Robin Lopez Out Two Weeks After Seeing Specialist

by Seth Pollack on Mar 28, 2010 2:35 PM MST in Phoenix Suns News

Robin Lopez dunks on the Knicks in his last game before being side-lined for at least two-weeks with a back injury. (Photo by Max Simbron)

The Phoenix Suns just released the following information about Robin Lopez who didn't travel with the team after learning Saturday morning that he has two bulging disks in his back:

After being seen today by specialist Dr. Christopher Huston of The Orthopedic Clinic Association (TOCA) in Phoenix, it was determined that center Robin Lopez will undergo a conservative treatment of medication, rest and rehabilitation on his injured back. Lopez will then be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Well, at least it isn't surgery. Two weeks puts him back on April 11th, a couple of games before the playoffs start but of course if only say he would be re-evaluated then so that's not promising.

But you never know, maybe he will respond well to treatment and be back in time for the first round. Without Robin, the Suns chances of a playoff win go down considerably.

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Well, this sucks. I hope he heals soon and can come back for the playoffs.

Against the Lakers where Robin was non-existent and Channing was absent Lou really stepped up and allowed us to compete with them. We will really need Lou and Channing now. Also, its a good thing that we traded Tucker, so we could keep Collins. That guy has stepped up and played well every time he’s been called on.

by Beavis 25 on Mar 28, 2010 2:57 PM MST reply actions

I hope Robin is a 100% in two weeks, but if he isn’t than he might as well just sit the rest of the season. We don’t want to make the same mistake we did with Hill in 08. We can’t rush things.

by Beavis 25 on Mar 28, 2010 3:03 PM MST reply actions

I have a feeling he’s out for the year. Not great … broken foot and back issues in his first real season.

by jburning on Mar 28, 2010 3:22 PM MST reply actions

It’s always tough to find good athletic centers. I feel bad for Robin, but he’s not the only one. Bynum, Oden, Ming… I always thought he looked injury prone.

I still have faith that we can win a playoff series. The OKC and Nuggets are still very beatable teams in a 7 game series for us even without Robin. We still have a shot against Utah as well because they can’t guard Amar’e.

by Beavis 25 on Mar 28, 2010 3:25 PM MST up reply actions

Remember when JJ got hurt in the playoffs and Jim Jackson stepped up big time and scored like 25 in two games? What if Collins stepped up and played tough defense and rebounded the ball well?

by Beavis 25 on Mar 28, 2010 3:27 PM MST reply actions

...he didn't

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by Trevor Paxton on Mar 28, 2010 7:00 PM MST up reply actions

Yea he did. He scored like over 20 in one of the games at least. In fact he played so well in that series that Mike started him over Q when JJ got back.

by Beavis 25 on Mar 28, 2010 8:32 PM MST up reply actions

Trevor might have been referring to Collins

that Collins didn’t make an impact in tonights game

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by Alex Laugan on Mar 28, 2010 8:45 PM MST up reply actions

Robin's posture

always puzzled me…well, bulging disks still isn’t that bad

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by Seth Pollack on Mar 28, 2010 3:54 PM MST reply actions

That’s why he always looked injury prone too me. Bad posture can cause bulging disks.

by Beavis 25 on Mar 28, 2010 3:57 PM MST up reply actions

his posture doesn't seem any different than Duncan

who also slouches.

Maybe this will force Lopez to get in great shape and come back next year with a totally improved body

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by Alex Laugan on Mar 28, 2010 5:20 PM MST up reply actions

well

amare, hill, and nash are maybe the 3 best players on the team. But Lopez is just as valuable. He was filling a big weakness and helping enable amare to play more of the forward position instead of center. Tough break. If he can come back and play well, we should be ok, but this is very tough news!!

by be-the-ball on Mar 28, 2010 4:22 PM MST reply actions