Aldridge has been an absolute train wreck this season offensively

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Just awful. He needs to cut down on his shooting as it's been an absolute brickfest for him so far.

[RD2191]

Spurm fans will respond with "rebounds" :lmao Dude is a fukin bum.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

And DeRozan has been a trainwreck in crunch time :lmao

Fucking hell

[Leetonidas]

And DeRozan has been a trainwreck in crunch time :lmao

Fucking hell

You realize he hit the two game winners vs MIN and LAL right

[Keepin' it real]

Better now than in the Finals.

[ducks]

And spurs have won more titles recently then any team
They have more recently titles then Gs

[SpursDynasty85]

He's had some positives rebounding, defending, and getting putbacks. His shooting is off for sure. I think he is still adjusting to DeRozan basically playing pg. DeRozan is very ball dominant. I think LMA prefers a more traditional pg setting him up and being more more of a focal. You can tell they are adjusting though DeRozan made it a point to feed LMA the ball. Wide open shots aren't falling but I'm pretty sure they will eventually.

[NASpurs]

Hopefully this will end up as an anti jinx thread

[Amuseddaysleeper]

You realize he hit the two game winners vs MIN and LAL right

And has missed 10 shots in a row vs the Lakers and been a disaster in the final minute of regulation. All in all he's been good this season, but he isn't going to shake the DeChoke moniker anytime soon.

[duncan2k5]

I thought some smart guy said Kawhi not passing the ball was the reason Aldridge struggled (even though we were 7th in assists that season)... I keep telling u guys LMA can't play with another star... Won't be long until he starts to pout

[Leetonidas]

And has missed 10 shots in a row vs the Lakers and been a disaster in the final minute of regulation. All in all he's been good this season, but he isn't going to shake the DeChoke moniker anytime soon.

And once again he is dominating in OT. He was also clutch down the stretch despite missing the shot to win it . You're nitpicking that one game against LA

[Amuseddaysleeper]

And once again he is dominating in OT. He was also clutch down the stretch despite missing the shot to win it . You're nitpicking that one game against LA

:toast

[tim_duncan_fan]

If he played like a big man instead of a lard-ass SF he would be having a much better time.

I wish we could transplant Tim's brain into LaMarcus' body.

If LA would own the paint and just play bigger, on offense AND defense, we coukd be so much better.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

OP has long since become a bad parody of OP

[Spurs fever]

I thought some smart guy said Kawhi not passing the ball was the reason Aldridge struggled (even though we were 7th in assists that season)... I keep telling u guys LMA can't play with another star... Won't be long until he starts to poutI was wondering the same thing. Can he actually not play with another star.

[RC_Drunkford]

He was matched up with Deandre Jordan, so shooting jumpers makes way more sense to draw DeAndre out the paint. That strip he had on defense was also big for us. Besides that he's getting double teamed quite a lot. Team mates need to let him know when a 2nd defender rotates over to him. I agree his shot hasn't been falling, but a lot of them just rimmed out

[superbigtime]

I thought some smart guy said Kawhi not passing the ball was the reason Aldridge struggled (even though we were 7th in assists that season)... I keep telling u guys LMA can't play with another star... Won't be long until he starts to pout

doesnt seem far fetched TBH

[TDMVPDPOY]

this fkn tool doesnt know when to exploit a mismatch when he has one, instead goes to his jumper

[JeffDuncan]

LMA got 20 pts tonight, which is his career average. That's also his average for this season so far.

LMA's point production, playing with DDR, is exactly on track with what it's always been. Sorry to bother people by posting facts.

You're all faggots.

[cd021]

LMA got 20 pts tonight, which is his career average. That's also his average for this season so far.

LMA's point production, playing with DDR, is exactly on track with what it's always been. Sorry to bother people by posting facts.

You're all faggots.


He's shooting 42% on 2pt FGs this season after hitting almost 53% last year. Also shooting 73% from FT, as opposed to 84% last year

his scoring efficiency numbers are way off.

