USA TODAY Article on LMA's Spurs Preseason Debut

[SpurPadre]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/)

I didn't see this posted here but I thought I'd bring it up. One of the quotes that stuck out was him saying "I wasn’t making my shot tonight, or I probably would have got it more, but I don’t think I was overlooked tonight." I really hope that doesn't become a thing he worries about coming into each and every game.

[dabom]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/)

I didn't see this posted here but I thought I'd bring it up. One of the quotes that stuck out was him saying "I wasn’t making my shot tonight, or I probably would have got it more, but I don’t think I was overlooked tonight." I really hope that doesn't become a thing he worries about coming into each and every game.

What was the question though?

[apalisoc_9]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/)

I didn't see this posted here but I thought I'd bring it up. One of the quotes that stuck out was him saying "I wasn’t making my shot tonight, or I probably would have got it more, but I don’t think I was overlooked tonight." I really hope that doesn't become a thing he worries about coming into each and every game.

Guy is a legitimate Diva..

Already asking for more touches in his first season game where he got the most touches..he's so insecure and sensitive.

[Buddy Mignon]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2015/10/09/lamarcus-aldridge-balance-aggressive-selfless-spurs-preseason-debut/73638170/)

I didn't see this posted here but I thought I'd bring it up. One of the quotes that stuck out was him saying "I wasn’t making my shot tonight, or I probably would have got it more, but I don’t think I was overlooked tonight." I really hope that doesn't become a thing he worries about coming into each and every game.

I told you guys out the gate he was a premadonna.

[Buddy Mignon]

Guy is a legitimate Diva..

Already asking for more touches in his first season game where he got the most touches..he's so insecure and sensitive.

And you see this comment right here... its enough to keep his bitch ass in a funk. I see him pulling a Rondo on the Spurs.

[apalisoc_9]

I expect this from 20 year old..but a 30 year old?

The two times he was interviewed about his role, he talks about touches.

SMDH.

:pctoss

[SpurPadre]

What was the question though?

Well, it didn't seem like he was directly asked if he thought he was being fed the ball enough or not. He started explaining how he's prepared to try to fit in with the team by being passive at first and slowly get into it more as the game goes on without being too aggressive and always trying to make the best pass when available.

[SuperCam]

faggot ass krew taking shots at the new team alpha. typical, smh

[dabom]

faggot ass krew taking shots at the new team alpha. typical, smh

Not even a spurs fan. :lmao

[SuperCam]

Not even a spurs fan. :lmao

Spurs are my second team.


At least i'm an American. Canadian krew trolls are traitors, tbh

[thunder]

:lol And people thought LMA would put the Spurs over
:lol They gave up a little bit of team chemistry for the current version of big man Iverson..Spurs = F:lolcked

[SpurPadre]

faggot ass krew taking shots at the new team alpha. typical, smh

I'm not taking shots at all. I'm just concerned.

[DJR210]

I expect this from 20 year old..but a 30 year old?

The two times he was interviewed about his role, he talks about touches.

SMDH.

:pctoss

He's been under Pop for like 3 months give him some time to learn

[dabom]

Spurs are my second team.


At least i'm an American. Canadian krew trolls are traitors, tbh

This gave me cancer tbh. :lmao

[SuperCam]

“I want to be an (NBA) all-star and MVP of the regular season,” said Aldridge


Ugh, what a diva, isn't that right krew?

[ChumpDumper]

Hey, the krew found a new shtick.

[ajh18]

Um, did anyone in this thread actually read the article???

Aldridge is talking about how he's trying so hard to make the extra pass that he's now being told in practice to be MORE selfish and aggressive. He's not being a primadonna at all.


"I can make the extra pass, which I’ve done. I think every guy on the team would say that I’ve made the extra pass more than I have probably in my career. In my last practice, Pop told me to shoot it, because I wasn’t looking to shoot because I’m trying not to be that guy, so I made the extra pass."

If anything, Green said, Aldridge may need to work on being more selfish.

I have my share of concerns with LMA, but it sounds like the biggest issue right now isn't his willingness to be a passer or team player... it's that he doesn't yet understand what a "good shot" looks like in the context of the Spurs system. So he's over-passing even when the "right" shot is there for him, because he doesn't want to be a ball-stopper.

