Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Robin Lopez, a professional NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Robin Byron Lopez
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on April 1, 1988
  • Hometown: North Hollywood, California, USA
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Weight: 281 pounds (127 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 5 inches (226 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 20 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 15, 42, 50, 8, 33
  • Position: Center
  • High School: San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California
  • College: Stanford University (2006–2008)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (15th overall pick) in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (2008–2012)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2012–2013)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2015)
    • New York Knicks (2015–2016)
    • Chicago Bulls (2016–2019)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020)
    • Washington Wizards (2020–2021)
    • Orlando Magic (2021–2022)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–2023)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Has a twin brother, Brook Lopez, who is also an NBA player

Robin Lopez’s player archetype was that of a traditional defensive-minded center, a true seven-footer whose value came from size, screening, rebounding, rim presence, and low-maintenance interior offense rather than floor spacing or shot creation. Defensively, his role was to anchor the paint, absorb contact, contest at the rim, and handle bigger frontcourt matchups, using his length and strength to protect the lane and clean up possessions on the glass. Offensively, he fit best as a screen-and-finish big who scored on rolls, dump-offs, putbacks, and his reliable hook shot, while doing the connective work that helped guards and wings operate. At 7-foot-1 and 281 pounds, Lopez brought a massive frame, long reach, and enough mobility to hold down the middle, and his overall play style was rugged, physical, and team-oriented, built more on dirty-work value and interior efficiency than on flashy box-score creation. (www-ng.nba.com)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Robin Lopez include Brook Lopez and Drew Eubanks.

Sources:

NBA.com — Robin Lopez | Center | NBA.com
NBA Draft — Robin Lopez</a
Tankathon — Robin Lopez 2008 Draft Profile
Portland Trail Blazers — Player Profile – Robin Lopez