[hater]

He looks like a 65 year old Duncan out there

[offset formation]

Originally Posted by JeffDuncan:

LMA got 20 pts tonight, which is his career average. That's also his average for this season so far.

LMA's point production, playing with DDR, is exactly on track with what it's always been. Sorry to bother people by posting facts.

Yep. Just made this point on another thread.

[sasaint]

Spurm fans will respond with "rebounds" :lmao Dude is a fukin bum.

I did not like his game, do not like his game, and never will like his game.

[sasaint]

If he played like a big man instead of a lard-ass SF he would be having a much better time.

I wish we could transplant Tim's brain into LaMarcus' body.

If LA would own the paint and just play bigger, on offense AND defense, we coukd be so much better.

Do NOT hold your breath.

[marinoman]

He needs to play lakers more to get his confidence going...but seriously it’s still early and he’s getting to his spot, just off, it’s the poor rebounding that’s concerning

[tbdog]

LA is off for sure, but he is not forcing it. He is getting his looks and he is still getting doubled hard. The doubles will eventually stop being so aggressive as teams start realising we are one of the most efficient 3pt shooting teams. Getting an athletic guard back will help, as we need someone to break down the D off the scramble from the double team.

[hooperflash]

LA is off for sure, but he is not forcing it.
facts.

far from being a so called “train wreck”.

[Old School 44]

Don't know about the rest of the games, I went to this game, and it's tough for Aldridge to go ISO in the post against Jordan. Not sure why the Spurs go at the strength of the Mavs defense, considering they had DD and Gay as other options on the floor.

[JeffDuncan]

He's shooting 42% on 2pt FGs this season after hitting almost 53% last year. Also shooting 73% from FT, as opposed to 84% last year

his scoring efficiency numbers are way off.

Very true, LMA's percentages are down. For his career he's .488 on 2s. He needs to improve there.

[SpursDynasty85]

Originally Posted by JeffDuncan:

LMA got 20 pts tonight, which is his career average. That's also his average for this season so far.

LMA's point production, playing with DDR, is exactly on track with what it's always been. Sorry to bother people by posting facts.

Yep. Just made this point on another thread.

A bit misleading considering scoring is up in the league. LMA is struggling a bit but I'm not too worried.

[Jsmoothexpress]

I thought some smart guy said Kawhi not passing the ball was the reason Aldridge struggled (even though we were 7th in assists that season)... I keep telling u guys LMA can't play with another star... Won't be long until he starts to pout
You might be on to something. I’ve never looked at it like that mane. That really might be the case. He did good last year on the strength there wasn’t anyone else on his level for our team.

[cd021]

Very true, LMA's percentages are down. For his career he's .488 on 2s. He needs to improve there.
Across the board his shooting numbers are down. It'll probably improve to them mean but he isn't playing particularly great thus far on offense.

[TimmyBuckets]

You might be on to something. I’ve never looked at it like that mane. That really might be the case. He did good last year on the strength there wasn’t anyone else on his level for our team.

He says he needs touches to get going. He shot the ball 22 times against LAL in their first matchup for 37 pts and 23 times against MIN for 21 pts (albeit his offense wasn't as great and his FG% was bad, but those 19 rebounds though sheesh). The more touches he gets, the more comfortable he seems to get. I think getting the ball more really boosts his confidence and he loves to be the guy that carries the team, and that will never change. I don't think its crazy to say that LMA has difficulty playing with another star, but I also think it depends on the synergy with that star. Kawhi could not and cannot make plays as well as Derozan, and he was also a terrible teammate when it came to communication. Derozan, on there other hand, seems like the complete opposite. Its also a plus that their mid-range game seems to be working (even though they haven't fully gelled). LMA should def get more touches throughout the season, and if he averages 18-20 or so touches a game, he should be fine.

That being said, every other aspect of his game is just amazing to watch. He is the defensive focal point and on D he has made some spectacular plays. His rebounds too, especially offensive, are just pure Muscle. No one can say his effort isn't there.

