Official LMA Apology Thread

[Mnky]

For everyone who doubted LMA. I give you the opportunity to apologize and make amends with our all-star. Against the elite of the west, he was the most consistent player over the home stand, with the biggest impact tbh. :toast

[TheGreatYacht]

Ain't letting this get buried

[davidbowie]

Seeing him post up and bang hard down low brought a tear to my eye. We need him if we're gonna win it all.

[steeledl]

Nathan89

[Mnky]

Ain't letting this get buried

:lol

Some posters being shy tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

:lol

Some posters being shy tbh
Wifi ain't working at Whataburger, tbh

:lol fat bus

[benefactor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0T7_SGee4

[Rob123]

Watching him go at green in the paint made me feel funny in my pants

[Mnky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0T7_SGee4

:toast the goods

[weeks]

Harlem admitted he was wrong and took the L...so I won't go there

I was worried about him at the beginning of the year but ever since he decided to get his, LMA has been absolutely beast. we're a completely different team now.

[Nathan89]

Nathan89

I'm not a big fan of his game but he was worth acquiring. He needs to shoot his jumpshot better to really win me over.

[sasaint]

The truth is that LMA is a completely different player when Tim is not on the floor with him. He believes that he needs to step his game up and be aggressive. Plus he is not competing with Tim for spots on the floor. He definitely feels the shadow of Tim Duncan when they are on the floor together.

[BSfromTX]

I wouldn't say I doubted him, but he exceeded my expectations tonight.... Would prefer a drive or hook before his love affair with the jumper but oh well.. I will take it

[DAF86]

LMA should bully these midgets down low on a 7 game series.

[K...]

Might as well be the "we knew lma was the spurs best player from day one" thread since it's mostly us posting.

[T Park]

I'm sure the goal posts will be moved again.

[sasaint]

I'm not a big fan of his game but he was worth acquiring. He needs to shoot his jumpshot better to really win me over.

I have questioned LMA's heart, but not lately. I have loved his offensive rebounding and his defense from the get-go. I think his jump shot is money. It's those Blazer-days fadeaways that I don't like. I think he is doing that less now. He showed plenty of heart tonight - just wish it had been against an elite team. :lol

[Mnky]

Might as well be the "we knew lma was the spurs best player from day one" thread since it's mostly us posting.

:lol :bobo

[steeledl]

I'm not a big fan of his game but he was worth acquiring. He needs to shoot his jumpshot better to really win me over.

Take the L

[steeledl]

Might as well be the "we knew lma was the spurs best player from day one" thread since it's mostly us posting.

He isn't

[Mnky]

I have questioned LMA's heart, but not lately. I have loved his offensive rebounding and his defense from the get-go. I think his jump shot is money. It's those Blazer-days fadeaways that I don't like. I think he is doing that less now. He showed plenty of heart tonight - just wish it had been against an elite team. :lol

He got so much slack for no reason. His first responsibility was to learn the system and impact on defense. He did that real fast tbh. People said he was soft, and he's the best rebounder spurs have had in a long time. People said he was a liability on the defense and helped lead the spurs to the #1 defensive team. Pop told everyone around March or April you'd see the offense start taking form earlier in the year. That's come to past with Kawhi and lma taking the lead.

People were saying he doesn't show up in big games and he is easily the best player over our home stand against the elites of the west. He has always played those teams well, which made his criticisms especially humorous.

He's a baller man. THe way he plays, he has a few good prime years left too.

[SpurSwag]

I love lamarcus Aldridge, puts in the effort constantly and has done everything possible to make the fit work. He has been a true pro and has proven himself not to be a stat padder or diva or anything like that. Dude is hungry for a ring and has sacrificed spotlight to kawhi (tho kawhi won't take it lol), points, and minutes in order to win. Win or lose, he was well worth signing and the Spurs really signed a great player this summer.

[Spur Bank]

Re: the LMA jumpshot....

He not only (obviously) has the green light to shoot open jumpers, I would bet he has the mandate to shoot open jumpers. The way defenses swarm in the NBA nowadays, good shots are fewer and further between even on possessions with good ball movement. An open long 2 from LMA is more often than not the best +EV point bet we'll see in a given possession. A 17 foot LMA jump shot is probably as good as a mildly contested 5 foot Parker or Mills floater.

