If there ever has been a criticism of Brook Lopez, it has been that the Nets center was too nice, too passive, too mild-mannered. But Lopez has gone into Hulk mode since the All-Star break, and stepped into the leadership void left by Joe Johnson’s departure. And it turns out Angry Brook is pretty damn good.
Lopez dominated the Raptors with 35 points and a season-high seven blocks in loss on Tuesday. He has been growing increasingly aggressive and assertive lately, with the Nets headed into Friday’s game at Philadelphia.
“It’s going to sound pretty dumb. I just feel like I’ve been getting a bit beat up lately.