A more focused Aldridge

[TheGreatYacht]

After the Warriors loss, he deactivated his social media and made it an emphasis to give it his all out there.

28pts 5 blocks last game, 36pts 3blk on 12/20 shooting

Was Aldridge worth giving up Splitter? Tbh

[Chris]

Scary part is that he is still adjusting to the offense. :lol

[InTheCrust]

Kirby had 38 last night, not that impressive tbh

/s

[cjw]

But wait till he does this against a good defender.

Oh wait...

(That said, Davis seems to be a much better team / help defender than man. Was getting treated like Greg Monroe treated Draymond)

[DeRozan m8]

You know why Aldridge did so well?
And the Spurs won?

LMA 12-20

Kawhi 11-17

Parker 1-2, 8 assists

Cheers

[weeks]

dude has been living up to his promise lately, really impressive stuff.

[Mnky]

After the Warriors loss, he deactivated his social media and made it an emphasis to give it his all out there.

28pts 5 blocks last game, 36pts 3blk on 12/20 shooting

Was Aldridge worth giving up Splitter? Tbh

Preach brother. :toast

[TrainOfThought5]

You know why Aldridge did so well?
And the Spurs won?

LMA 12-20

Kawhi 11-17

Parker 1-2, 8 assists

Cheers


I hate trolls but this singular post is money.

[sexinthatsx]

Great game by Aldridge, what a beast

[TheGreatYacht]

Preach brother. :toast
Thanks :toast

Huge props to Pop, he is finally using a player of Aldridge's caliber the right way. Tony/Manu pick and pops, and back to the basket postups. No more of that system player stuff

[hater]

Lmalpha tbh.

[TDomination]

As long as the Spurs win

[Benoit]

Aldridge is an awesome player when there's no pressure

We discussed this on WarriorsWorld before the Spurs game, he reminds us of a more talented version of former Dub Antawn Jamison

Really good player but nothing to fear when there's pressure

[daslicer]

Aldridge is an awesome player when there's no pressure

We discussed this on WarriorsWorld before the Spurs game, he reminds us of a more talented version of former Dub Antawn Jamison

Really good player but nothing to fear when there's pressure

Hard for me to believe that since WarriorsWorld is a terrible message board. The layout seems like its straight out of the 90's:lol.

[TheGreatYacht]

The Raymond hype is getting out of hand :lol That game was a fluke. Every player played like shit.

Imagine thinking that Raymond can do something that Dwight and Davis couldn't, which is stop this beast.

[Benoit]

Hard for me to believe that since WarriorsWorld is a terrible message board. The layout seems like its straight out of the 90's:lol.

Spurs fans can't talk trash about basketball anymore so you talk trash about message board layout LOL

I admit you guys have a nice board(a lot of the posters are ignorant racists and trolls tho)

[weeks]

Spurs fans can't talk trash about basketball anymore so you talk trash about message board layout LOL

I admit you guys have a nice board(a lot of the posters are ignorant racists and trolls tho)
assuming you aren't someone's troll alt, welcome, i wish we had a lot more posters from other teams tbh

what the hell is up with the annoying format at WW tho, trolling there sucks

[Nathan89]

The Raymond hype is getting out of hand :lol That game was a fluke. Every player played like shit.

Imagine thinking that Raymond can do something that Dwight and Davis couldn't, which is stop this beast.

LMA couldn't budge Draymond. That's a big a difference.

[SouthernFried]

LMA did well. I'm still concerned with his lack of rebounding. I think Danny Green has out-rebounded him the last 2 games. There is a mindset to it. I would like to see him get 15 rebounds against a decent opponent.