[phxspurfan]

He's struggling a little bit but tbh the offense has changed 4 times in the last 4 years with him here:

2015/16 - TD/LMA integration
2016/17 - TD retirement / Kawhi focus
2017/18 - Kawhi "injury" / Pop goes back to Portland style
2018/19 - Kawhi/Manu/Tony gone / DeMar in as defacto PG

It may take a bit for him to find his stride. Also, as has been mentioned, he's getting swarmed more now that the Spurs have the crappiest supporting cast in 20 years. That may not change unless White/Walker immediately get played by Pop and become serviceable / factor guys when they come back.

He's also a year older, and isn't going to develop better shooting/speed/wind as he ages.

[John B]

LMA needs to learn catch and pop with Demar, roll on pick and roll. I think he’s at his average now, but would get more. For sure the offense goes through Demar as the primary ball handler. But again he should get more once they learn to play more. Love Gay trying to get his own numbers and being aggressive.

[SnakeBoy]

I'm not worried yet. He looks like he's engaged and having fun so I think he'll find his stride.

[skin27]

LA FG attempts last season is the same as this season..he just struggling to convert his shots..

[ItsARap]

And DeRozan has been a trainwreck in crunch time :lmao

Fucking hell

lol - Be thankful Spurs have Derozan! You're correct, your team would be a train wreck w/o a Derozan.
Did he NOT close out or grind your team to get the W - 2 or 3 times?

Ask yourself where Spurs would be w/o a Derozan in this trade?
Raptors and Spurs Fans just have to deal w/ It and support both players. Both keeping their teams 'in it'.

[ItsARap]

LMA needs to learn catch and pop with Demar, roll on pick and roll. I think he’s at his average now, but would get more. For sure the offense goes through Demar as the primary ball handler. But again he should get more once they learn to play more. Love Gay trying to get his own numbers and being aggressive.

Yes, LMA helps Derozan, so don't Spurs fan fool themselves. Rudy Gay and Demar are friends. Rudy knows he needs to contribute. All 3 trying to keep Spurs in it. SPURS will make the playoffs if DD and LAM keep working together (baddest mid range shooters) and Gay contributes on Offense. The Defense needs work but, but Pops will improve that area.

[Mirrornick]

Yes, LMA helps Derozan, so don't Spurs fan fool themselves. Rudy Gay and Demar are friends. Rudy knows he needs to contribute. All 3 trying to keep Spurs in it. SPURS will make the playoffs if DD and LAM keep working together (baddest mid range shooters) and Gay contributes on Offense. The Defense needs work but, but Pops will improve that area.

Remember Gay and DeRozan on the raptors? brutal. The newer version is so much better.

[John B]

Yes, LMA helps Derozan, so don't Spurs fan fool themselves. Rudy Gay and Demar are friends. Rudy knows he needs to contribute. All 3 trying to keep Spurs in it. SPURS will make the playoffs if DD and LAM keep working together (baddest mid range shooters) and Gay contributes on Offense. The Defense needs work but, but Pops will improve that area.
And Forbes contributing 15ppg should be nice. If he keeps it up, he could be a serious candidate for best improved player. A sure 3nD should be nice and really could be open. If Chip could work wonders with Huestis, Spurs could go deep

[TDomination]

Train wreck is an absolute exaggeration.

He's done his part, just missing shots he normally makes. Once those start going down, it should help us with quite a bit.

[Dex]

Train wreck is an absolute exaggeration.

He's done his part, just missing shots he normally makes. Once those start going down, it should help us with quite a bit.

Exactly, I'm not too worried. He's getting good looks, they just aren't falling right now.

It's only 6 games and we aren't even past October yet, so he's got plenty of time to get it together. Just needs to keep being aggressive.

[bklynspursfan]

And DeRozan has been a trainwreck in crunch time :lmao

Fucking hell

He struggled 1 night in crunch time (got good looks) and 3 other nights vs LA, vs Min, and vs Dal was great. But he's a train wreck? Cherry picking much?

