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Jeremy
03-27-2010, 07:31 PM
His back problem is worse than thought (bulging disks), and could be a serious/lengthy injury:

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2010/03/27/20100327suns-robin-lopez-out-back-injury.html
djohn2oo8
03-27-2010, 07:32 PM
And the Lakers keep catching breaks
DJ Mbenga
03-27-2010, 07:53 PM
And the Lakers keep catching breaks

the suns were a threat?
djohn2oo8
03-27-2010, 07:57 PM
the suns were a threat?

:lol
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-27-2010, 08:00 PM
If Robin making a return at all this season is a risk then shelf him. Not worth it to try and make a return just so the Suns can win a playoff series.
DPG21920
03-27-2010, 08:12 PM
That sucks. He had a solid year.
Xylus
03-27-2010, 08:31 PM
This is horrible news.
duncan228
03-27-2010, 08:33 PM
Harsh. Hope he recovers soon.
lurker
03-27-2010, 08:46 PM
Get well soon, Rolo.
Flux451
03-27-2010, 09:38 PM
Sideshow Bob doesn't deserve this.
Killakobe81
03-27-2010, 10:17 PM
that's too bad
mavsfan1000
03-27-2010, 10:24 PM
Injuries suck.
Bob Lanier
03-28-2010, 12:48 AM
Just like Greg Oden with that bulging dick injury bug.
Kai
03-28-2010, 01:55 AM
Just like Greg Oden with that bulging dick injury bug.

:lmao
JamStone
03-28-2010, 12:17 PM
I'd assume it's lower back. And that injury never really goes away. He might still be a good player in the future, but that's very likely going to be a lingering and recurring injury the rest of his career. Sucks.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-28-2010, 12:28 PM
I'd assume it's lower back. And that injury never really goes away. He might still be a good player in the future, but that's very likely going to be a lingering and recurring injury the rest of his career. Sucks.


Well if there's one thing the Suns know how to do it's take care of injuries. Hopefully their training staff can deal with this as well as they've dealt with Nash's back injury.
JamStone
03-28-2010, 12:32 PM
Well if there's one thing the Suns know how to do it's take care of injuries. Hopefully their training staff can deal with this as well as they've dealt with Nash's back injury.

Yeah, that's true. Having the right medical staff to give him every opportunity to make the best recovery possible is extremely important. The Suns are among the best in that regard. Good luck to him. I just know lower back injuries are a fucking bitch to deal with, and once you have them, you got them the rest of your life.
noob cake
03-28-2010, 01:02 PM
Yeah, that's true. Having the right medical staff to give him every opportunity to make the best recovery possible is extremely important. The Suns are among the best in that regard. Good luck to him. I just know lower back injuries are a fucking bitch to deal with, and once you have them, you got them the rest of your life.

The best...not among the best.
JamStone
03-28-2010, 01:06 PM
The best...not among the best.

If it's that important to you to make sure they're regarded that way, ok.

You can even make a trophy for the medical staff if you'd like.
badfish22
03-28-2010, 01:11 PM
If it's that important to you to make sure they're regarded that way, ok.

You can even make a trophy for the medical staff if you'd like.

Rocketfan knows how important medical staff is lol
mojorizen7
03-28-2010, 02:22 PM
This is horrible news.

This franchise needs a full blown exorcism.
duncan228
03-28-2010, 04:15 PM
Rest, rehab on tap for Suns’ injured Lopez (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-suns-lopez&prov=ap&type=lgns)

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez will treat his back injury with rest, medication and rehabilitation following a visit to a specialist on Sunday.

The treatment was prescribed by Dr. Christopher Huston of The Orthopedic Clinic Association after an MRI showed Lopez had a bulging disk. According to a statement released by the Suns, Lopez will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The 7-foot, second-year pro from Stanford has been a significant contributor since being added to the starting lineup. Phoenix had won six in a row and 20 of 25 going into Sunday’s game at Minnesota.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-28-2010, 04:42 PM
Just shut him down for the rest of the season. Ralph Sampson coming back early from a back injury in his 2nd season is what ultimately derailed his career. Lopez isn't Ralph Sampson but don't make that mistake.
JMarkJohns
03-28-2010, 04:49 PM
I agree... shut him down. He's proving way too valuable for the future to risk for right now.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-28-2010, 04:54 PM
I hope this means Jarron Collins gets the minutes he deserves. Alvan "I'm overrated" Gentry has a love affair with Frye and is probably creaming at the chance to give him 40+ minutes.
Xylus
03-28-2010, 07:57 PM
Lopez's absence is already being felt. The TWolves are killing the Suns on the glass.
mojorizen7
03-28-2010, 07:59 PM
If the FO thinks shutting Lopez down is gonna cost them regular season victories then they they'll rehab him and he'll play.
Jeremy
03-28-2010, 11:26 PM
The Arizona Republic said bulging disks. Now Suns.com says it's a herniated disk, which is more serious.


"Suns center Robin Lopez did not travel with the team to Minnesota on Saturday after an MRI on his back revealed an acute lumbar disc herniation."

http://www.nba.com/suns/

Doesn't sound good. :depressed
Xylus
03-29-2010, 01:56 AM
If the Suns are without Robin Lopez in the playoffs, we can kiss what postseason hopes we had goodbye. 1st round exit.
peteee
03-29-2010, 02:04 AM
If the Suns are without Robin Lopez in the playoffs, we can kiss what postseason hopes we had goodbye. 1st round exit.
Do you believe the Suns will have a slim chance to make the 2nd round even if they are with Lopéz?
lennyalderette
03-29-2010, 04:17 AM
they should just take the best parts from each brother and make a 2 headed lopez 7ft'er
lennyalderette
03-29-2010, 04:18 AM
on a serious note i hope this isnt as long term as ppl are saying thats demoralizing, for suns fans that is, spurs know how you feel we have an injury support group here at spurs talk haha
MI21
03-29-2010, 08:03 AM
If the Suns are without Robin Lopez in the playoffs, we can kiss what postseason hopes we had goodbye. 1st round exit.