Having said that, his rebounding stats are ok. I think he is averaging 8.5 rebounds/game. But, I would like to see him do more in that regards and decide nobody is going inside when he's in the game. Because if not him...who? Still, he has shown more aggressiveness on the offensive end, which is encouraging. Big games? We'll see. We have a few of them coming up. :)

He's doing pretty good lately tho, and it might not be fair to him to be constantly comparing him to Duncan in my mind. Just can't help it...lol

[Nathan89]

Spurs fans can't talk trash about basketball anymore so you talk trash about message board layout LOL

I admit you guys have a nice board(a lot of the posters are ignorant racists and trolls tho)

That shitty layout/quality has been mentioned before.

[weeks]

someone mentioned in the game thread and i agree, aldridge looks to be a lot smoother with his movements. swift and decisive

[Mnky]

Spurs fans can't talk trash about basketball anymore so you talk trash about message board layout LOL

I admit you guys have a nice board(a lot of the posters are ignorant racists and trolls tho)

It's seriously a handful of guys who all spend their extra time trying to figure out ways to flirt with other board members while acting like they don't feed off each other.

Back to your point, Aldridge has always played his best against the best competition. Where did your conclusion come from? This season alone? This season, he's in a new system and has been allowing other lesser players to establish themselves while he learns. I think Pop for through to him with the GS game about how they need him to establish himself. Tonight he went against two of the best defensive bigs in the NBA. Davis, has always been someone he struggled against actually, but who doesn't? Whether you think he's good or not, no one can deny he's getting better and more comfortable as the season goes on.

The one thing I've seen he does struggle with it trying to go through smaller stouter players instead of over them. The shorter player is going to be able to establish position much easier , and if they're stout, they should have the advantage movement wise, but not contesting a shot.

[SAGirl]

LMA did well. I'm still concerned with his lack of rebounding. I think Danny Green has out-rebounded him the last 2 games. There is a mindset to it. I would like to see him get 15 rebounds against a decent opponent.

Having said that, his rebounding stats are ok. I think he is averaging 8.5 rebounds/game. But, I would like to see him do more in that regards and decide nobody is going inside when he's in the game. Because if not him...who? Still, he has shown more aggressiveness on the offensive end, which is encouraging. Big games? We'll see. We have a few of them coming up. :)

He's doing pretty good lately tho, and it might not be fair to him to be constantly comparing him to Duncan in my mind. Just can't help it...lol
I am not sure specifically on the rebounding, I didn't watch the entire game, just parts of the 1st Q and the last 3 minutes of the 4th... but I would be ok with the rebounding numbers if it meant he was really boxing out the big allowing others to grab a board. The boxing out part is very underrated, and it doesn't show in any stat... that is kind of what they say, rebounding is a team effort.

Edit: also yea, we can't compare him to Tim. There is no other like him. Everyone will come up short. Just have to appreciate him as himself.
We could be a worse team without him. Lets reconsider Tiago injured and Timmy's knee situation. Puts things in perspective. Baynes starting?
I am glad we got him.

[Nathan89]

LMA getting more fts in the last few games is very important. He need fts to make him more efficient.

[Spurs9]

I wonder if LMA is on spurstalk tbh

[Kool Bob Love]

LMAlpha :worthy:

OP's thread making ability this season has been unbelievable btw. :toast

[skulls138]

LMA getting more fts in the last few games is very important. He need fts to make him more efficient.And to slow down the game

[KDKSpurs24]

LMA couldn't budge Draymond. That's a big a difference.
He sure as hell couldn't..

[sasaint]

LMA did well. I'm still concerned with his lack of rebounding. I think Danny Green has out-rebounded him the last 2 games. There is a mindset to it. I would like to see him get 15 rebounds against a decent opponent.

Having said that, his rebounding stats are ok. I think he is averaging 8.5 rebounds/game. But, I would like to see him do more in that regards and decide nobody is going inside when he's in the game. Because if not him...who? Still, he has shown more aggressiveness on the offensive end, which is encouraging. Big games? We'll see. We have a few of them coming up. :)

He's doing pretty good lately tho, and it might not be fair to him to be constantly comparing him to Duncan in my mind. Just can't help it...lol

I share your concern about the boarding.

