The Bulls acquired Jose Calderon, and Robin Lopez from the New York Knicks, but even with Derrick Rose being the main piece in that trade, the Bulls got a, “very solid, above average center” in Robin Lopez. With that being said, let's get to know the new Bull by looking at his offensive and defensive capabilities.
Robin Lopez won't overwhelm you on offensive, but at the same time doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective. He can stretch the floor as well, which can provide spacing for a team that can't space the ball well from the back court. He has a specific arsenal of moves that he uses, such as the hook shot. He has great shot IQ, and with that comes a great shooting percentage, of 53% over his career. He can also set screens as well as a dribble hand-off, which in turn creates space for shooters.
On the defensive end, Robin Lopez can protect the rim, and from 10 feet outside. He can defend the pick and roll as well, and recover on the help side. With that, he can often make the opposing offense take rushed mid-range jumpers, which can lead for easy rebounds. At the same time, he can defend drives, as well as getting back to his man.
In conclusion, Robin Lopez is a wonderful addition to any team who can provide help on both ends of the court. To read the full article, and look at some of the stats, click here.
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