leaves, or are you not at all concerned about that?

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 3:01 PM MDT reply actions  

It really hasn’t come up. I’ve just been developiong my game as teams get mor acclimated toi the way i play.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

That’s what I aim for I’ve just got to keep working hard, playing with guys like steve will make it easier too haha

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do you know if there’s any chance the Suns are playing in Europe this year? I can’t afford to fly over there and its time the Suns played in London. Make it so.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 3:04 PM MDT reply actions  

My brother went out his rookie year and i’m crazy jealous. They guys also talk about their trip to italy/germany a whil back i’d love to go.

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yes definitely time the suns played in london

i sported my Hill Jersey to the Bulls-Jazz game in october but it just wasn’t the same

by DaveJD on Mar 18, 2010 3:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

I went with the throwback Suns Barkley, only saw 2 other Suns jerseys the whole night. Bad times.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Do you have a personal goal on stats?

I mean eventually, once you’ve hit your stride. I’m interested to know which kind stats you feel are most impressive; that you would look back on your career and say “now THAT’S what I wanted to do”

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 3:05 PM MDT reply actions  

double digit boards around 2.something blocks above 50 fg %

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hey I’ve gotta run but thanks for the questions! Can’t wait to do it again!

by Robin Lopez on Mar 18, 2010 3:08 PM MDT reply actions  

Thanks for being a good sport!

by underxthebridge on Mar 18, 2010 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

Thanks a lot RoLo!

thanks for sparing the time. I loved all your responses, you’re a hilarious guy.


"It seems like my whole life I’ve been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance."

by sreekar13 on Mar 18, 2010 3:12 PM MDT up reply actions  

Are you guys concerned about the looming lockout? Some say its inevitable. Could be an entire season of your career wiped out.

by Toon Army Sun on Mar 18, 2010 3:08 PM MDT reply actions  

Hey guys - great stuff

Robin was amazing. He really enjoyed this. I had to kick him off so I could get to my dentist appt!

I gave him the info to come back any time and let him know we’d be happy to schedule something as well.

He killed it!

Blogging Suns Basketball . twitter: @sethpo

by Seth Pollack on Mar 18, 2010 3:11 PM MDT reply actions  

This was a lot of fun

It really seemed like he was having fun, all of his responses were great. He is one funny dude…


"It seems like my whole life I’ve been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance."

by sreekar13 on Mar 18, 2010 3:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

Amazing Chat -

the best player-fan chat I’ve ever been a part of or heard about. Definitely need to get him back on here, maybe he’ll write an occasional blog or something and chat a bit like EJ does on HoopsHype

I didn’t know Robin was so hilarious and quick witted – I think we need to vote on a new nickname, BEAST – BW (we need him to explain that one) – Big Simba – and Mt. Robin.

Tee-shirt idea: we need a volcano with Robin’s mean face exploding out the top with scalding magma spewing everywhere and MT.ROBIN in bold across the bottom..

Tee-shirt idea 2: if Watdogg can bust out some DC-esk comic style art with a RoLo facial profile, wild hair and BEAST under the art… that would be SICK = i would buy .

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 3:34 PM MDT up reply actions  

great chat

i thought best line was “I love the idea of staying here with Goran (and our respective girlfriends).” wow both of them got GF looks like goran with his broken english and robin with his deep voice getting the ladies

by phxuk: Ap on Mar 18, 2010 3:38 PM MDT reply actions  

dude

are you serious. Millionaire athletes are about as good as it gets for most women.

Twitter: @dahking
Too late to change the stupid twitter name. Did it as a joke to my teenager, but now I'm hooked on the news-feed aspect of twitter.

by Alex Laugan on Mar 18, 2010 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions  

Whatever...

As a woman, I have to say that everything about Goran is ridiculously attractive! It’s not all about money when it comes to us and athletes! :D

by Dragic_is_Magic on Mar 18, 2010 10:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

Seth

Who do you think should do our next chat i vote for LOU then JD?

by phxuk: Ap on Mar 18, 2010 3:39 PM MDT reply actions  

This was awesome

2hr+ and 250+ comments. Robin single handedly carried a freaking game thread!!

He needs to break Bill Simmons’ 10hr chat record some day. Make it happen!!

Grant Hill is totally the next MJ!!

by gadogry on Mar 18, 2010 3:52 PM MDT reply actions  

He might have

If Seth didn’t have to bail to his dentist appointment.

by jburning on Mar 18, 2010 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

Seth = Debbie Downer. Boo Seth, dentists are overrated anyways.

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 18, 2010 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yea,

who needs teeth :))

TO THE NBA - " Yeah, you have created a rift within me ; Now there have been ; several complications ; that have left me feeling nothing ; I might say, you were ; wrong to take it from me ; Left me feeling nothing " - Disturbed, "Numb"

by antiw0rm on Mar 18, 2010 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

I personally look forward to dentures

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...

by Eutychus on Mar 19, 2010 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions  

That

was some good stuff.

by Azreous on Mar 18, 2010 6:24 PM MDT reply actions  

Twin

i cant believe that nobody asked if him and his brother switched classes when they were in school?

by Phxsunsfan91 on Mar 18, 2010 8:46 PM MDT reply actions  

They did. At least thats what I heard when we drafted him. He was asked that question before and he said they did, but the teacher would always notice.

by Beavis 25 on Mar 18, 2010 10:59 PM MDT up reply actions  

Good man

Hope the best for the guy, and the best for the Suns

by Grockcubs on Mar 19, 2010 7:22 AM MDT reply actions  

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