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Watch: Does Fred Hoiberg know which Lopez twin he's coaching?

Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg fell victim to a classic twin mix up.

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Earlier this month, the Chicago Bulls traded up a washed-up point guard for a solid, young center in Robin Lopez.

You’d think coach Fred Hoiberg would be happy about the roster upgrade, but during a Monday press conference, Hoiberg was apparently so excited he forgot Robin’s name. Kind of.

Listen closely as Hoiberg accidentally calls Robin the name of his twin brother (and Nets center) Brook Lopez.

Brook will look great next to shooting guard Ed Butler.