[TrainOfThought5]

He sure as hell couldn't..

He desperately needs to learn the hook shot to score over draymond

[Russo21]

I positively predicted LMA's All Star selection would be a massive confidence booster for him. His last 4 games are

25 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast
15pts on 7-11 shooting in just 26 minutes in the Cleveland debacle where he got off to a hot start offensively but I think he had 3 fouls in the first quarter.
28pts, 4 reb, 5 blocks
36pts, 6 reb, 3blocks

4 straight games shooting 60% or better
8 blocks in the last 2 games

When was the last time another Spur big put up those numbers in a 4 game span? The real LMA is stepping up which is huge for the good guys and gives us one of the best 1-2 punches in the NBA. Hope this is the start of something big leading up the playoffs!

[TheGreatYacht]

LMAlpha :worthy:

OP's thread making ability this season has been unbelievable btw. :toast
Appreciate it fam :toast you believed he could do this even when he was struggling, tried to tell the vanilla fans

[dabom]

:lmao

[Mal]

You know why Aldridge did so well?
And the Spurs won?

LMA 12-20

Kawhi 11-17

Parker 1-2, 8 assists

Cheers

Doesnt that mean that Parker is focused on winning more than his stats ? Didn`t watch the game, but he could easy get 10 shots over Norris Cole and whoever is the starter there at PG.

[ceperez]

He's playing closer to the ring and posting up with a lot more versatility (i.e. using his left hand).

Loss to GSW and Cavs and shutting down his twitter feeds has motivated him enough to work on his game.

The bright side is he is finally playing all-star level. The down side is scoring is now unbalanced with too many players scoring zero points and despite Green hitting 4 3 point shots, the Spurs needed the 4th quarter to put cellar dweller Pelicans away.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

LMA did well. I'm still concerned with his lack of rebounding. I think Danny Green has out-rebounded him the last 2 games. There is a mindset to it. I would like to see him get 15 rebounds against a decent opponent.


I don't mind. The reason why, LMA is actually CONTESTING shots. Doing so means you are going to get less rebounds. I don't want him to be Love 2.0 in that department, leave his man and go for rebounds. There is a reason he has 8 blocks in 2 games. Spurs needs Leonard, KA, Diaw, and West to box out.

And one thing I did notice when the Magic kept getting all those Offensive board, Mills and Green got smart and started to crash the boards as well. Magic only got 2 rebounds once they started to. I think rebounding is a team effort. The fact the Spurs are contesting shots, this is going to leave them open for Off RB. It takes a team effort in that the Spurs guards need to go for rebounds as well.

I don't mind Green out rebounding LMA if the reason is because LMA is contesting shots and making guys miss.

[EVAY]

I don't mind. The reason why, LMA is actually CONTESTING shots. Doing so means you are going to get less rebounds. I don't want him to be Love 2.0 in that department, leave his man and go for rebounds. There is a reason he has 8 blocks in 2 games. Spurs needs Leonard, KA, Diaw, and West to box out.

And one thing I did notice when the Magic kept getting all those Offensive board, Mills and Green got smart and started to crash the boards as well. Magic only got 2 rebounds once they started to. I think rebounding is a team effort. The fact the Spurs are contesting shots, this is going to leave them open for Off RB. It takes a team effort in that the Spurs guards need to go for rebounds as well.

I don't mind Green out rebounding LMA if the reason is because LMA is contesting shots and making guys miss.

excellent, excellent post!!

[BD24]

LMA couldn't budge Draymond. That's a big a difference.
In fairness Draymond is allowed to get away with much more contact than any other big. A little bit ridiculous

[SpursFan86]

Aldridge is averaging over 10 boards per 36 minutes and has the 2nd highest TRB% of his career...I think he's doing just fine in that regard.

