Report: Spurs might get a free agent meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge

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Originally Posted by Beaverfuzz

Just say no to LMA. Gasol is a much better option.

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100%

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Originally Posted by mkurts

That 3 year, 43 million dollar extension is going to cost dearly.

Alridge may be soft but he can put points on the board instead of the team playing 4 on 5 all the time

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

I'm seeing way more hate on Aldridge in this thread than is warranted, tbh. Tonight's game is not at all indicative of the type of player he is. Just look at his numbers and %'s this year. He's been great.

*It should also be noted that he's been playing with a torn ligament in his left thumb that he suffered back in January, hence the brace on his left hand. He could've easily opted to undergo the surgery as planned back then, but he offered to put off the surgery until after the season and play hurt cause of the tight playoff race in the West. He's talked about how it limits his ability to play, and he's still put up 23 pts, 10 boards, & 1 block per this year with a 22.85 PER.

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Honestly I think last night game just showed LA doesn't care to be in Portland anymore. I highly doubt he stays.

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Originally Posted by Beaverfuzz

Oregon is a different state, those cpas didnt do their homework

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http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2010/...-decision.html

The worse case for a five-year, $96 million contract is New York, and it's a meager $12m (total, over the 5 years). That's the absolute worst case. And in a market like NY they're very likely to easily offset that with a sponsorship deal.

Just forget about the tax difference. It's not a game changer.

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Originally Posted by ElNono

http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2010/...-decision.html

The worse case for a five-year, $96 million contract is New York, and it's a meager $12m (total, over the 5 years). That's the absolute worst case. And in a market like NY they're very likely to easily offset that with a sponsorship deal.

Just forget about the tax difference. It's not a game changer.

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Sorry dude but $12 million isnt meager. And I would bet that it would be much more than a $12 million difference. It's obvious you do your own taxes and dont itemize.

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Originally Posted by Beaverfuzz

Sorry dude but $12 million isnt meager. And I would bet that it would be much more than a $12 million difference. It's obvious you do your own taxes and dont itemize.

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I'll just take the word of CPAs over yours, tbh, no offense. I won't stop you from fantasizing that the state tax will make a difference, go ahead.

My tax situation has no bearing in this discussion, but you couldn't be more wrong...

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Originally Posted by ElNono

I'll just take the word of CPAs over yours, tbh, no offense. I won't stop you from fantasizing that the state tax will make a difference, go ahead.

My tax situation has no bearing in this discussion, but you couldn't be more wrong...

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Nice try standard deduction. Your cpas are pretty clueless and dont think outside the box. I can see why you're considered the special child of your family:bobo :downspin:

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Originally Posted by ElNono

http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2010/...-decision.html

The worse case for a five-year, $96 million contract is New York, and it's a meager $12m (total, over the 5 years). That's the absolute worst case. And in a market like NY they're very likely to easily offset that with a sponsorship deal.

Just forget about the tax difference. It's not a game changer.

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Holy hell, you didnt even read your own linked article! Hypothetical mumble jumble. :bobo

Because if it's on blogspot, it must be gospel!

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Originally Posted by Beaverfuzz

Nice try standard deduction. Your cpas are pretty clueless and dont think outside the box. I can see why you're considered the special child of your family:bobo :downspin:

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Listen guy, you don't know anything about me or my CPAs. You can try to make this discussion about me, but that says more about you than me, tbh...

I linked an actual article with actual CPAs addressing the max player state tax situation. All you wrote is your gut feeling. We'll let the readers reach their own conclusions. I'm fine with that.

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Originally Posted by Beaverfuzz

Holy hell, you didnt even read your own linked article! Hypothetical mumble jumble.

Because if it's on blogspot, it must be gospel!

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Sure I did. Did you read it?

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Sure I did. Did you read it?

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:toastHappy 100k Nono, did you make 2000 posts yesterday or something?

Is Forbes ok?

http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/09/leb...ome-miami.html

There's a pile of articles about this stuff if you actually look for them.

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Originally Posted by Mikeanaro

:toastHappy 100k Nono, did you make 2000 posts yesterday or something?

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probably during the last game thread, tbh.. thanks

Bloomberg Business?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...nd-215-million

Anyways, I think if LMA is after money, he'll stay in Portland. That's probably the best situation of guaranteed money for him.

FWIW, Beaverfuzz, I love Portland, one of my favorite cities to live in, nothing personal with the city or you, tbh

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Originally Posted by ElNono

FWIW, Beaverfuzz, I love Portland, one of my favorite cities to live in, nothing personal with the city or you, tbh

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I'd put Portland in the top 5 NBA cities to live in, tbh. Great town.

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

I'd put Portland in the top 5 NBA cities to live in, tbh. Great town.

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Haven't lived there since the mid 90s, but back then, absolute #1 on my list, despite the rain.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...artner=ya5nbcs

Does his decision change whether we lose in the first round or win the chip?

Aldridge comes.Duncan comes back for vet minimum.Dump Splitter.

The wet dream.

Dont think we ever can count on seeing Splitter ever put together more then a few games between injuries so I can still see going for Aldridge as a good idea.

It was already a long shot, but if Spurs are bounced in the 1st round, don't think LA even considers us tbh.

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Listen guy, you don't know anything about me or my CPAs. You can try to make this discussion about me, but that says more about you than me, tbh...

I linked an actual article with actual CPAs addressing the max player state tax situation. All you wrote is your gut feeling. We'll let the readers reach their own conclusions. I'm fine with that.

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No, you didn't link an article with actual CPAs addressing anything, because you didn't even read the article!

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Originally Posted by ElNono

Haven't lived there since the mid 90s, but back then, absolute #1 on my list, despite the rain.

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Thank God you moved, no wonder my house value increased. :lol

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Originally Posted by ElNono

FWIW, Beaverfuzz, I love Portland, one of my favorite cities to live in, nothing personal with the city or you, tbh

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What do your "CPAs" think?