[Jsmoothexpress]

He says he needs touches to get going. He shot the ball 22 times against LAL in their first matchup for 37 pts and 23 times against MIN for 21 pts (albeit his offense wasn't as great and his FG% was bad, but those 19 rebounds though sheesh). The more touches he gets, the more comfortable he seems to get. I think getting the ball more really boosts his confidence and he loves to be the guy that carries the team, and that will never change. I don't think its crazy to say that LMA has difficulty playing with another star, but I also think it depends on the synergy with that star. Kawhi could not and cannot make plays as well as Derozan, and he was also a terrible teammate when it came to communication. Derozan, on there other hand, seems like the complete opposite. Its also a plus that their mid-range game seems to be working (even though they haven't fully gelled). LMA should def get more touches throughout the season, and if he averages 18-20 or so touches a game, he should be fine.

That being said, every other aspect of his game is just amazing to watch. He is the defensive focal point and on D he has made some spectacular plays. His rebounds too, especially offensive, are just pure Muscle. No one can say his effort isn't there.
Good insight. What you said makes some sense.

[exstatic]

Exactly, I'm not too worried. He's getting good looks, they just aren't falling right now.

It's only 6 games and we aren't even past October yet, so he's got plenty of time to get it together. Just needs to keep being aggressive.

[tonight...you]

My mayn @amused is awesome at stirring that pot.

You should make the next Game Thread!

[TD 21]

It's too soon to conclude that he's now past his prime, but it's not too soon to be concerned. Including preseason, I believe he's had one game where he's combined efficiency and volume this season. At the very least, it's a disturbing trend.

And before anyone scoffs at the preseason, a lot of times it sets the tone for the season. Last season, you could tell right away (I strongly suspected it anyway) that he was primed for a big season. This season, to a lesser extent, you could tell with Gay.

Still, it's difficult to imagine the exact archetype that generally ages best falling off a cliff overnight. Maybe he's not the virtual All-Star lock he's often been this decade, but he should remain All-Star caliber for the next few seasons.

[Garcar66]

He’s what we got. Find me a young free agent who wants to play in San Antonio when he can play in Dallas or Houston. Spurs have to draft well to survive. Jimmy Butler would be a one year and out.

[duncan2k5]

He says he needs touches to get going. He shot the ball 22 times against LAL in their first matchup for 37 pts and 23 times against MIN for 21 pts (albeit his offense wasn't as great and his FG% was bad, but those 19 rebounds though sheesh). The more touches he gets, the more comfortable he seems to get. I think getting the ball more really boosts his confidence and he loves to be the guy that carries the team, and that will never change. I don't think its crazy to say that LMA has difficulty playing with another star, but I also think it depends on the synergy with that star. Kawhi could not and cannot make plays as well as Derozan, and he was also a terrible teammate when it came to communication. Derozan, on there other hand, seems like the complete opposite. Its also a plus that their mid-range game seems to be working (even though they haven't fully gelled). LMA should def get more touches throughout the season, and if he averages 18-20 or so touches a game, he should be fine.

That being said, every other aspect of his game is just amazing to watch. He is the defensive focal point and on D he has made some spectacular plays. His rebounds too, especially offensive, are just pure Muscle. No one can say his effort isn't there.

Who cares which player makes LMA feel better about himself? Which one can take us past the warriors, or give us the best chance to? That guy is in Canada

[duncan2k5]

I'm not worried yet. He looks like he's engaged and having fun so I think he'll find his stride.

He looks the exact same as always... He never looks like he is having fun

[daslicer]

Who cares which player makes LMA feel better about himself? Which one can take us past the warriors, or give us the best chance to? That guy is in Canada

STFU nobody is beating the Warriors this year anyways now that they have added Demarcus.

[bigdickboys]

Who cares which player makes LMA feel better about himself? Which one can take us past the warriors, or give us the best chance to? That guy is in Canada

Kindly shut the fuck up.

[HarlemHeat37]

Kindly shut the fuck up.