Anyways, he's been great as of late. Hopefully his confidence continues to build and this carries over into the 2nd half of the season + playoffs. Particularly hope that he continues getting to the line considering that's a weakness of this team.

[UZER]

Nice, but he's gotta bring it against the big boys.

[T Park]

Nice, but he's gotta bring it against the big boys.



Yeah that Anthony Davis is a lightweight.

[look_at_g_shred]

Hellyeah OP ! Cheers!! We are going to need an aggressive LMA for the RRT if we want it to be a successful one!!

[UZER]

Yeah that Anthony Davis is a lightweight.

I meant team big boys, GSW, Cleveland, OKC.

[ChumpDumper]

But was he worth making Danny shoot badly for two months?

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

But was he worth making Danny shoot badly for two months?

Yes. Spurs still had the best start in franchise history despite it. Finally the morphing the Old & New Spurs system is finally taking form. Growing pains are part of any development project. Spurs experience far less than I even anticipated this year.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He's been playing great but I want to see him do it consistently against GS, Cleveland, and OKC.

I know in Cleveland he got some BS fouls.

[skulls138]

I share your concern about the boarding.Me too. I realize when youre blocking shots its hard to rebound but he should be getting the ones hes not defending. Id like to see him do more unsexy stuff like boxing out, defensive rebounds and setting solid screens. The latter could go a long way to making friends with teammates.

[T Park]

I meant team big boys, GSW, Cleveland, OKC.

so his 16 in 25 mins against Cleveland last game was no good. Got it.

[ceperez]

so his 16 in 25 mins against Cleveland last game was no good. Got it.

My concern is his lack of impact despite having put up a decent number of points. Just look at the game against the Pelicans, he scored 36 points but Spurs couldn't put away the Pelicans until late in the 4th.

This is despite the Spurs shooting 60% from the 3 point line. Just doesn't make sense to me.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

My concern is his lack of impact despite having put up a decent number of points. Just look at the game against the Pelicans, he scored 36 points but Spurs couldn't put away the Pelicans until late in the 4th.

This is despite the Spurs shooting 60% from the 3 point line. Just doesn't make sense to me.

Considering that the Pelicans are one of few teams that have a winning record against the Spurs over the past few seasons, I think this is a good thing.

[SAGirl]

I don't mind. The reason why, LMA is actually CONTESTING shots. Doing so means you are going to get less rebounds. I don't want him to be Love 2.0 in that department, leave his man and go for rebounds. There is a reason he has 8 blocks in 2 games. Spurs needs Leonard, KA, Diaw, and West to box out.

And one thing I did notice when the Magic kept getting all those Offensive board, Mills and Green got smart and started to crash the boards as well. Magic only got 2 rebounds once they started to. I think rebounding is a team effort. The fact the Spurs are contesting shots, this is going to leave them open for Off RB. It takes a team effort in that the Spurs guards need to go for rebounds as well.

I don't mind Green out rebounding LMA if the reason is because LMA is contesting shots and making guys miss.

Good point against perimeter teams and bigs that play away from the basket, you are not close to the rim to grab the board if you are contesting a perimeter or even midrange shot.

[UZER]

so his 16 in 25 mins against Cleveland last game was no good. Got it.

Now you're getting it.

[DeRozan m8]

Doesnt that mean that Parker is focused on winning more than his stats ? Didn`t watch the game, but he could easy get 10 shots over Norris Cole and whoever is the starter there at PG.

I hope that's what it means so he stops playing hero ball and feeds the talent.

[DeRozan m8]

LOL since when was it LMAs fault Danny was missing wide open 3's forever this season?

[Mnky]

I don't mind. The reason why, LMA is actually CONTESTING shots. Doing so means you are going to get less rebounds. I don't want him to be Love 2.0 in that department, leave his man and go for rebounds. There is a reason he has 8 blocks in 2 games. Spurs needs Leonard, KA, Diaw, and West to box out.

