LaMarcus Aldridge to wear No. 12 with Bowen's blessings

[DMX7]

Love him too, and agree with it being retired.

He was a vital part of 3 of those banners we have hanging @ the ATTC, more so than Avery was a vital part of 99.

AJ played longer for the Spurs, was a real face of the franchise along side D-Rob, and was the all-time assist leader when he retired. I think AJ's jersey number was more justified.

[Spur|n|Austin]

AJ played longer for the Spurs, was a real face of the franchise along side D-Rob, and was the all-time assist leader when he retired. I think AJ's jersey number was more justified.

I think both should be up there - I just feel like Bruce's D, and the defensive mindset it brought to the team all those years, brings true justification to have his jersey retired.

[Duncanforthree]

No problem with this.

Classy move by Bruce,to be honest.

[Das Texan]

AJ played longer for the Spurs, was a real face of the franchise along side D-Rob, and was the all-time assist leader when he retired. I think AJ's jersey number was more justified.

AJ was only the face of the franchise becuase all the other jokers McCombs brought in alongside D-Rob were total trash by and large.

Notice that AJ is so far removed from this franchise now and thats not coincidence.

[hyhy]

For a basketball player, alot of his confidence comes with whether he is feeling lucky. Thats why there is the concept of the "hot hand", and being on fire. And to many players, their jersey number is their lucky number. This is especially so for a mid-range shooter like LMA, where if he feels comfortable and "lucky" with his number 12, he plays better. Mostly this is mental, but at a stage like the NBA, basketball is all about mental confidence. If unretiring a number can boost his confidence and make him feel more comfortable and at home, why not?

[Kawhitstorm]

When Kawhi is standing in the middle w/ LMA to his right & Tim to his left their jersey numbers read 1-2-2-2-1 from both sides! Riddle solved: CIA Pop sending Kawhi subliminal messages that he has to lead the troops & that Tim/LMA are his wingmen!

[sandman]

AJ played longer for the Spurs, was a real face of the franchise along side D-Rob, and was the all-time assist leader when he retired. I think AJ's jersey number was more justified.

AJ's "legacy" is so romanticized. He was cut twice by the Spurs and bounced around the NBA before being the starter for 7 seasons. He was not all-anything during that time, unless you count coat-tailing and loud-mouthing. I hate the fact that the Spurs caved into whatever pressures were out there to retire his number. The ONE thing he is known for is hitting a game-winning shot in the Final where the Spurs were already up 3-1. But AJ "won the Championships for the Spurs". Christ...

[DMX7]

But AJ "won the Championships for the Spurs". Christ...

Strawman... Christ.

[Chillen]

So there could be two number "12" jerseys in the rafters one day, no big deal. Bowen allowed it, the one number that isn't ever being unretired is "21" when that time comes unfortunately. Aldridge likes his "12" jersey number, let him have it.

[Chillen]

No problem with this.

Classy move by Bruce,to be honest.

yes, absolutely. Some players are just to attached to their numbers to change it.

[K...]

AJ's "legacy" is so romanticized. He was cut twice by the Spurs and bounced around the NBA before being the starter for 7 seasons. He was not all-anything during that time, unless you count coat-tailing and loud-mouthing. I hate the fact that the Spurs caved into whatever pressures were out there to retire his number. The ONE thing he is known for is hitting a game-winning shot in the Final where the Spurs were already up 3-1. But AJ "won the Championships for the Spurs". Christ...

We'll move all his stuff to Alabama in a bit. Nbd

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Bruce is gracious, but I think his number should be in the rafters. It was a Big 4 through the 3 in 5 years championships.

[Skull-1]

Too bad AJ wasnt such a good sport when they gave his #6 to Manu back in the day.

No way. Manu wouldn't be Manu without #20. Frankly, I can't think of any other favour #20 in the NBA.

Bruce is classy to give his okay but I don't like it.

[Skull-1]

Bruce is gracious, but I think his number should be in the rafters. It was a Big 4 through the 3 in 5 years championships.

You can say that again. Without Bruce we do NOT win those three les.

[Doc_Holiday]

It's just a number. Doesn't taint Bowen at all....

[spurs1990]

44 Gervin
00 Moore
13 Silas
50 Robinson
32 Elliott
6 Johnson
12 Bowen
21 Duncan
20 Ginobili
9 Parker

Yeah that's way too many jerseys. Only three truly great players on that list.

[exstatic]

44 Gervin
00 Moore
13 Silas
50 Robinson
32 Elliott
6 Johnson
12 Bowen
21 Duncan
20 Ginobili
9 Parker

Yeah that's way too many jerseys. Only three truly great players on that list.

Good thing it's not up to you.