Lakers Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge ‘Leaning Toward’ Signing With L.A

[Koolaid_Man]

I sure hope this nigga aint teasing us....

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[Duncan2177]

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/615699197971570688

[Koolaid_Man]

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/615699197971570688

Learn how to post properly newbie..

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[Buddy Mignon]

Learn how to post properly newbie..

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Tweet LMA Jim's current contract and bank account balance.

[Koolaid_Man]

The Spurs are on his short list....but I seriously doubt old Tammy, and Parker will sway him...Pops ugly mug might fuck around and scare him off...however, if we bring out Kareem, Worthy, and Magic....and then dangle Jeannie's sexy ass in front if him..yall will lose....your only hope is that he simply wants to be closer to home...

[Koolaid_Man]

Tweet LMA Jim's current contract and bank account balance.


Tahakjajajakakahahaha :lol

[Thread]

The Spurs are on his short list....but I seriously doubt old Tammy, and Parker will sway him...Pops ugly mug might fuck around and scare him off...however, if we bring out Kareem, Worthy, and Magic....and then dangle Jeannie's sexy ass in front if him..yall will lose....your only hope is that he simply wants to be closer to home...

Kool, it's all show, egged on by LMA's agent. He's locked into San Antonio. He's a gone goose. And he would not have been comfortable in LA. Christ, he ain't been comfortable for a decade in Portland. He'll finally be home and among an homogeneous group who will nurture him and extract his bounty. With us he'd a been burn't out by New Years.

We're SOL.

[angrydude]

Remember when everyone in the LA media was saying Dwight was staying?

[Amarelooms]

Son it's either Spurs or Dallas....no one wants play for Lakers

[Thread]

Remember when everyone in the LA media was saying Dwight was staying?

I'll always remember Bryant comin' to center court for the intial jump '09 Finals and finding that fool standing there.

...

- "tee, hee."

- Kobe

[Thread]

Son it's either Spurs or Dallas....no one wants play for Lakers

Fuck, you wouldn't even get offin' your ass and defend your 1. Fuckin' nerve.

[Koolaid_Man]

Kool, it's all show, egged on by LMA's agent. He's locked into San Antonio. He's a gone goose. And he would not have been comfortable in LA. Christ, he ain't been comfortable for a decade in Portland. He'll finally be home and among an homogeneous group who will nurture him and extract his bounty. With us he'd a been burn't out by New Years.

We're SOL.

You know..i never looked at it that way Cull....I think you're right..not everyone can handle those bright lights...going to a quiet homely place is safe....he's never seemed comfortable in Portland....and the way he went out last yesr showed he didnt have the all out toughness needed to be a closer....you gotta question a man's heart, desire, intellect, and sexuality for even considering playing for the Spurs...fuck that chimp

[Thread]

You know..i never looked at it that way Cull....I think you're right..not everyone can handle those bright lights...going to a quiet homely place is safe....he's never seemed comfortable in Portland....and the way he went out last yesr showed he didnt have the all out toughness needed to be a closer....you gotta question a man's heart, desire, intellect, and sexuality for even considering playing for the Spurs...fuck that chimp

But, they know who will butter their bread. Gasol would have. And LMA will. Gotta hope for an injury along the line. Otherwise we'll be up against it again.

[Buddy Mignon]

Remember when everyone in the LA media was saying Dwight was staying?

Lucky you, huh?

[Mitch]

Tweet LMA Jim's current contract and bank account balance.

Kobe is worth more than the Spurs owner :lol

[Buddy Mignon]

You know..i never looked at it that way Cull....I think you're right..not everyone can handle those bright lights...going to a quiet homely place is safe....he's never seemed comfortable in Portland....and the way he went out last yesr showed he didnt have the all out toughness needed to be a closer....you gotta question a man's heart, desire, intellect, and sexuality for even considering playing for the Spurs...fuck that chimp

Question a man's sexuality... LOL!!!

