I had never seen this before, but it appears that Robin Lopez's various interactions with team mascots of the NBA and other sports leagues are being closely watched by The Score. The latest salvo? The Piston's mascot, Hooper, has hit RoLo with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

You know, because why not?

So I guess it was Greg Monroe's agent pursuing the sign and trade with the Blazers, rather than Olshey seeking Monroe.

Paying it forward by challenging fellow head coach Dwane Casey of the Toronto Raptors who used to be an assistant with him in Dallas, head coach Rick Carlise of the Dallas Mavericks, and Warren LeGarie (his agent, and also the man behind LV Summer League).

At least his abs are...

It seems pretty likely considering that their first screenshot was of him拍摄over Irving (the previous cover athlete) and that they even used him for the graphicsclose up. Plus he was the only NBA player to cameo in the Madden 15 commercial (also EA). Now we have a french article saying (according to google translate) that he is confirmed as the cover athlete. It is possible though that this article is just making the same assumption to get page hits. What do you guys think?

I still think he could sneak in one or two a game without messing up the flow too much.

Good to know that he's getting a feel for the international ball.