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Originally Posted by DPG21920

You can hear things and believe them and it be wrong; but not because it's anyone's fault. Lot's of time second hand information comes with a lot of bias - it doesn't mean it was totally untrue. But there are varying degrees of truth. We know that LMA can easily be traded. Plenty of value, contract is solid compared to most given out last year and if SA wants to move him there will be no shortage of suitors.

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So then it becomes "lets blame the Unknown Sources". :lol

Unless you don't have confidence, you yourself believe in these "sources", don't bring them up in a conversation.

It'd be very unfortunate if he didn't want to be in SA. For all the success the Spurs have had, it's still doesn't attract stars. It was a nice story that a FA of his caliber wanted to come.

If it is true I hope it doesn't get some narrative spin that's negative for the Spurs.

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Originally Posted by NameLess Scrub

It'd be very unfortunate if he didn't want to be in SA. For all the success the Spurs have had, it's still doesn't attract stars. It was a nice story that a FA of his caliber wanted to come.

If it is true I hope it doesn't get some narrative spin that's negative for the Spurs.

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When is winning a negative? If all that's been rumored true, it's says more about LMA than it does about the Spurs as an organization.

On a side note, I fully agree with OP

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

Youre an idiot to think that he would ever tell the media or public his true feelings. For his warts, he is still very professional ( outside of working hard in the offseason), he was in Portland too his last 2 yrs there -- never did he voice his true feelings til he signed on the dotted line.

Lol at link.

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Lol @ dramatic baseless claims.

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Originally Posted by dabom

I'm gonna be laughing how manu4tres makes some fucking excuse on some bullshit semantics. "We'll I never guaranteed it" is not an excuse. :lol

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All you do is laugh. It's your shtick. It's all you really bring to this forum. If it's not, :lol, then its:lmao, or this :rollin

If it doesn't happen and you want to laugh, by all means have at it. If Spurs find the right deal that they like, he will be traded in the next 6-7 months (deadline or offseason). At the very worst, Spurs don't have an offer they like and Aldridge just walks in FA in 18. He'll be here another year and half at most. I just know, from what I was told, he was not happy at all last year and regretted not going to PHX around the AS break and that he still felt the same way this past summer. The source that told me this has deep connects in ATX and is a good friend of mine.

Lol Whether if it happens or not, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I'll continue trying to provide good discussion to this forum regardless.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

All you do is laugh. It's your shtick. It's all you really bring to this forum. If it's not, :lol, then its:lmao, or this :rollin

If it doesn't happen and you want to laugh, by all means have at it. If Spurs find the right deal that they like, he will be traded in the next 6-7 months (deadline or offseason). At the very worst, Spurs don't have an offer they like and Aldridge just walks in FA in 18. He'll be here another year and half at most. I just know, from what I was told, he was not happy at all last year and regretted not going to PHX around the AS break and that he still felt the same way this past summer. The source that told me this has deep connects in ATX and is a good friend of mine.

Lol Whether if it happens or not, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I'll continue trying to provide good discussion to this forum regardless.

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He's a dummy - don't worry about it.

I'm assuming SA is actively trying to move LMa then? Because if they are not only unhappy about his work ethic but he is telling people he doesn't want to be here, you would imagine that if that is fully true SA is actively shopping him.

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

He's a dummy - don't worry about it.

I'm assuming SA is actively trying to move LMa then? Because if they are not only unhappy about his work ethic but he is telling people he doesn't want to be here, you would imagine that if that is fully true SA is actively shopping him.

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Pop has been taking digs at his own players effort/work ethics (doctors/plumber analogy etc..) more than usual this early in the season....You gotta think most of it is aimed at the one supposed to be 1B star of the team (He's even let out "he's getting shape" comment on him)..Something to monitor..

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

He's a dummy - don't worry about it.

I'm assuming SA is actively trying to move LMa then? Because if they are not only unhappy about his work ethic but he is telling people he doesn't want to be here, you would imagine that if that is fully true SA is actively shopping him.

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This was information from a few months ago, at the start of the season.