[Buddy Mignon]

Kobe is worth more than the Spurs owner :lol

:lol

[DPG21920]

Kool & Buddy - this is exactly what I have been saying. This is a massive off season for LA. Right now they are hanging in the balance. It's too early to dig their FA grave, but Pau leaving money on the table followed by Dwight set the table. People are wondering if the days of LA being LA are over.

If they swing and miss this FA, it will be shocking and a sign that things have surely changed. Like that tweet said, it's all about shutting down the notion that LA is no longer the FA it once was.

[Koolaid_Man]

Kool & Buddy - this is exactly what I have been saying. This is a massive off season for LA. Right now they are hanging in the balance. It's too early to dig their FA grave, but Pau leaving money on the table followed by Dwight set the table. People are wondering if the days of LA being LA are over.

If they swing and miss this FA, it will be shocking and a sign that things have surely changed. Like that tweet said, it's all about shutting down the notion that LA is no longer the FA it once was.


Shut the fuck up...before I bounce a soccer ball off your head....

[Strange Love]

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/615699197971570688

559 Raider 87 ‏@559Raider87 (https://twitter.com/559Raider87) 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/559Raider87/status/615699412501684224) @SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo) Shouldn't they focus on Marc Gasol, not Aldridge

This guy is on it.

Fuck LaMarcus.

A Gasol type player is what the Spurs really need.

[DPG21920]

Kool, it's all show, egged on by LMA's agent. He's locked into San Antonio. He's a gone goose. And he would not have been comfortable in LA. Christ, he ain't been comfortable for a decade in Portland. He'll finally be home and among an homogeneous group who will nurture him and extract his bounty. With us he'd a been burn't out by New Years.

We're SOL.

Thread called Kawhi before Kool got on board. He's rarely wrong when it comes to troublemakers for LA in San Antonio. If Thread is legitimately worried - it's justifiable cause.

[Thread]

Kool & Buddy - this is exactly what I have been saying. This is a massive off season for LA. Right now they are hanging in the balance. It's too early to dig their FA grave, but Pau leaving money on the table followed by Dwight set the table. People are wondering if the days of LA being LA are over.

If they swing and miss this FA, it will be shocking and a sign that things have surely changed. Like that tweet said, it's all about shutting down the notion that LA is no longer the FA it once was.

You're full of beans, Deeps. This FA session is all about symbolism. There is scant substance TRULY available. Love is locked in Cleveland. James is locked in Cleveland. Gasol is locked in Memphis. Jordan is fool's gold. LMA is as unmitigated disaster waiting to happen anywhere but San Antonio. There is nothing for us to swing at. Silver will make LMA & Jordan play the free agency game, but, there will be no heart in it.

We'll shop the mangy bargain bins. And everybody, but Kobe will be happy as a pig in shit.

[spurraider21]

You're full of beans, Deeps. This FA session is all about symbolism. There is scant substance TRULY available. Love is locked in Cleveland. James is locked in Cleveland. Gasol is locked in Memphis. Jordan is fool's gold. LMA is as unmitigated disaster waiting to happen anywhere but San Antonio. There is nothing for us to swing at. Silver will make LMA & Jordan play the free agency game, but, there will be no heart in it.

We'll shop the mangy bargain bins. And everybody, but Kobe will be happy as a pig in shit.
and you've still got swaggy P!

[DPG21920]

R
You're full of beans, Deeps. This FA session is all about symbolism. There is scant substance TRULY available. Love is locked in Cleveland. James is locked in Cleveland. Gasol is locked in Memphis. Jordan is fool's gold. LMA is as unmitigated disaster waiting to happen anywhere but San Antonio. There is nothing for us to swing at. Silver will make LMA & Jordan play the free agency game, but, there will be no heart in it.

We'll shop the mangy bargain bins. And everybody, but Kobe will be happy as a pig in shit.

I don't mince words. When I say I believe something to be the case, it's because I do - right or wrong.

[RsxPiimp]

Thread is right. Woj reported LMA is leaning towards SAS.

[Thread]

and you've still got swaggy P!