[ChumpDumper]

Um, did anyone in this thread actually read the article???:lol of course not.

[z0sa]

:lol of course not.

[z0sa]

Ill admit LMA likes to talk it out, so to speak, but thats how a lot of great players are. He has high intelligence. He just needs to feel comfortable, and all that is gonna take is time.

[TheGreatYacht]

faggot ass krew taking shots at the new team alpha. typical, smh
This. These are the same dudes who took shots at Spurs legends like Gervin, Bowen, Duncan, Admiral, etc just to prop up Kawhi

[SpurPadre]

Um, did anyone in this thread actually read the article???

Aldridge is talking about how he's trying so hard to make the extra pass that he's now being told in practice to be MORE selfish and aggressive. He's not being a primadonna at all.



I have my share of concerns with LMA, but it sounds like the biggest issue right now isn't his willingness to be a passer or team player... it's that he doesn't yet understand what a "good shot" looks like in the context of the Spurs system. So he's over-passing even when the "right" shot is there for him, because he doesn't want to be a ball-stopper.

I did read it but it's still cause for concern that he still felt the need to ponder whether or not he was overlooked.

[ChumpDumper]

I did read it but it's still cause for concern that he still felt the need to ponder whether or not he was overlooked.What if he was asked explicitly if he felt he had been overlooked?

[21209]

I'm not going to panic over one pre-season game that didn't include some of the nucleus players.

He wasn't the only Spur who struggled. Kawhi, Danny and David West were others who didn't exactly impress.

I'm expecting some growing pains as he and others learn to adapt to his new role with the team.

[SpurPadre]

What if he was asked explicitly if he felt he had been overlooked?

Because otherwise, that would've been the first sentence he would've started out with; that he didn't think he was overlooked. But before that, he was elaborating on his process of adapting to the team and what his approach was to the game. There was no indication he was simply asked if he was being overlooked...but yeah, I can be wrong about that.

[TheGoldStandard]

Was this really necessary?

[PrimeMinister]

Is there any actual basketball talk on here or just a bunch o pseudo psychologists circle jerking their own ignorance. Jesus Christ.

[SpurPadre]

Is there any actual basketball talk on here or just a bunch o pseudo psychologists circle jerking their own ignorance. Jesus Christ.

Pretty touchy considering it's not a made up link and an actual article. I'm not trying to stir the pot, just taking the article at face value and wanted to bring it up for discussion.

[Chillen]

Spurs looked like a rebuilding team in the first preseason game without Pop, Duncan, Manu, Parker. It's going to take sometime for Aldridge and West to adjust, but not having Pop, Duncan, Manu, Parker out there pretty much half the team it's not a good indicator of this team at all. When everyone is in the lineup, this is going to be a tough opponent.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQ-1RW7UAAAQ1WE.jpg:large

[T_L_P]

I told you guys out the gate he was a premadonna.

Yep. Been saying it since the rumours were out there - I don't like LaMarcus' style or how he plays, and I think he's currently the leader of star players who don't get it done when it counts (the postseason).

I guess you can't turn down a marque star wanting to play for you though - and the Spurs needed to sign someone for when Duncan retires.

[SpursFan86]

Can't tell if people or trolling or what...

Dude didn't complain about shit :lol He admitted he just wasn't making shots, and said that he didn't think teammates were overlooking him. Also got pointed out that he's almost been too selfless so far, and that others (Pop and Green) have said he needs to be more selfish and just play how he usually would. He's already been trying to adjust to the team by making extra passes that he might not have made in Portland, so much so that it's almost to a fault.

Having a hard time seeing how anyone could seriously get a "diva" vibe from the quotes in this article.

[PrimeMinister]

Pretty touchy considering it's not a made up link and an actual article. I'm not trying to stir the pot, just taking the article at face value and wanted to bring it up for discussion.

Article is thread worthy- absolutely. I think the commenters in this thread, and the community in general are a bit too eager to make this team into a soap opera. We've added an arguable top 10 player to our team that's been fairly consistent for over 10 years now. Of course touches are going to be discussed. It's a fucking given.

[monkeypunk]

I think he's currently the leader of star players who don't get it done when it counts (the postseason).

