Potential PF/C matchups Aldridge would face in the playoffs.

[xellos88330]

There are four teams that I think the Spurs would have a tough time getting past regardless of the signing. So I decided to do a bit of H2H research using www.basketball-reference.com on potential opponents starters and likely matchups. Of course these do need to be taken with a grain of salt as matchups could change and whatever. After reviewing these H2H, I think the Spurs (didn't really need stats to show it) have a definite edge if Duncan is playing alongside Aldridge. What are your thoughts on these statistics and is there a better measuring tool that I could use?

Thunder

Aldridge vs. Ibaka

Aldridge vs. Kanter

Warriors

Aldridge vs. Bogut

Aldridge vs. Lee

Mavericks

Aldridge vs. Jordan

Aldridge vs. Nowitzki

Houston

Aldridge vs. Howard

Aldridge vs. Smith

I also only put the potential starters from the teams I believe would be the toughest WC opponents.

[Mugen]

The individual big man matchups don't concern me. LMA/Duncan/Diaw/West are capable of guarding any big out West if it came down to it....

The hole is finding another rim protector to deter Durant/Westbrook/Paul/etc.....

As of now, Timmy is the only legit rim protector. I'd like the 5th big to fill that role as insurance tbh

[ceperez]

The individual big man matchups don't concern me. LMA/Duncan/Diaw/West are capable of guarding any big out West if it came down to it....

The hole is finding another rim protector to deter Durant/Westbrook/Paul/etc.....

As of now, Timmy is the only legit rim protector. I'd like the 5th big to fill that role as insurance tbh

Livio Jean-Charles to the rescue!

[xellos88330]

Livio Jean-Charles to the rescue!

If the Spurs do sign him, then he might only be used as a small ball 4. The Spurs IMO definitely need a legitimate big (not a tweener) as a defensive rim protector. LaLanne did ok with 4 blocks in the SL, but I don't think he is fast enough laterally to cut off the drives by players like Mugen mentioned.

[Dex]

Good thing we still have one of the best teams in the league surrounding him.

[Shipupi]

The matchup that worries me are the grizzlies, ZBO + gasol could do some real damage in the post, and it's even a likely first or second round matchup

[xellos88330]

The matchup that worries me are the grizzlies, ZBO + gasol could do some real damage in the post, and it's even a likely first or second round matchup

Oh yea... forgot about the Grizz LOl!!!

[ceperez]

I don't get how the Cavs where able to engineer the acquistion of Mozgov.

[BillMc]

I don't get how the Cavs where able to engineer the acquistion of Mozgov.

Didn't they trade like 2 #1 picks for him? His salary is pretty low relatively speaking.

[Vokun]

Why havn't the Spurs looked into Javale McGee? I know he's a ing re , but he's young, great size, and has great athleticism. Seems like a good pickup for cheap.