:lol

[Budkin]

Amused reverse jinx thread works wonders again.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

What a terrible signing oof

[Kurgan]

Aldridge has always been a loser. Mentally weak pussy that would rather be an inefficient, poor man's Dirk instead of playing under the basket like TD. The Spurs window officially closed when they signed this shithead to carry Robinson and Duncan's torch.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This is going to be RJ levels bad at this rate

Kawhi was a genius to force a trade

[Kurgan]

LA is never content or satisfied unless the team is playing Aldridge ball(like last season). Therein lies the problem. It's impossible to pair him up with another star as he's not too fond of sharing his touches with anyone. If you do decide to play Aldridge ball, your ceiling is limited to being a 45-48 win team as proven by last year's Spurs or the Blazers from 2010-2015. He's a highly flawed player with a selfish, loser mentality. Derozan has his own set of problems too, offense only wing that can't play defense or shoor the threeball. Spurs somehow acquired the two most useless stars in the NBA.

[HarlemHeat37]

LA is never content or satisfied unless the team is playing Aldridge ball(like last season). Therein lies the problem. It's impossible to pair him up with another star as he's not too fond of sharing his touches with anyone. If you do decide to play Aldridge ball, your ceiling is limited to being a 45-48 win team as proven by last year's Spurs or the Blazers from 2010-2015. He's a highly flawed player with a selfish, loser mentality. Derozan has his own set of problems too, offense only wing that can't play defense or shoor the threeball. Spurs somehow acquired the two most useless stars in the NBA.

Damn, great post..

[Gibbz]

LA is never content or satisfied unless the team is playing Aldridge ball(like last season). Therein lies the problem. It's impossible to pair him up with another star as he's not too fond of sharing his touches with anyone. If you do decide to play Aldridge ball, your ceiling is limited to being a 45-48 win team as proven by last year's Spurs or the Blazers from 2010-2015. He's a highly flawed player with a selfish, loser mentality. Derozan has his own set of problems too, offense only wing that can't play defense or shoor the threeball. Spurs somehow acquired the two most useless stars in the NBA.

I really don't want to believe this, but I think it's true.

[tb5]

There is some truth to it but it's made worse by our horrible guard play.

[Gibbz]

True--DDR is all we have and he's a proven softy.

[objective]

I'm not so sure having a second star matters that much at this point with Aldridge.

He's 33, heavy, and playing his most minutes per game as a Spur and at center full time. He's played about an extra game worth of minutes compared to what he did last year at this point in the season (13 games).

He's shooting 42.6% which is much worse than even his last sulky year with Kawhi. His PER is easily his worst since his rookie year.

Declining comes to everyone.

[Hoops Czar]

LA is never content or satisfied unless the team is playing Aldridge ball(like last season). Therein lies the problem. It's impossible to pair him up with another star as he's not too fond of sharing his touches with anyone. If you do decide to play Aldridge ball, your ceiling is limited to being a 45-48 win team as proven by last year's Spurs or the Blazers from 2010-2015. He's a highly flawed player with a selfish, loser mentality. Derozan has his own set of problems too, offense only wing that can't play defense or shoor the threeball. Spurs somehow acquired the two most useless stars in the NBA.

Arguably his two best seasons (2014, 2015) were played in Portland alongside Damien Lilard. Don't make excuses for regression. He's a soft 33 year old power forward that's on the downside of his career.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm not so sure having a second star matters that much at this point with Aldridge.

He's 33, heavy, and playing his most minutes per game as a Spur and at center full time. He's played about an extra game worth of minutes compared to what he did last year at this point in the season (13 games).

He's shooting 42.6% which is much worse than even his last sulky year with Kawhi. His PER is easily his worst since his rookie year.

Declining comes to everyone.

With 2 more years left of a huge deal.. post-2014 Parker all over again:lol

[Gibbz]

I'm not so sure having a second star matters that much at this point with Aldridge.

He's 33, heavy, and playing his most minutes per game as a Spur and at center full time. He's played about an extra game worth of minutes compared to what he did last year at this point in the season (13 games).