Spurs are typically more patient than a lot of other teams. And even if they had LA on the table or kept their ears open, things don't really pick up til the trade deadline because a lot of teams have many new variables thrown into the equation and they prefer to see how the 1st half of the season plays out before making any moves, even if they have low expectations. Also, other teams have time as their leverage to low ball offers at the start of the year, that's why teams typically wait it out.

Plus, with how professional LA is towards media/public saying all the right things portraying happiness to be here to start the season and how he's the type of guy to keep things close to his chest, Spurs can be patient. I still think there's a mutual respect to a degree to where they are dealing with the issues just fine for now, but the writing is on the wall IMO. It's only a matter of time, deadline or offseason, or at most, LA is a Spur for just another 18 months til he opts out.

But the thing is he's not keeping it close to his chest. If you know about it, the Spurs damn well know about it. He has trade value and if he is actively being shopped, there would be no shortage of suitors.

I mean I know how trades work and the timelines, but I'm talking about actively shopping. If the thing you are hearing are true there is no salvaging this and they have to be actively shopping him. They aren't going to hold him hostage if he wants out and when coupled with his questionable work ethic per some then there is no way they just play the waiting game.

If he's not traded then we know there is more smoke than fire.

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

But the thing is he's not keeping it close to his chest. If you know about it, the Spurs damn well know about it. He has trade value and if he is actively being shopped, there would be no shortage of suitors.

I mean I know how trades work and the timelines, but I'm talking about actively shopping. If the thing you are hearing are true there is no salvaging this and they have to be actively shopping him. They aren't going to hold him hostage if he wants out and when coupled with his questionable work ethic per some then there is no way they just play the waiting game.

If he's not traded then we know there is more smoke than fire.

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I don't KNOW about it. Just spreading information I was told ( and yes I believe it considering who told me -- he's credible from an honest and ethical perspective but that's for me to judge). I'm not getting this info from LaMarcus himself. LaMarcus keeps his circle tight and has a few buddies from ATX in it, one happened to be represented and is close to my source.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

I don't KNOW about it. Just spreading information I was told ( and yes I believe it considering who told me -- he's credible from an honest and ethical perspective but that's for me to judge). I'm not getting this info from LaMarcus himself. LaMarcus keeps his circle tight and has a few buddies from ATX in it, one happened to be represented and is close to my source.

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When I say know, I mean that you heard it from someone in his circle. If that is the case, then it's not being held close to his chest. It means people are talking about it and LMA is talking about it.

I'm not saying the guy is lying or you shouldn't believe it, I'm saying it's not being held close to his chest if the info is reaching you. If that is the case, you better believe SA (on top of other supposed disappointments about work ethic) knows about it and that has to be a tipping point.

While he may say the right things to the media, SA isn't dumb. If they are unhappy with LMA work eithic and LMA is putting out there (which by you knowing he is) that he doesn't want to be here there are no other alternatives and holding onto him for almost 2 years before opting out makes no sense.

And I'm not saying you are your friend lied or are wrong. I'm saying that IF that stuff is actually true and not just biased second hand opinion vs actual sentiments from LMA conveyed very literally, then he will be traded.

If he is not traded, we know there was a lot of noise in that second hand information (again doesn't mean you were lying).

But we all know LMA can easily be traded. Easily.

Before doing the post-game interview, Andrew Monaco caught Kawhi--after a 30 pts in under 30 minutes performance-- critiquing himself as he was watching highlights of the game..

The gulf in dedication and ambition between the two supposed stars of the teams is what's probably irking Pop deep inside...Aldridge is not in the Boris Diaw category to let that slide for long..After all he and Kawhi are not on the same timeline..

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Originally Posted by spursistan

Before doing the post-game interview, Andrew Monaco caught Kawhi--after a 30 pts in under 30 minutes performance-- critiquing himself as he was watching highlights of the game..

The gulf in dedication and ambition between the two supposed stars of the teams is what's probably irking Pop deep inside...Aldridge is not in the Boris Diaw category to let that slide for long..After all he and Kawhi are not on the same timeline..