[Mel_13]

ceperez

[siraulo23]

Aldridge played 15x better than i thought he could defensively vs the warriors, he was remarkable. Shocking performance on that end imo

[En Fuego]

LMA should bully these midgets down low on a 7 game series.

relevant
https://youtu.be/KqrllhUxHUo?t=5

[BSfromTX]

Re: the LMA jumpshot....

He not only (obviously) has the green light to shoot open jumpers, I would bet he has the mandate to shoot open jumpers. The way defenses swarm in the NBA nowadays, good shots are fewer and further between even on possessions with good ball movement. An open long 2 from LMA is more often than not the best +EV point bet we'll see in a given possession. A 17 foot LMA jump shot is probably as good as a mildly contested 5 foot Parker or Mills floater.

True, however I think most here are referring to when he is on the block... He often times turns right to the fall away/ one footed jumper over the right shoulder.

[TheGreatYacht]

Ain't letting this get buried

[DarrinS]

No apology needed from me because I wasn't a critic.

[Mel_13]

ceperez

[Diego20]

He's a beast, idk how some people thought he wasn't a good fit.

[SouthernFried]

Well...when he played terrible, I was on him. Now he's playing great, and I'm behind him. Not sure apologies are necessary, was just stating the facts. But, since we have gone all emo here, I'll play. Sorry LMA, you're doing great.

I hope we have reason to start a thread like this sometime in future...for Kyle Anderson :stirpot: :lol

[100%duncan]

ceperez

[Mel_13]

ceperez

[Robz4000]

:worthy: LMA

[benefactor]

ceperez

[skulls138]

The truth is that LMA is a completely different player when Tim is not on the floor with him. He believes that he needs to step his game up and be aggressive. Plus he is not competing with Tim for spots on the floor. He definitely feels the shadow of Tim Duncan when they are on the floor together.Well then, thats the final hurdle because we need both to have the new version of twin towers.

[sasaint]

Well then, thats the final hurdle because we need both to have the new version of twin towers.

In an era dominated by small ball we do not need a new version of twin towers - especially when it likely would only be for the remainder of this season. Or were you just trolling me? I don't always recognize it.

[Mnky]

Not seeing championship accountability from spurfan. :pop:

[Mnky]

Not seeing championship accountability from spurfan. :pop:

[Mel_13]

ceperez

[benefactor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0T7_SGee4

[Chinook]

#ceperez (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13356)

[TheGreatYacht]

#HarlemHeat

[LoneStarState'sPride]

There should be a LOT more of y'all fucking nigs itt.

[weeks]

the silence is deafening

:lma

[Mnky]

the silence is deafening

:lma

:bobo

[davidbowie]

when did he get so good? lol

if he keeps that up, nothing is stopping us

[BillMc]

He got so much slack for no reason. His first responsibility was to learn the system and impact on defense. He did that real fast tbh. People said he was soft, and he's the best rebounder spurs have had in a long time. People said he was a liability on the defense and helped lead the spurs to the #1 defensive team. Pop told everyone around March or April you'd see the offense start taking form earlier in the year. That's come to past with Kawhi and lma taking the lead.

People were saying he doesn't show up in big games and he is easily the best player over our home stand against the elites of the west. He has always played those teams well, which made his criticisms especially humorous.

He's a baller man. THe way he plays, he has a few good prime years left too.

+1 He also dissolved the "it takes until the second season to really do well in the Spurs system" myth. It took him about a month and a half. If he's improved next year, watch out.

[808]

Was he ever really fat?

[ElNono]

He got so much slack for no reason. His first responsibility was to learn the system and impact on defense. He did that real fast tbh. People said he was soft, and he's the best rebounder spurs have had in a long time. People said he was a liability on the defense and helped lead the spurs to the #1 defensive team. Pop told everyone around March or April you'd see the offense start taking form earlier in the year. That's come to past with Kawhi and lma taking the lead.

People were saying he doesn't show up in big games and he is easily the best player over our home stand against the elites of the west. He has always played those teams well, which made his criticisms especially humorous.

He's a baller man. THe way he plays, he has a few good prime years left too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIYthyp2lto

[Mnky]

:lma

[BackHome]

I think that girl that was checking out his junk last game might have hooked up with him he looked really happy today. Lol.

[Hoops Czar]

Where is the Derrick White apology thread or the I was right about DeRozen all along thread?

[ElNono]

He can drop 90 in the RS for all I care, tbh... this dude needs to show that kind of mettle in the playoffs...

[Mnky]

He can drop 90 in the RS for all I care, tbh... this dude needs to show that kind of mettle in the playoffs...