Along with the garish and vulgar posters plastered on Los Angeles buildings and mobile billboards the acquisition of Swaggy is a bitter reminder of what was lost thru the death of the old man. You think it will go on forever, life, but, it does not. It stops. And there is a change then for us all.

[Thread]

R

I don't mince words. When I say I believe something to be the case, it's because I do - right or wrong.

You've always held the most cement of heads.

[whitemamba]

LMA is 30 and we are offering him 20 mil a year? Idk how i feel
about that, in all honesty is rather give that money to Jordan.

[Thread]

LMA is 30 and we are offering him 20 mil a year? Idk how i feel
about that, in all honesty is rather give that money to Jordan.

Only because we know he won't take it, Whites. We're safe.

Just hold on to the money until somebody surfaces. We'll know. No sense in throwing good money after bad.

[whitemamba]

Only because we know he won't take it, Whites. We're safe.

Just hold on to the money until somebody surfaces. We'll know. No sense in throwing good money after bad.

Your full of wisdom cub.

[DPG21920]

Only because we know he won't take it, Whites. We're safe.

Just hold on to the money until somebody surfaces. We'll know. No sense in throwing good money after bad.

Explain Kobe's last deal with regards to basketball

[whitemamba]

Explain Kobe's last deal with regards to basketball

It was too much. There. Are u happy?

[Thread]

Explain Kobe's last deal with regards to basketball

For the umpteenth time? No thanks, Deeps. You never "heard" me obviously because your mind is made up.

[Sean Cagney]

559 Raider 87 ‏@559Raider87 (https://twitter.com/559Raider87) 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/559Raider87/status/615699412501684224) @SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo) Shouldn't they focus on Marc Gasol, not Aldridge

This guy is on it.

Fuck LaMarcus.

A Gasol type player is what the Spurs really need.
I agree but Gasol is not going anywhere.

[Buddy Mignon]

Explain Kobe's last deal with regards to basketball


Time Warner: Hey Jimbo... I know you guys suck right now... but do you think you can keep Kobe around?

Jimbo: Let me get back to you on that.

Jimbo: Hey Kobe... here's a 48 million dollar check for the next two years... just show up and play a game or two... make a tweet here and there.

Kobe: Sure!

Jimbo: Hey Time Warner... what's my cut for keeping Kobe around?

Time Warner: Three billion... is that ok?

Jimbo: Hey Jeannie... we just got gifted 3 billion and we don't have to share any with the rest of the league.

Jeannie: Good boy.:toast

[DPG21920]

It was too much. There. Are u happy?

The point is - Kobe's deal goes directly against the narrative Thread is pitching. He's hedging because of what missing out means. It's why the OP has that in the tweet and what many others have discussed.

Dispite what Thread is preaching, it doesn't jive with what the FO has done and is doing. They are going after FA, many of which "don't deserve" money. It's not a dog and pony show. If they miss, it's not because they didn't want it - its because things have changed.

The damn thing about it is, it will work out better too. It will force LA to adjust to the new world. It will also prevent them from making the mistake of going after a max guy now that isn't worth it to them.

[ElNono]

Mark Medina ‏@MarkG_Medina 7m7 minutes ago
Lakers unsure if Kobe should participate in Aldrige pitch after Howard debacle

[whitemamba]

The point is - Kobe's deal goes directly against the narrative Thread is pitching. He's hedging because of what missing out means. It's why the OP has that in the tweet and what many others have discussed.

Dispite what Thread is preaching, it doesn't jive with what the FO has done and is doing. They are going after FA, many of which "don't deserve" money. It's not a dog and pony show. If they miss, it's not because they didn't want it - its because things have changed.

The damn thing about it is, it will work out better too. It will force LA to adjust to the new world. It will also prevent them from making the mistake of going after a max guy now that isn't worth it to them.

due to the new cba every player thinks he is worth it. Lakers are going to throw crazy cash at anyone who is somewhat respectable because it's a players market. (This is all opinion I might add). Especially with the cap space going up, it's going to be a blood bath. But I hear ya.

