Marc Stein: Spurs are #1 on LaMarcus Aldridge's list

[RD2191]

Tbh why wouldn't lma go east? He's pretty much guaranteed at the very least a trip to the ecf every season for the next 3-4 seasons if he stays healthy. The east is that bad.

[bigfan]

Its a business, I don't blame him for talking with anyone. I seriously doubt he wants to be a Craptor.

[look_at_g_shred]

Who's he meeting with first??

[cantthinkofanything]

Who's he meeting with first??

your mom

[Ditty]

Tbh why wouldn't lma go east? He's pretty much guaranteed at the very least a trip to the ecf every season for the next 3-4 seasons if he stays healthy. The east is that bad.

No no one is winning the East as long as Lebron remains there. LA just wanting to hear what other teams want to say that's all, he's either coming here or Dallas.

[DPG21920]

No no one is winning the East as long as Lebron remains there. LA just wanting to hear what other teams want to say that's all, he's either coming here or Dallas.

It's not like other teams can offer him more money. What could a team possibly say to him that could sway him if a TX team is that high on his list? Seems like a waste of time - especially because the money is the same no matter where he goes.

[RD2191]

No no one is winning the East as long as Lebron remains there. LA just wanting to hear what other teams want to say that's all, he's either coming here or Dallas.

Way too many factors to make that claim. The ECF are wide open every season and injuries do happen. LMA would make at least the ecf if he joins the raptors. The cavs are pretty much lebron and Kyrie. One bad series and another team can make the finals. Not impossible. Way easier than making the wcf, that's for sure.

[tholdren]

Its a business, I don't blame him for talking with anyone. I seriously doubt he wants to be a Craptor.

disagree. think about your wife; would you like to know that she went on a date with some meth-head just because he had money and she was single - just seeing what was out there. OR would you rather know that the people she did go to dinner with had real, successful jobs, with a current plan for success, and longterm interests in mind, rather than a one night stand.

If its true, then Toronto can have det thot

[look_at_g_shred]

Can't wait for "and now the nuggets are now on top of LMAs list"

[Darius Bieber]

He might as well meet with the Timberwolves too

[Ron Swanson]

76ers soon to be at the top of the list.

[Mnky]

Spurfan seems to forget how abysmal the eastern conference is. The raptors are pretty young as well, which means they have potential, but also means they may be too far from contending for the finals. Going to meet these teams, agents get to discuss the future as well as possible trade and free agency agendas. You guys act like you walk into wal Mart and don't second guess the great value brand. Due diligence to test the waters.

[tholdren]

Spurfan seems to forget how abysmal the eastern conference is. The raptors are pretty young as well, which means they have potential, but also means they may be too far from contending for the finals. Going to meet these teams, agents get to discuss the future as well as possible trade and free agency agendas. You guys act like you walk into wal Mart and don't second guess the great value brand. Due diligence to test the waters.

The problem is you walked into WalMart in the first place. There are those of you who shop at WalMart, and those of us who don't. I'll let you guess which ones have jobs.

[RD2191]

Spurfan seems to forget how abysmal the eastern conference is. The raptors are pretty young as well, which means they have potential, but also means they may be too far from contending for the finals. Going to meet these teams, agents get to discuss the future as well as possible trade and free agency agendas. You guys act like you walk into wal Mart and don't second guess the great value brand. Due diligence to test the waters.

Great value brand.

[ElNono]

Stein confirming this - kind of annoying from LMA. I mean, I get weighing options but taking meetings from everyone?

Maybe sending a message that he wants his money and he won't take a discount?

[spurraider21]

Maybe sending a message that he wants his money and he won't take a discount?

how much tax would he be paying from toronto

[DPG21920]

Perhaps - just seems odd that his reported list (by some reputable people) has grown to around 7+. I can get wanting to test the waters, but that seems outrageous if true becaue the money is the same no matter what. Seems like someone who really wants to be courted - if so, kind of alarming IMPO

[ElNono]

Because, like most professional athletes, he wants to win, but probably only if it's on his terms. The Spurs can offer him arguably the best immediate opportunity and a solid one beyond next season (if they can retain Green and either this off season or next, find an eventual placeholder starter at C, they'll remain one of the better teams). But unlike the Rockets, for example, they don't have a ball dominant superstar, who'd relegate him to a secondary role and get the majority of the credit for it, if they do.

So even though Leonard, at some point in the near future, will become the clear best player on the team, he's not a prototypical go-to player in game or personality. Aldridge could have the top usage, score the most and receive all of the accolades that come along with that.

I don't know about all that. He's looking at playing with a ball dominant PG, former star, for at least 3 seasons and if there's anything about the Spurs is that nobody really sticks out, media-wise. Largely underrated team even when they were dominant.

That said, he probably would be more appreciated than what he was in Portland, where Lillard pretty much received most of the praise. If he really wants the hype and limelight, LA is probably the place to go for him.

[jon123spurs]

Part 1)
Halftime Sports (@myhalftime) tweeted at 5:18 PM on Mon, Jun 29, 2015:
Amid reports that LaMarcus Aldridge agrees to meet w/other teams, multiple sources tell me he's looking at houses in SA area. Aldridge has..
(https://twitter.com/myhalftime/statu...766663168?s=03)


Part 2)
Halftime Sports (@myhalftime) tweeted at 5:18 PM on Mon, Jun 29, 2015:
family in area so it’s not necessarily indication that he’s made decision…though it could be another “indicator” #Spurs are among favorites
(https://twitter.com/myhalftime/statu...658140160?s=03)

[spurraider21]

so what's his jersey number gna be?

[ElNono]

I thought teams couldn't talk to players until July 1st?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I thought teams couldn't talk to players until July 1st?

Team officials and coaches can only ask about meetings, and players can talk about whatever to other players.

[Spur|n|Austin]

disagree. think about your wife; would you like to know that she went on a date with some meth-head just because he had money and she was single - just seeing what was out there. OR would you rather know that the people she did go to dinner with had real, successful jobs, with a current plan for success, and longterm interests in mind, rather than a one night stand.

If its true, then Toronto can have det thot

That could possibly be one of the worst analogies I've ever heard. You're essentially saying that LMA is already on our team (the wife).

[Solid D]

State income tax rates 2015

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[tholdren]

That could possibly be one of the worst analogies I've ever heard. You're essentially saying that LMA is already on our team (the wife).

could be, but moreso commenting on what type of character you would prefer to have any relationship with. sorry you didn't comprehend that. I will do a better job of communicating more clearly, or you could always talk to the other poster when you see him at WalMart.