VIDEO: Robin Lopez’s beef with the Pistons’ mascot “Hooper” continues
Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez has never been one to back down from a fight. But especially a mascot fight.
Nobody is more feared among NBA mascots than RoLo and tonight, the Hooper provoked Lopez again.
A little piece of art @PistonsHooper and I collaborated on…very flattering no? #ThatSignWentUpsideHisHead#RIPCITYpic.twitter.com/5YV3Pxqp2V
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) December 10, 2014
Then after the game, Lopez decided to dish out some revenge on the Pistons’ mascot.
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Last season Lopez and Hooper had altercation at around the same time.
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Lopez had 11 rebounds and six points for the Blazers.
@CHold at least @rolopez42 recognizes that I’m a macho villain!!
— HOOPER (@PistonsHooper) December 10, 2014
On and off the court, Lopez continues to be a perfect fit for the Blazers.
Erik Gundersen
Erik Gundersen is the Trail Blazers beat reporter for The Columbian. He's a graduate of the Allen School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon in addition earning a degree in Spanish. He's covered the NBA for four seasons. You can also occasionally find his work on ESPN.com's NBA section for their TrueCities series. He also fist-bumped with Kanye West once. Follow @BlazerBanter on twitter for more Blazers and NBA news.