[Duncan2177]

Mark Medina ‏@MarkG_Medina 7m7 minutes ago
Lakers unsure if Kobe should participate in Aldrige pitch after Howard debacle

:lol

[Killakobe81]

Only because we know he won't take it, Whites. We're safe.

Just hold on to the money until somebody surfaces. We'll know. No sense in throwing good money after bad.

Thank you Cully don't buy DPGs bullshit I don't think this year of free agency will change shit ...not a true difference maker available and all the teams with space enough to chase more than one fish pretty much suck. And I hope Aldridge stalls Kiwis development as a star ...he worries me more than Aldridge.

[Killakobe81]

The point is - Kobe's deal goes directly against the narrative Thread is pitching. He's hedging because of what missing out means. It's why the OP has that in the tweet and what many others have discussed.

Dispite what Thread is preaching, it doesn't jive with what the FO has done and is doing. They are going after FA, many of which "don't deserve" money. It's not a dog and pony show. If they miss, it's not because they didn't want it - its because things have changed.

The damn thing about it is, it will work out better too. It will force LA to adjust to the new world. It will also prevent them from making the mistake of going after a max guy now that isn't worth it to them.

Of course you show the season ticket holders activity of course if a big name says he wants to consider you ...you host them to do otherwise is stupid. I just think you overstate the importance of free agency draft and trades us how we built our title teams ...

[LkrFan]

Tweet LMA Jim's current contract and bank account balance.

:lmao

[Thread]

Thank you Cully don't buy DPGs bullshit I don't think this year of free agency will change shit ...not a true difference maker available

Not for us. San Antonio can get straightened out if Aldridge signs on. Transcends them immediately back to supremacy.

Us? We'll just have to keep sluggin' along with '10 drifting further out to sea.

[ElNono]

Not for us. San Antonio can get straightened out if Aldridge signs on. Transcends them immediately back to supremacy.

Us? We'll just have to keep sluggin' along with '10 drifting further out to sea.

You're too high on Aldrige, IMO. If we lose Green, Splitter and maybe Gino in the process? I don't see supremacy there.

[Thread]

You're too high on Aldrige, IMO. If we lose Green, Splitter and maybe Gino in the process? I don't see supremacy there.

Green would be a loss, definitely, but, Splitter is pedestrian. And you won't physically miss Manu. And by the playoffs he'll be forgotten except in a legendary fashion. He is a drag on your team.

[ElNono]

Green would be a loss, definitely, but, Splitter is pedestrian. And you won't physically miss Manu. And by the playoffs he'll be forgotten except in a legendary fashion. He is a drag on your team.

It's losing the sum of the parts more than the individuals that I think is concerning. Never been a fan of LMA's game, tbh... He's not a Howard type of loser, but he's too down the rabbit hole to suddenly grow some testosterone...

[midnightpulp]

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[Koolaid_Man]

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I want to hear from your mouth.....;-) how excited are you about this...:lol

[ambchang]

LMA, Lakers are a perfect fit for you, go there, for the good of basketball.

[Koolaid_Man]

LMA, Lakers are a perfect fit for you, go there, for the good of basketball.


LMA is going to be a faggot and sign with the Spurs...i would prefer Deandre even though he's a loser...we need a defensive presence....if we cant DA then a front court of Greg Monroe and Ed Davis would actually be very good..infact...Greg Monroe at Center and Ed Davis at PF is probably a lethal defensive combination with all of our youth and speed....if we Land Greg Monroe it will offset you guys landing LMA who's only an offensive player.....

Do it mitch....if you cant get DA then Monroe and resign Ed Davis....

[Killakobe81]

It's losing the sum of the parts more than the individuals that I think is concerning. Never been a fan of LMA's game, tbh... He's not a Howard type of loser, but he's too down the rabbit hole to suddenly grow some testosterone...