Gotta disagree with this. He's never been in a real system before so postseason success doesn't really apply here. I seem to recall that he's kicked ass on an individual level in the PO, he just never had a great supporting cast and a system that maximized the open shots.

[SpurPadre]

Gotta disagree with this. He's never been in a real system before so postseason success doesn't really apply here. I seem to recall that he's kicked ass on an individual level in the PO, he just never had a great supporting cast and a system that maximized the open shots.

Agreed.

[Mnky]

Kawhifans didn't even read the article. He's trying to be more of a distributer and the spurs are pushing him to be more selfish.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kawhifans didn't even read the article. He's trying to be more of a distributer and the spurs are pushing him to be more selfish.

[Lerojo]

One pre season game has been played. You guys are idiots.

[T_L_P]

Gotta disagree with this. He's never been in a real system before so postseason success doesn't really apply here. I seem to recall that he's kicked ass on an individual level in the PO, he just never had a great supporting cast and a system that maximized the open shots.

2014+15 Playoffs: .483 TS% (horrible), .073 WS/48, -2.0 BPM.

Those numbers aren't all that dazzling for him in the Regular Season either, but they are a clear drop-off and I don't think he has kicked ass on an individual level (outside of a few games where T. Jones was defending him and he got hot).

I don't care about wins and losses. I just don't think Aldridge is a good Playoff performer yet, which worries me.

[SAGirl]

Can't tell if people or trolling or what...

Dude didn't complain about shit :lol He admitted he just wasn't making shots, and said that he didn't think teammates were overlooking him. Also got pointed out that he's almost been too selfless so far, and that others (Pop and Green) have said he needs to be more selfish and just play how he usually would. He's already been trying to adjust to the team by making extra passes that he might not have made in Portland, so much so that it's almost to a fault.

Having a hard time seeing how anyone could seriously get a "diva" vibe from the quotes in this article.

There is a lot of trolling on the forum, just take things depending on who posts them. Basically anybody who dares take a significant offensive role in the starting unit is subject to attack from a certain Kawhi-fan-crew. lol :lmao I feel sorry for Kawhi, because with their trolling these guys just generate negative attention for their favorite player.

I also thought Aldridge was quite humble. He wasn't dominating the ball, except for a few minutes where Messina went to him in a few consecutive possessions, and it was by design. He just didn't make shots. He tried to set others up, there were a few miscues with Danny and Kawhi. A TO he had was that he intended to pass to Kawhi and as they made eye contact, Kawhi cut hard to the basket. Aldridge didn't know Kawhi was going to do that upon their making eye contact, and he threw away the ball to the spot where Kawhi had been. Another fumbled pass was him getting double-teamed and passing to Danny on the move. It was a bad pass, kind of wild, since LMA was off balance, but Danny also didn't expect it at all, and almost turned it over, having to end up forcing up a shot. LMA took only 10 shots but didn't feel overlooked and had 8 points, yet was concerned with fitting in. Those are good signs to me.

One other thing, I noticed him cheering the bench unit, specially Boban. Didn't seem like an egotistical guy to me, when despite his bad playing night he was cheering teammates who were still playing.

[Kool Bob Love]

faggot ass krew taking shots at the new team alpha. typical, smh

we called it SC. Smh.

[Kool Bob Love]

This. These are the same dudes who took shots at Spurs legends like Gervin, Bowen, Duncan, Admiral, etc just to prop up Kawhi

Kawhi fans the new Kobe fans. Ugh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kawhi fans the new Kobe fans. Ugh.
They've even blamed the coach for Kawhi/Kobe's shortcomings, and completely discard the big man who carries them

[bigzak25]

If he hits his shots, he will get more. Pretty simple. If he doesn't, he's a bust. I'd like to see quotes from him about championships instead of Mvps.

[DMC]

I told you guys out the gate he was a premadonna.
What the fuck is a premadonna? Is that the opening act for Madonna? I think you mean prima donna, idiot. You uneducated pieces of foreign gook shit really fuck up the English language, now you're fucking up Italian. Stick to slinging waffles and buying sneakers.

[CGD]

What was the question though?

[Spurtacular]

LMA should talk about how is game was weak and that he stifled all ball movement......