He's shooting 42.6% which is much worse than even his last sulky year with Kawhi. His PER is easily his worst since his rookie year.

Declining comes to everyone.

Good thing he's owed $50 million after this season.

[objective]

With 2 more years left of a huge deal.. post-2014 Parker all over again:lol


Good thing he's owed $50 million after this season.

For what it's worth he has:

19-20 : $26 million
20-21 : $24 million but only $7 million guaranteed

[Hoops Czar]

With 2 more years left of a huge deal.. post-2014 Parker all over again:lol
Tony Parker actually has a higher ws/48 (.101) than LMA (.086). Better find a new schtick, I mean comparison.

[HarlemHeat37]

Tony Parker actually has a higher ws/48 (.101) than LMA (.086). Better find a new schtick, I mean comparison.

This post doesn't make any sense, as usual:lol

[Hoops Czar]

This post doesn't make any sense, as usual:lol
What doesn't make sense to you? The stat or the fact that you could literally replace LMA with Javale McGee, and you literally wouldn't notice a drop in production? Actually, that's not true,... there would be a noticeable improvement. :lol

[tbdog]

No. I just think LMA needs a work horse in the middle. Either a center or a PF. I think Poeltl needs to start again, sadly.

[phxspurfan]

He's a soft 33 year old power forward that's on the downside of his career.

Way to go out on a limb there. Breaking news

[TimDunkem]

Way to go out on a limb there. Breaking news

Considering that half of this board thinks you can build around the guy because he led this dud of a team to a first round exit last year I'd say - yeah, unfortunately- he is going out on a limb there. What's sad is that only half of us will acknowledge this.

[DeRozan m8]

Honestly, i think Lamarcus not getting his touches is getting to him.

We saw that interview game 1 last season against the Wolves, where he talked about his touches and wanting to be traded...i'll never forget the selfish faggotry

[SAGirl]

I'm not so sure having a second star matters that much at this point with Aldridge.

He's 33, heavy, and playing his most minutes per game as a Spur and at center full time. He's played about an extra game worth of minutes compared to what he did last year at this point in the season (13 games).

He's shooting 42.6% which is much worse than even his last sulky year with Kawhi. His PER is easily his worst since his rookie year.

Declining comes to everyone.
True. He’s playing almost exclusively as a center now, but this time he’s surrounded by midgets meaning there’s no help in the paint, the others rebounding is deficient and when Pop doesn’t have him playing next to 4 guards two of which are below 6’2”, he’s next to Cunningham. He’s playing with the least help in the paint now that Gay is in and out of the infirmary and Father Time caught up with Gasols foot.

pop has to figure out how to get him going bc otherwise they’re just tanking without saying they are. Wink wink

[sasaint]

No. I just think LMA needs a work horse in the middle. Either a center or a PF. I think Poeltl needs to start again, sadly.

That means starting 2 bigs in the SL, which will not work in the league today. Neither LMA nor Poodle is capable of defending a mobile, stretch 4 on the perimeter.

[SAGirl]

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[Budkin]

Makes no sense. Even at 33 he should be much better. Needs therapy, and quick.

[Hoops Czar]

1063349701154492416
He has a short term memory problem if he doesn't remember 2016.

[duncan2k5]

LA is never content or satisfied unless the team is playing Aldridge ball(like last season). Therein lies the problem. It's impossible to pair him up with another star as he's not too fond of sharing his touches with anyone. If you do decide to play Aldridge ball, your ceiling is limited to being a 45-48 win team as proven by last year's Spurs or the Blazers from 2010-2015. He's a highly flawed player with a selfish, loser mentality. Derozan has his own set of problems too, offense only wing that can't play defense or shoor the threeball. Spurs somehow acquired the two most useless stars in the NBA.

MVP level post

[duncan2k5]

No. I just think LMA needs a work horse in the middle. Either a center or a PF. I think Poeltl needs to start again, sadly.

If that's what he needs to be good, then he needs to be traded... Great players are great regardless... Heck... Good players are good regardless...