Im with El and Amb on this. Aldridge will help bolster the front-court but at what cost? And if he signs a 1 + 1 deal as Cully says it will be with the thoughts of getting a huge increase down the line. I think it is great that the Spurs are now willing to spend as the Duncan window closes but spending on the right pieces is key and I am not sure I Trust Aldridge as a franchise pillar.

I guess what I am saying if Aldridge is not ready to lead the Blazers to a title then you are left with Duncan having to do it again maybe Aldridge will be enough support to do so but I doubt it. I think the 2014 Finals will have the same effect the 2010 had on the key lakers ...they wont win again with this core and I have been the longstanding advocate of dont count out dem Spurs. I think the "nut" was busted in a way that a shot of Aldridge level viagra wont be enough to get it and keep it up especially if they lose the pieces El points to.

This is not the Spurs way ...

[Killakobe81]

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Good for them ...but LOL no he wont stay in Portland even though the owner is rich as hell ...he will go to SA ..and that is fine by me. I also dont want him at the max so that you can take note ... DMC you paying attention?!

[ambchang]

LMA is going to be a faggot and sign with the Spurs...i would prefer Deandre even though he's a loser...we need a defensive presence....if we cant DA then a front court of Greg Monroe and Ed Davis would actually be very good..infact...Greg Monroe at Center and Ed Davis at PF is probably a lethal defensive combination with all of our youth and speed....if we Land Greg Monroe it will offset you guys landing LMA who's only an offensive player.....

Do it mitch....if you cant get DA then Monroe and resign Ed Davis....

With the way things are going, I think it's a lock Lebron James will sign with the Lakers. They will then add Marc Gasol, and LMA, both of which will sign for the minimum because, you know, it's LA, and Kobe.

And yeah, Monroe and Davis. Even though Monroe had below average defensive player through his career so far, I expect him to magically turn into Bill Russell 2.0 because, you know, he's playing on the Lakers. Same with Ed Davis. We saw improvement because Davis played with the Lakers last year, he will improve even more, because he's playing on the Lakers.

That will be a wrap for the Lakers, and they will win the next 5 championships, easy.

[RD2191]

Mark Medina ‏@MarkG_Medina 7m7 minutes ago
Lakers unsure if Kobe should participate in Aldrige pitch after Howard debacle
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[DPG21920]

Thank you Cully don't buy DPGs bullshit I don't think this year of free agency will change shit ...not a true difference maker available and all the teams with space enough to chase more than one fish pretty much suck. And I hope Aldridge stalls Kiwis development as a star ...he worries me more than Aldridge.

I am truly baffled how we can have conversations and you just don't get it or refuse to acknowledge the real point. Blows my damn mind.

[Killakobe81]

I am truly baffled how we can have conversations and you just don't get it or refuse to acknowledge the real point. Blows my damn mind.

I get your point but I just disagree with it. Let me ask you this? If Spurs land LMA does that mean the Spurs are now a FA destination? What if Mavs sign Deandre? After missing out on all their other targets? I just dont think one off-season changes the barometer one way or another. IF we missed out on Pau and Dwight because times are changing ... (Which if you are truly honest how can you factor Pau when the reasons he left had nothing to do with the Lakers as a draw but more to do with the shitty way we treated him) is it because Kobe is the cancer that many on here say or could his contract act as a deterrent since teams cant "buddy up"? Arent those factors to consider? Either way my point is you cant make the conclusions you are trying to make when you factor those things in because circumstances are different. If the Lakers had a Pop level coach, and as much cap space as say Dallas and a player was down between us and Dallas and chose Dallas ... then I would be concerned ...especially if FO turmoil was stated as the reason a FA chose another destination. But with the current climate and composition of the team Dwight and Pau are poor examples. Even Melo was never a good example because he was about the money not winning or anything else and if he wanted to win right away why would he choose us? If someone is offered the same exact money and similar situations and choose to go somewhere else that is when your conclusions would make sense. Dwight chose to play with Harden Melo chose the max deal/years. Pau was dicked around so much so that he told his brother not to consider us. A

All i am saying is this off season means little for any team except maybe the Knicks tbh. They have the ringmaster, ac oach who carries respect and a a supposed star for player to join near his prime. if they swing and miss you have to question them. Most other situations you need to judge over time and the past two seasons are not enough for me. Next year's FA when Kobe's millions come off the books is where I will judge the FO, not this one.

