Knicks · Brook Lopez last night (page 1)

It’s the brook Lopez I always thought that existed. He’s played well in his career but he did not live up to his god given potential. Nevertheless he showed the 5 position is far from a secondary position. A great skill center is still worth his weight in gold IF you can find 1.

He’s always injured though

Philc1 wrote:He’s always injured though

Dude, 2 seasons in 13 he was injured. Been solid otherwise.
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Look it up. I provided the link.
He is 33. I don't Briggs was advocating to bring him in, just admiring his play.

BRIGGS wrote:It’s the brook Lopez I always thought that existed. He’s played well in his career but he did not live up to his god given potential. Nevertheless he showed the 5 position is far from a secondary position. A great skill center is still worth his weight in gold IF you can find 1.

I was sure you were going to post we should sign him to a 4 year deal!

It’s weird how some players seem like they’ve been playing forever- his Nets days seem like a lifetime ago, it’s odd seeing him have success still with the Bucks playing in different ways

Signing his brother was probably one of the best FA signings we made, I guess up there with Randle.

BRIGGS wrote:It’s the brook Lopez I always thought that existed. He’s played well in his career but he did not live up to his god given potential. Nevertheless he showed the 5 position is far from a secondary position. A great skill center is still worth his weight in gold IF you can find 1.

Agree all points except one. I'd say Brook has lived up to his potential. I don't think anyone saw him as a HOFer when he was drafted. He's been a good offensive center and has managed to stay relevant for a number of seasons, even as the expectations for his position have drastically changed. All though he has good coordination, he was never confused with being a + athlete. Even in his youth. He had an eight season stretch of averaging 17-20 ppg. His per 36 scoring numbers are impressive. Career PER of 19.

It must have felt good winning in the Barclay Center aka The House that Brook Built.