[tholdren]

I think LMA is a girl, but this is taken out of context. He was talking about aggressiveness, how he came in less aggressive than pop wanted him. He stated that he was trying to become more aggressive with scoring and taking shots.

He averaged 20 shots a game for the past 2 years. He got 10 the other night. To me, he stated that his teammates were giving him enough looks, and that if he was hitting he would be fed more. Common sense really... Nothing to see here.

[K...]

The spurs are lucky to have a coach who is reticent , an all time great who never speaks, and a new star with some autism spectrum thing.


They interpret introvertedness as a basketball skill. So when a player with ordinary people skills comes along they freak out. Of course lma sounds like a women. Most of you posters freak out with women too.


Let the man play. His record suggests he's gonna work fine. His words are just words. Yes lma could be a baby, yes Parker is a dick, but as basketball players they had their role to play and that's all we should care about.

[tmtcsc]

Guy is a legitimate Diva..

Already asking for more touches in his first season game where he got the most touches..he's so insecure and sensitive.

https://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me2iedJKWK1rgchc8o1_500.gif

[dabom]

Yep. Been saying it since the rumours were out there - I don't like LaMarcus' style or how he plays, and I think he's currently the leader of star players who don't get it done when it counts (the postseason).

I guess you can't turn down a marque star wanting to play for you though - and the Spurs needed to sign someone for when Duncan retires.

You just quoted a resident troll. :lmao

I'm serious though. :toast

[dabom]

There is a lot of trolling on the forum, just take things depending on who posts them. Basically anybody who dares take a significant offensive role in the starting unit is subject to attack from a certain Kawhi-fan-crew. lol :lmao I feel sorry for Kawhi, because with their trolling these guys just generate negative attention for their favorite player.

I also thought Aldridge was quite humble. He wasn't dominating the ball, except for a few minutes where Messina went to him in a few consecutive possessions, and it was by design. He just didn't make shots. He tried to set others up, there were a few miscues with Danny and Kawhi. A TO he had was that he intended to pass to Kawhi and as they made eye contact, Kawhi cut hard to the basket. Aldridge didn't know Kawhi was going to do that upon their making eye contact, and he threw away the ball to the spot where Kawhi had been. Another fumbled pass was him getting double-teamed and passing to Danny on the move. It was a bad pass, kind of wild, since LMA was off balance, but Danny also didn't expect it at all, and almost turned it over, having to end up forcing up a shot. LMA took only 10 shots but didn't feel overlooked and had 8 points, yet was concerned with fitting in. Those are good signs to me.

One other thing, I noticed him cheering the bench unit, specially Boban. Didn't seem like an egotistical guy to me, when despite his bad playing night he was cheering teammates who were still playing.

The fact that you ignored the parkertrolls lends the fact that you are biased. Don't let me call you out a third time. :lmao

[dabom]

I count like 20 parkertrolls, but I guess you don't mind them. I wonder why? :lmao

[SpursIndonesia]

The spurs are lucky to have a coach who is reticent , an all time great who never speaks, and a new star with some autism spectrum thing.


They interpret introvertedness as a basketball skill. So when a player with ordinary people skills comes along they freak out. Of course lma sounds like a women. Most of you posters freak out with women too.


Let the man play. His record suggests he's gonna work fine. His words are just words. Yes lma could be a baby, yes Parker is a dick, but as basketball players they had their role to play and that's all we should care about.

This post has so much wins in it. :tu

[Mr Bones]

Um, did anyone in this thread actually read the article???

Aldridge is talking about how he's trying so hard to make the extra pass that he's now being told in practice to be MORE selfish and aggressive. He's not being a primadonna at all.



I have my share of concerns with LMA, but it sounds like the biggest issue right now isn't his willingness to be a passer or team player... it's that he doesn't yet understand what a "good shot" looks like in the context of the Spurs system. So he's over-passing even when the "right" shot is there for him, because he doesn't want to be a ball-stopper.


There is a lot of trolling on the forum, just take things depending on who posts them. Basically anybody who dares take a significant offensive role in the starting unit is subject to attack from a certain Kawhi-fan-crew. lol :lmao I feel sorry for Kawhi, because with their trolling these guys just generate negative attention for their favorite player.