[ElNono]

Im with El and Amb on this. Aldridge will help bolster the front-court but at what cost? And if he signs a 1 + 1 deal as Cully says it will be with the thoughts of getting a huge increase down the line. I think it is great that the Spurs are now willing to spend as the Duncan window closes but spending on the right pieces is key and I am not sure I Trust Aldridge as a franchise pillar.

I guess what I am saying if Aldridge is not ready to lead the Blazers to a title then you are left with Duncan having to do it again maybe Aldridge will be enough support to do so but I doubt it. I think the 2014 Finals will have the same effect the 2010 had on the key lakers ...they wont win again with this core and I have been the longstanding advocate of dont count out dem Spurs. I think the "nut" was busted in a way that a shot of Aldridge level viagra wont be enough to get it and keep it up especially if they lose the pieces El points to.

This is not the Spurs way ...

As long as Tim is there, it might work out. But Tim is only going to be there for another season or two, and I think LMA is not the guy you want to have as your centerpiece going forward, especially if you're losing the young talent you should surround him with. That said, realistically speaking, the Spurs don't have many options, tbh...

[Horse]

The Spurs are on his short list....but I seriously doubt old Tammy, and Parker will sway him...Pops ugly mug might fuck around and scare him off...however, if we bring out Kareem, Worthy, and Magic....and then dangle Jeannie's sexy ass in front if him..yall will lose....your only hope is that he simply wants to be closer to home...

On the lakers he just stays his passive self afraid of faggot kobe and he still gets no where, with the Spurs he learns how win and becomes a leader. Fuck the lakers, kobe and fuck you!

[spurraider21]

I sure hope this nigga aint teasing us....

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[TheGreatYacht]

:lmao

[tlongII]

:lmao

[Kool Bob Love]

I sure hope this nigga aint teasing us....

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Tweet LMA Jim's current contract and bank account balance.


Kool, it's all show, egged on by LMA's agent. He's locked into San Antonio. He's a gone goose. And he would not have been comfortable in LA. Christ, he ain't been comfortable for a decade in Portland. He'll finally be home and among an homogeneous group who will nurture him and extract his bounty. With us he'd a been burn't out by New Years.

We're SOL.


Kobe is worth more than the Spurs owner :lol


Thread (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19320) is right. Woj reported LMA is leaning towards SAS.


LMA is 30 and we are offering him 20 mil a year? Idk how i feel
about that, in all honesty is rather give that money to Jordan.


Thank you Cully don't buy DPGs bullshit I don't think this year of free agency will change shit ...not a true difference maker available and all the teams with space enough to chase more than one fish pretty much suck. And I hope Aldridge stalls Kiwis development as a star ...he worries me more than Aldridge.


:lmao

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[Mugen]

crofl OP

[Mitch]

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How was your summer, KBL?

[Seventyniner]

:lmao

I'll take Pyhrric Victories for 400, Alex.

[Kool Bob Love]

How was your summer, KBL?

2014 was honestly way betteR. Winning over everything. LMA was a great pickup tho. You Mitch?

[Mitch]

2014 was honestly way betteR. Winning over everything. LMA was a great pickup tho. You Mitch?

Went to Germany, came back and went again on an impulse.

Good times, but I've had enough of being away from home for now.

[Kool Bob Love]

Went to Germany, came back and went again on an impulse.

Good times, but I've had enough of being away from home for now.

Thats dope b. Back 2 back huh? Glad to hear you made it safe to and from.

[whitemamba]

i dont understand why im quoted in this but thanks KBL.

[Raven]

cheap shot :lmao

[Mark Celibate]

So confident they could get LMA they passed by Okafor :lol

[Mitch]

Thats dope b. Back 2 back huh? Glad to hear you made it safe to and from.

Appreciate it, KBL.