And one thing I did notice when the Magic kept getting all those Offensive board, Mills and Green got smart and started to crash the boards as well. Magic only got 2 rebounds once they started to. I think rebounding is a team effort. The fact the Spurs are contesting shots, this is going to leave them open for Off RB. It takes a team effort in that the Spurs guards need to go for rebounds as well.

I don't mind Green out rebounding LMA if the reason is because LMA is contesting shots and making guys miss.

Spot on.

[TheGreatYacht]

http://youtu.be/rKgrloOphHo

[SuperCam]

This team is only gonna go as far as MVParker and LMAlpha take it, this has been known for months among the more knowledgeable minds here, tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

This team is only gonna go as far as MVParker and LMAlpha take it, this has been known for months among the more knowledgeable minds here, tbh
Yep. Hopefully DPOYuncan will come back soon as well

[T Park]

My concern is his lack of impact despite having put up a decent number of points. Just look at the game against the Pelicans, he scored 36 points but Spurs couldn't put away the Pelicans until late in the 4th.

This is despite the Spurs shooting 60% from the 3 point line. Just doesn't make sense to me.

How is this Aldridge's fault?

You're connecting A-W and thinking it makes sense,

[T Park]

Now you're getting it.


Yeah i've got that you're a fucking moron.

[ducks]

My concern is his lack of impact despite having put up a decent number of points. Just look at the game against the Pelicans, he scored 36 points but Spurs couldn't put away the Pelicans until late in the 4th.

This is despite the Spurs shooting 60% from the 3 point line. Just doesn't make sense to me.
he had bad luck with fouls that game he would have put up bigger numbers

[dbreiden83080]

Huge chance for him to step up now with Kahwi, and carry some serious load. It's what he is being paid for.. Time to do it.. No excuse for not him not averaging 20 plus in this next month..

[Nathan89]

In fairness Draymond is allowed to get away with much more contact than any other big. A little bit ridiculous

I agree but if the refs consistently let him get away with that then that's something he'll have to overcome.

[UZER]

Yeah i've got that you're a fucking moron.

:lol dang mrs Aldridge, chill, we aren't curing cancer here.

[Thomas82]

I am not sure specifically on the rebounding, I didn't watch the entire game, just parts of the 1st Q and the last 3 minutes of the 4th... but I would be ok with the rebounding numbers if it meant he was really boxing out the big allowing others to grab a board. The boxing out part is very underrated, and it doesn't show in any stat... that is kind of what they say, rebounding is a team effort.

Edit: also yea, we can't compare him to Tim. There is no other like him. Everyone will come up short. Just have to appreciate him as himself.
We could be a worse team without him. Lets reconsider Tiago injured and Timmy's knee situation. Puts things in perspective. Baynes starting?
I am glad we got him.

Yes......and AMEN!!

[Benoit]

It's seriously a handful of guys who all spend their extra time trying to figure out ways to flirt with other board members while acting like they don't feed off each other.

Back to your point, Aldridge has always played his best against the best competition. Where did your conclusion come from? This season alone? This season, he's in a new system and has been allowing other lesser players to establish themselves while he learns. I think Pop for through to him with the GS game about how they need him to establish himself. Tonight he went against two of the best defensive bigs in the NBA. Davis, has always been someone he struggled against actually, but who doesn't? Whether you think he's good or not, no one can deny he's getting better and more comfortable as the season goes on.

The one thing I've seen he does struggle with it trying to go through smaller stouter players instead of over them. The shorter player is going to be able to establish position much easier , and if they're stout, they should have the advantage movement wise, but not contesting a shot.

This is completely false, sorry man.

Aldridge is known for being a choker in big games. That's his reputation with everybody

[TheGreatYacht]

This is completely false, sorry man.

Aldridge is known for being a choker in big games. That's his reputation with everybody
Lmao if you want to find a choker in big games, look no further but to look at your profile picture. Did Raymond even make a three in the finals? And if he did, on how many attempts? :lol

Aside from last year when he was playing with a broken hand, Lamarcus has put up good-to-great numbers in the postseason. Now let's take a look at your PF...