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I made this comment before the season started. When Star players are working with other star players with a crazy amount of work ethic, everything not considered "hard working" gets highlighted.

If you consider the fact that Leonard comes in better shape every year with improved skills, you best bet coaches are thinking why in the world our other max guy not putting in at least close to his off-season work.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

All you do is laugh. It's your shtick. It's all you really bring to this forum. If it's not, :lol, then its:lmao, or this :rollin

If it doesn't happen and you want to laugh, by all means have at it. If Spurs find the right deal that they like, he will be traded in the next 6-7 months (deadline or offseason). At the very worst, Spurs don't have an offer they like and Aldridge just walks in FA in 18. He'll be here another year and half at most. I just know, from what I was told, he was not happy at all last year and regretted not going to PHX around the AS break and that he still felt the same way this past summer. The source that told me this has deep connects in ATX and is a good friend of mine.

Lol Whether if it happens or not, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I'll continue trying to provide good discussion to this forum regardless.

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Now offseason or 18 months now. :lol

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Assuming shit because he wasn't playing well/his supposed lackadaisical effort would've been bad enough. You had to take it a step further though with a 'source' aka a friend of a friend of a friend of LMA's.

Him opting out was always going to be a possibility given the cap increase and his age. It's the smart financial move to try to cash in one last time. He'll likely still get max offers thrown at him and it's entirely possible that the Spurs will be the ones that decide to move on if that's the type of money it'll take to retain him. It might just end up being a business move by both parties if that happens. But I'm sure ST will run with it and claim he never wanted to be here, and MaNu4Tres will be patting himself and his source on the back. :lol

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Originally Posted by FkLA

Assuming shit because he wasn't playing well/his supposed lackadaisical effort would've been bad enough. You had to take it a step further though with a 'source' aka a friend of a friend of a friend of LMA's.

Him opting out was always going to be a possibility given the cap increase and his age. It's the smart financial move to try to cash in one last time. He'll likely still get max offers thrown at him and it's entirely possible that the Spurs will be the ones that decide to move on if that's the type of money it'll take to retain him. It might just end up being a business move by both parties if that happens. But I'm sure ST will run with it and claim he never wanted to be here, and MaNu4Tres will be patting himself and his source on the back. :lol

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Players of his caliber always get paid before the last year of their contract. Spurs might not match. That isn't out of this world. But the guy said traded mid season from his "sources" and is now changing his tune. :lol

Whats absurd about LMA is that he took Bowens jersey number. The fact that he HAD to have it and now seeing what hes doing just pisses me off. I think he thinks the all-star game is the championship game.

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Originally Posted by dabom

Players of his caliber always get paid before the last year of their contract. Spurs might not match. That isn't out of this world. But the guy said traded mid season from his "sources" and is now changing his tune. :lol

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Quote me where I said he for sure is getting traded midseason from my sources.

I'll wait.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

Quote me where I said he for sure is getting traded midseason.

I'll wait.

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dabom is a master of hyperbole and games with words. Dude strikes you like a McGregor jab every time he responds to your posts and you just go about business. Like you like being hit in the face.
Time to adjust, brother.

i would be moody too if Durant went to the best team in the league.

For all we know pop has told LMA not to give a shit and to take his time getting into shape.

For the spurs to be succseful we need more than just LMA and Kawhi. We saw that last year and it did not work. I'd rather pop put his effort in getting Dedmon into a reliable semi starting player, getting Murray ready for next year, getting Gasol to give a shit.






For real here, how many of you here give a shit about your job the way you expect LMA to do his. if your rebuttal is "but he is paid $$$$$" post your salary here so i can see if youre legit working class.

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Originally Posted by tonight...you

dabom is a master of hyperbole and games with words. Dude strikes you like a McGregor jab every time he responds to your posts and you just go about business. Like you like being hit in the face.
Time to adjust, brother.

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Mcgregor knocks people out though. Dabom wins by decision every time. more of a flyweight type game.

it would be really weird to have the second seed in the west and trade away the season. That just doesn't happen ever.