Like he did against the thunder?

[duncan2k5]

Like he did against the thunder?

Check the games... He had two elite games, then choked all the other games, including one game where he shot 22% and another where he shot 34% and was severely outrebounded

[RD2191]

He can drop 90 in the RS for all I care, tbh... this dude needs to show that kind of mettle in the playoffs...

Tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

I'll just leave this here

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1211142484979601410

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1211146627911696384

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1209334914153365504

thinking they should start Poeltl who can't even shoot free throws :lmao

wanting to trade the only player on the entire roster who's a positive on both ends :lmao

https://i.redd.it/q85j60j8x7741.jpg



At this point he just needs 20-25 games to get it going, but he's still one of the best bigs in the league. Give this guy a break.

[ElNono]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

[RC_Drunkford]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

he's been shooting them. They were just falling tonight

[sasaint]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

This.

[JeffDuncan]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

A person has to keep in mind, for LMA to shoot a 3 he'll need an assist. He's hardly ever going to dribble out beyond the arc, himself. So it takes a team effort.

People are talking about this as if it's all on LMA but it certainly is not. It is not just his own decision. His teammates have to be looking for him out there. Is the point.

[talkspurs]

I'll just leave this here

https://i.redd.it/q85j60j8x7741.jpg





I just want to point out how said it is that we only have 3 people above the line.

[paperboy77]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

Maybe or maybe not. Really and truly we give way too much crap to LA & DD. If Pop just plays less of Belli and more LW, DW and DJ I think we’ll be ok. This is the same team I really thought shoulda beat a Denver easily. Now we theoretically have a more experienced team in Pops system AND very good LW waiting in the wings. The HC is the issue by insisting on Beli and Bryn getting time on the court along with his many seniors moments.

[tholdren]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

Griffin shot more threes. It's just today's nba players are so dumb and soft. There is really no reason to draft on height potential anymore or have players listed as having positions. NBA showing out that ohhs and ahhs are worth more than wins. Its entertainment not skill

[TD 21]

I'm skeptical, but hopefully it's not a random blip (he was shooting more of them even before this recent stretch, but still not enough) and he's finally seen the light.

I've long said, he could be a deadly stretch 5 because unlike most of them, he has a quick release and he's a scorer. Most of them are all around or role player types who become gun shy if they've shot a certain amount or are slumping. It he could just adopt the same mentality he has inside the arc, he could extend his career.

[tholdren]

I'm skeptical, but hopefully it's not a random blip (he was shooting more of them even before this recent stretch, but still not enough) and he's finally seen the light.

I've long said, he could be a deadly stretch 5 because unlike most of them, he has a quick release and he's a scorer. Most of them are all around or role player types who become gun shy if they've shot a certain amount or are slumping. It he could just adopt the same mentality he has inside the arc, he could extend his career.

But his defense is so bad does it matter. Ok he scores 25ppg. He gives up 15 to 20 not including zero help on d or any physicality. He is what he's always been. Stats better than wins

[GreekSpursfan]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.


This and also the main takeaway from that graph is that when your highest paid player(DDR) is constistently below the line there is no point in arguing about other players and their production.

[alpha_HaZE]

We’re midway through the season, and now he remembers he has the green light to shoot 3s? Fully expect him to crawl back into fetal position ASAP. Let’s also stop pretending he did this out of some scheming, he just didn’t want to bang down low with Drummond and Griffin.

ElNono with the goods :)

[offset formation]

But his defense is so bad does it matter. Ok he scores 25ppg. He gives up 15 to 20 not including zero help on d or any physicality. He is what he's always been. Stats better than wins

Lol, no.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

But his defense is so bad does it matter. Ok he scores 25ppg. He gives up 15 to 20 not including zero help on d or any physicality. He is what he's always been. Stats better than wins

wh

[tholdren]

Lol, no.

Lol yes

[ElNono]

welp, guess he’s saving det 3 point sharpshooting for his next team

[smush]

He is locked in for next year https://mobile.twitter.com/jgsiegel/status/1212494310823747585

[tholdren]

He is locked in for next year https://mobile.twitter.com/jgsiegel/status/1212494310823747585

Spurs locked in for dat trade

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

He's really the reason the Spurs made the playoffs the last two years. He's given this rag-tag team just enough punch to be a mediocre playoff team. They'd be solidly in the lottery without his contribution, FWIW.