[ceperez]

Trade... Marc Gasol for Aldridge:

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=jqnjsos

[tbdog]

If that's what he needs to be good, then he needs to be traded... Great players are great regardless... Heck... Good players are good regardless...

No, I just think he is gassed as the game and season go along. If the Spurs had a workhorse banging for offensive and defensive rebounds, I just think it would help him tremendously. Dirk is one of the greats and he needed a workhorse in the middle. LMA game is not power. At the moment, if LMA misses a jumper, it's a defensive rebound.

[dbestpro]

Move LMA back to PF, and provide a center and his game will miraculously reappear. He does not do well as the lone big on the court.

[8FOR!3]

Move LMA back to PF, and provide a center and his game will miraculously reappear. He does not do well as the lone big on the court.

I agree and honestly at this point I don't think a LMA/Poeltl lineup is any worse than Cunningham/LMA.

[sananspursfan21]

Arguably his two best seasons (2014, 2015) were played in Portland alongside Damien Lilard. Don't make excuses for regression. He's a soft 33 year old power forward that's on the downside of his career.

This. I always thought the schtick that he had to be the #1 or he sucked was ridiculous. He picks and chooses when to play hard and he just doesn’t do it often enough. It’s too bad, the guy’s huge

[JeffDuncan]

Move LMA back to PF, and provide a center and his game will miraculously reappear. He does not do well as the lone big on the court.

A defensive center who's also a good passer would help the whole team, but Aldridge has to get his shooting touch back, no matter what anybody else does.

The problem with LMA is only that he's shooting so poorly.

[RC_Drunkford]

Move LMA back to PF, and provide a center and his game will miraculously reappear. He does not do well as the lone big on the court.

Centers like Whiteside contesting his shot makes it a lot harder for him to hit them. And Aldridge is the type of player who then starts missing easy bunnies too once the jumper's not falling. I also recognized how he doesn't shoot 3s at all this season, even though every season they say he will shoot more 3s

[sasaint]

Trade... Marc Gasol for Aldridge:

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=jqnjsos

Not without Spurs adding a sweetener. Why would Memphis trade a franchise icon for a guy who isn't playing as well?

[RC_Drunkford]

He's been rebounding like a mad man this season. Can't knock his effort

[8FOR!3]

LMA playing pissed off tonight. When he's motivated and shots are falling he's so good. Guess you could say that about a lot of guys lol.

[JeffDuncan]

Aldridge just helped train wreck the Warriors. He's baaaack! For one game, anyway. Now we'll see how long it lasts.

[Mirrornick]

Trade LMA right now before his value drops

jk

good game by LMA. His best one this season.

[skin27]

Fuck him!! He’s pretty inconsistent..I just hope he can maintain that intensity every night

[Mirrornick]

Fuck him!! He’s pretty inconsistent..I just hope he can maintain that intensity every night

He hasn't been inconsistent this year tbh
If anything he was consistently bad :)

[NameLess Scrub]

That LMa :cry

Whatever he and the team need to do to keep it up I hope they do it. And I mean offensively. Seems like he has been consistently good defensively this year.

[phxspurfan]

That LMa :cry

Whatever he and the team need to do to keep it up I hope they do it. And I mean offensively. Seems like he has been consistently good defensively this year.


Say what you want about his shot, he’s putting in workman like effort this year. Go Spurs Go. Great win tonight.

[playbonner15]

LMA playing pissed off tonight.
He does play better, move faster when he looks pissed :lol. With other teams he seems to relax

[r0drig0lac]

Fuck him!! He’s pretty inconsistent..I just hope he can maintain that intensity every night

he can not, otherwise he would be a superstar

[duncan2k5]

Trade LMA right now before his value drops

jk

good game by LMA. His best one this season.

U are right tho... He does need to be traded... We won't win one playoff series with him

[Mirrornick]

U are right tho... He does need to be traded... We won't win one playoff series with him

he can't be traded for an upgrade. That would be a fleece. I just don't see any teams taking on 33 year old declining all star player.