We all know that Bobby Portis is an intense player, but there’s just something about Robin Lopez going batshit crazy that makes him seem scarier than crazy eyes. That was on full display Monday night, when Lopez had to be held back from a referee after getting ejected and then walking back to the locker room the center grabbed a chair and threw it down a hallway.
It was a pretty good night for the tank, as the Chicago Bulls lost to the Sacramento Kings 104-98, and losing Lopez in the second quarter certainly played a factor. At the time of his ejection, the Bulls had a 43-27 lead. Eventually, the Bulls blew a 21-point lead after Lopez was tossed out of the game.
To say Lopez went nuts would be an understatement. Take a look for yourself, as the big man wasn’t happy about not getting a few calls and others going against him.
Robin Lopez was HEATED 😳 pic.twitter.com/tBPInYovML
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 6, 2018
You know it’s bad when Portis is the level-headed one.
However, Lopez wasn’t done.
Robin Lopez gets ejected and then throws chair haha #bulls @SportsCenter @BR_NBA pic.twitter.com/AnMjggJ4PE
— kooper richardson (@kooper_r98) February 6, 2018
Hey, it could have been worse. I still remember when Cubs pitcher Kyle Farnsworth injured himself by kicking an electric fan at Wrigley Field.
We’re getting closer to the trade deadline and Lopez’s name has been tossed around in trade discussions. So, good thing the chair took all of the punishment.
Asked Robin Lopez if the chair he threw is OK. "I think so. It's metal."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 6, 2018
Lopez isn’t a flashy player, but you have to respect how he carries himself. Just a great pro all around, who obviously can turn on the intensity when he’s on the court.
Will say this about Robin Lopez. Dude got into a fight with Serge Ibaka last year and waited to talk to reporters about it. Did it again tonight after ejection in 1st half. Still in full uniform!
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 6, 2018
Video: Bulls' Robin Lopez explains what he wanted to discuss with the official after his ejection:
"I was trying to go get an explanation for that for sure. Without question. I didn't think that was warranted at all. I thought it was terrible."https://t.co/cdqfevAi2H pic.twitter.com/roy7v7aT52
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) February 6, 2018
There must be something in the air in Sacramento that make Bulls’ centers go insane.