I also thought Aldridge was quite humble. He wasn't dominating the ball, except for a few minutes where Messina went to him in a few consecutive possessions, and it was by design. He just didn't make shots. He tried to set others up, there were a few miscues with Danny and Kawhi. A TO he had was that he intended to pass to Kawhi and as they made eye contact, Kawhi cut hard to the basket. Aldridge didn't know Kawhi was going to do that upon their making eye contact, and he threw away the ball to the spot where Kawhi had been. Another fumbled pass was him getting double-teamed and passing to Danny on the move. It was a bad pass, kind of wild, since LMA was off balance, but Danny also didn't expect it at all, and almost turned it over, having to end up forcing up a shot. LMA took only 10 shots but didn't feel overlooked and had 8 points, yet was concerned with fitting in. Those are good signs to me.

One other thing, I noticed him cheering the bench unit, specially Boban. Didn't seem like an egotistical guy to me, when despite his bad playing night he was cheering teammates who were still playing.

[Mr Bones]

Can't tell if people or trolling or what...

Dude didn't complain about shit :lol He admitted he just wasn't making shots, and said that he didn't think teammates were overlooking him. Also got pointed out that he's almost been too selfless so far, and that others (Pop and Green) have said he needs to be more selfish and just play how he usually would. He's already been trying to adjust to the team by making extra passes that he might not have made in Portland, so much so that it's almost to a fault.

Having a hard time seeing how anyone could seriously get a "diva" vibe from the quotes in this article.

[Horse]

Only the fucking faggots around here would make such a big deal about the first game of PRESEASON!

[SnakeBoy]

If anything, Green said, Aldridge may need to work on being more selfish.

"Be aggressive, especially for LaMarcus," said Green, who has been with the Spurs since 2010 and signed a four-year, $45 million deal to return in July. "He’s used to making his moves. He knows where guys are when he was in Portland, and now he’s still getting used to where the double-team is coming from and where guys are going to be at for his outlets. He’s not used to that yet.

"(Aldridge and West) are trying to adjust, but they’re adjusting very unselfishly. From my perspective, I think they should be more aggressive, and make us adjust around them. I tell them, 'Be aggressive, go make your move, and we’ll adjust to you guys’ games.' But that’s just them."


lol retard krew can't even read the article

lol DG hoping LMA will keep the ball out of Kawhi's hands...he saw what happened last year when Kawhi was supposed to be the man.

[Russ]

LMA is (and always has been) a mid-range turn around jumpshooter, not a bigtime post presence.

You knew this, right?

More importantly, Pop knew it. He likely has a plan in mind.

[TheGreatYacht]

lol retard krew can't even read the article

lol DG hoping LMA will keep the ball out of Kawhi's hands...he saw what happened last year when Kawhi was supposed to be the man.
Good post :tu

[DeRozan m8]

Kawhis never even been given the opportunity to be the man, Pops always got him on a leash.

Except that Game 3 in the Playoffs last season, Pop FINALLY let him go, he scored 32 points off 13-18, 3 steals, 2 blocks, Spurs win by 27 points.

Then Pop leashed him again.

Kawhi MJ Leonard, the Legend

[Sean Cagney]

Kawhis never even been given the opportunity to be the man, Pops always got him on a leash.

Except that Game 3 in the Playoffs last season, Pop FINALLY let him go, he scored 32 points off 13-18, 3 steals, 2 blocks, Spurs win by 27 points.

Then Pop leashed him again.

Kawhi MJ Leonard, the LegendEhhhhhhhhh I forgot they won game 3 by 27 points and were up 2-1, thanks for reminding me. They go on the next game at home to lose when they could have been up 3-1. They blew two games at home, how the F do you do that? Sucks thinking about that still.

I agree on unleashing him though, monitoring his mins at this age is ridiculous IMO.

Your a little ahead of yourself on that last part though.

[DeRozan m8]

:)

[playbonner15]

LOL at trolls here trying to ruffle feathers by not reading the article and just pulling stuff out of their asses just to get a reaction :lol

[milkyway21]

I expect this from 20 year old..but a 30 year old?

The two times he was interviewed about his role, he talks about touches .

SMDH.

:pctoss

:rolleyes