Who would of thought you would of been saying that this time last year? Or even earlier in the season.

A real shame, I've enjoyed watching the Suns since the All-Star break. All the best to him.
lurker
03-29-2010, 08:17 AM
Do you believe the Suns will have a slim chance to make the 2nd round even if they are with Lopéz?
With Amare beasting the way he has been and their improved defense, they definitely had a shot.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-29-2010, 10:52 AM
The improved defense was largely because they were playing Lopez at center and trashed that small ball garbage. With lopez out Frye is now the center and the defense goes back to being shitty.
bostonguy
03-29-2010, 10:54 AM
I hope he returns and is effective.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-29-2010, 11:45 AM
The Arizona Republic said bulging disks. Now Suns.com says it's a herniated disk, which is more serious.



Doesn't sound good. :depressed


OK seriously, at this point just get the guy surgery and rehab for next season. It'd be moronic to even attempt to bring him back this year. Cool, the injury derails any chance they had at a 2nd round birth. I'll take that over him playing through it and getting an injury that derails their chance at a title 5 years down the road.
pauls931
03-29-2010, 01:25 PM
Lopez's absence is already being felt. The TWolves are killing the Suns on the glass.

taking time from my vacation to wish lopez the best and point out God hates the Suns.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-29-2010, 01:57 PM
Injuries happen. God doesn't hate the Suns because 1 player got injured.
Jeremy
03-29-2010, 03:46 PM
Injuries happen. God doesn't hate the Suns because 1 player got injured.

Yeah but the Suns have like NEVER been healthy for the playoffs...

The curse lives on...
in2deep
03-29-2010, 03:50 PM
just sell that cursed franchise already
pauls931
03-29-2010, 04:17 PM
Injuries happen. God doesn't hate the Suns because 1 player got injured.


and a salt lake city 'fuck you' to my buddy DoK. This airport is boring as a Spurs scrimmage.
duncan228
03-29-2010, 04:23 PM
Loss of Robin Lopez Could Be a Big One for the Suns (http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/03/29/loss-of-robin-lopez-could-be-a-big-one-for-the-suns/)
By Brett Pollakoff

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/03/29/loss-of-robin-lopez-could-be-a-big-one-for-the-suns/
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-29-2010, 04:40 PM
You guys seem to be forgetting how successful this season has been regardless of Lopez' injury. Who woulda thought we would ever care about him getting injured?
DPG21920
03-29-2010, 04:52 PM
Especially you DOK. You were the leader of the RL Hate Union.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-29-2010, 04:57 PM
Especially you DOK. You were the leader of the RL Hate Union.


Won't deny that. I still can't figure out how he suddenly started to play better.
Xylus
03-29-2010, 05:23 PM
Won't deny that. I still can't figure out how he suddenly started to play better.

I think it has something to do with that glass door he broke in practice... it was as if he unleashed some inner beast.
DPG21920
03-30-2010, 05:34 PM
Does Pony Tail get extra run with Lopez out? He brings good energy.
DUNCANownsKOBE2
03-30-2010, 05:38 PM
Does Pony Tail get extra run with Lopez out? He brings good energy.


Ponytail douche and Channing "I have a girl's name because I play like a girl" Frye probably pick up the majority of Lopez's minutes. I like the interior defense Collins has played this year when in but he doesn't fit in well with the starters at all.
Xylus
03-30-2010, 05:53 PM
Ponytail douche and Channing "I have a girl's name because I play like a girl" Frye probably pick up the majority of Lopez's minutes. I like the interior defense Collins has played this year when in but he doesn't fit in well with the starters at all.

Ponytail douche should be starting alongside Amare, with Lopez out. Frye is an effective bench player, and doesn't have the rebounding skills to make it in a starting lineup.

I think Ponytail douche has earned the right to play big minutes for us while RoLo rehabs.
DPG21920
03-30-2010, 05:54 PM
It seems PTD has a more similar skill set to Lopez. Makes sense to start him.
Xylus
03-30-2010, 06:01 PM
It seems PTD has a more similar skill set to Lopez. Makes sense to start him.

Ponytail is like a mini-version of Lopez. He blocks, rebounds, and defends pretty well, but he's nowhere near as effective at boxing out for his teammates, and bigger players can muscle him inside.

Ponytail wouldn't be able to guard a guy like Tim Duncan, or Al Jefferson, for example.
DPG21920
03-30-2010, 06:08 PM
Ponytail is like a mini-version of Lopez. He blocks, rebounds, and defends pretty well, but he's nowhere near as effective at boxing out for his teammates, and bigger players can muscle him inside.

Ponytail wouldn't be able to guard a guy like Tim Duncan, or Al Jefferson, for example.

I know. But he battles and if you are looking at easing the blow with regards to style, PTD is a better fit to start with Lopez out.
Xylus
03-30-2010, 06:09 PM
I know. But he battles and if you are looking at easing the blow with regards to style, PTD is a better fit to start with Lopez out.

I completely agree with you.
mojorizen7
03-31-2010, 01:16 AM
Ponytail douche should be starting alongside Amare, with Lopez out. Frye is an effective bench player, and doesn't have the rebounding skills to make it in a starting lineup.

I think Ponytail douche has earned the right to play big minutes for us while RoLo rehabs.

I agree. Collins is a true scrub. You CANNOT put Nash,Amare & Frye on the floor together for too long....and obviously Nash/Amare are going to start so...there it is.

Collins sucks,Frye is a reserve, so start Lou at the 5.