Raymond's 2013 Per 36 playoff run:
11.3ppg, 8.2rpg, 3.1apg, 1.9TO, 42.9FG%, 39.1 3P%
Raymond's 2014 playoff run:
11.9ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.9apg, 2.4TO, 46.7FG%, 27.6 3P%
Raymond's 2015 playoff run:
13.7ppg, 10.1rpg, 5.2apg, 2.8TO, 41.7FG%, 26.4 3P%

[Mnky]

This is completely false, sorry man.

Aldridge is known for being a choker in big games. That's his reputation with everybody

Prove it.

[Benoit]

Lmao if you want to find a choker in big games, look no further but to look at your profile picture. Did Raymond even make a three in the finals? And if he did, on how many attempts? :lol

Aside from last year when he was playing with a broken hand, Lamarcus has put up good-to-great numbers in the postseason. Now let's take a look at your PF...

Raymond's 2013 Per 36 playoff run:
11.3ppg, 8.2rpg, 3.1apg, 1.9TO, 42.9FG%, 39.1 3P%
Raymond's 2014 playoff run:
11.9ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.9apg, 2.4TO, 46.7FG%, 27.6 3P%
Raymond's 2015 playoff run:
13.7ppg, 10.1rpg, 5.2apg, 2.8TO, 41.7FG%, 26.4 3P%

Aldridge has had 1 good playoff series in his career

Draymond was the defensive anchor and 2nd best player on one of the best teams the league has ever seen lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Aldridge has had 4 out of 5 good playoff series in his career

Draymond was the third best defensive player behind Iggy & Klay, and 4th best player on one of the luckiest teams the league has ever seen lmao
FIFY buddy :tu

[Brazil]

I don't mind. The reason why, LMA is actually CONTESTING shots. Doing so means you are going to get less rebounds. I don't want him to be Love 2.0 in that department, leave his man and go for rebounds. There is a reason he has 8 blocks in 2 games. Spurs needs Leonard, KA, Diaw, and West to box out.

And one thing I did notice when the Magic kept getting all those Offensive board, Mills and Green got smart and started to crash the boards as well. Magic only got 2 rebounds once they started to. I think rebounding is a team effort. The fact the Spurs are contesting shots, this is going to leave them open for Off RB. It takes a team effort in that the Spurs guards need to go for rebounds as well.

I don't mind Green out rebounding LMA if the reason is because LMA is contesting shots and making guys miss.

:tu good well rounded post

[look_at_g_shred]

Aldridge has had 1 good playoff series in his career

Draymond was the defensive anchor and 2nd best player on one of the best teams the league has ever seen lmao
dat avatar...fuck dude

[TheGreatYacht]

26pts, 9reb, 11-18 shooting

Without him we lose to the Lolkers :lol tbh

[cutewizard]

the best player of the Spurs is

LaMarcus Aldridge, isnt it obvious?

Spurs fans are very knowledgeable about basketball. so let us admit the Truth

[TheGreatYacht]

Aldridge vs Heat - 28pts, 4reb, 4ast, 10/16FG, 0TO

Good game, almost scored 30 again....

[Spurs9]

Thats what happens when you get off facebook and twitter tbh

[BillMc]

Thats what happens when you get off facebook and twitter tbh

A lesson for us all.:toast

[spursistan]

LMA since "The Twitter/IG Deactivation" ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca00Lw_UMAIAtfy.png:large

[DJR210]

LMA since "The Twitter/IG Deactivation" ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca00Lw_UMAIAtfy.png:large

:lmao :tu

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

LMA since "The Twitter/IG Deactivation" ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca00Lw_UMAIAtfy.png:large

61% FG, 28.8 ppg. I guess I was wrong about expectations for LMA. I sold him short.