12 times the Phoenix Suns signed the less-talented NBA brother

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Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

8. Robin Lopez

A few years before the Morris twins came int the league, it was the Lopez twins who were projected as lottery picks in the 2008 draft. This time, however, Brook Lopez was touted as the far superior player to his goofy-haired brother, Robin.

After Brook went 10th overall to the Nets, Phoenix couldn’t resist picking his less-talented brother, Robin Lopez, five picks later at #15 overall.

As projected, while Brook was an instant star, Robin was not, and after four seasons with the team where he averaged around five points per game, the Suns let him go.

For what it’s worth, he has since had a few decent seasons and is now known for his wrestling moves with the Bucks. The two play on the same team now, but Robin never quite managed to get to the level of his All-Star brother.