LMA

[daslicer]

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

The closet thing I can remember to that type of scenario was back in '94 when the Hawks traded Dominique Wilkins for Danny Manning. The Hawks at the time had the best record in the league and just randomly decided to trade Dominique because they felt they had to get younger at the time. The Hawks still ended up with the 1 seed in the East but ended up losing to the Pacers in the second round.

[dabom]

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

I'll wait.

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.

You guaranteed it here.

You said you believe your sources. That's good enough for anyone.

[dabom]

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.

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

I like it when my bros take the time to recognise the work I put in. Thanks guys.

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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..

That wasn't Andrew Monoco

[Dancelot]

Anybody against trading LMA for Devin Booker?

Phoenix

[FkLA]

so classy

[NameLess Scrub]

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 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 .






For real here, how many of you here give a 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.

We could post a fake salary

There's just no way coming out of shape and unmotivated into a season with a top franchise in his favorite sport is justified. Much less in a place like this. We care enough to come post. We'd love to be paid millions for playing a game

[Barfunk]

If Lamarcus Aldridge doesn't want to be here and thinks he is too good for San Antone, then him. "Her her her ! I wanna be in big city!"

[G-Dawgg]

I think I've mentioned this before. If Lamarcus Aldridge gets traded, that means the Spurs have given up on chasing a 6th ring and have officially thrown in the towel to start rebuilding for the future. So, don't expect a trade to happen unless you feel the Spurs are no longer contenders.

The best thing we can hope for right now is that his production picks up.

[MaNu4Tres]

I think I've mentioned this before. If Lamarcus Aldridge gets traded, that means the Spurs have given up on chasing a 6th ring and have officially thrown in the towel to start rebuilding for the future. So, don't expect a trade to happen unless you feel the Spurs are no longer contenders.

The best thing we can hope for right now is that his production picks up.

That's overstated because the value LA brings to games is overrated.

Spurs can shuffle the deck by trading LA for young productive pieces to fill other areas + get an asset and they could still be just as good.

LA doesn't produce offense for others like an upgrade at PG could. Only one option comes out of LA having the ball in his hands, that's what makes his biggest asset ( offense) overrated. His defense and his mid range jumpers can be replicated to a degree by a guy like Amir Johnson. A role player at PF and a young playmaker/creator at PG that's an upgrade over Tony could actually improve the Spurs this year, while laying the ground work for a brighter near future.

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There was nothing overrated about LA from about the halfway point on last season (once he got adjusted, IOW) straight through the playoffs when he was about the only player playing worth a damn.

Likewise, this year has a completely new character.

I'm about fed up with you folks ting on LA. He's playing very solid D. Often switching out on guards. His shot has been inconsistent when the places he get's the ball are inconsistent. When he gets free throw line extended shots, he's unstoppable.

Declare your source (not name but how close they are to Spurs) or STHU.

[G-Dawgg]

That's overstated because the value LA brings to games is overrated.

Spurs can shuffle the deck by trading LA for young productive pieces to fill other areas + get an asset and they could still be just as good.

LA doesn't produce offense for others like an upgrade at PG could. Only one option comes out of LA having the ball in his hands, that's what makes his biggest asset ( offense) overrated. His defense and his mid range jumpers can be replicated to a degree by a guy like Amir Johnson. A role player at PF and a young playmaker/creator at PG that's an upgrade over Tony could actually improve the Spurs this year, while laying the ground work for a brighter near future.

We'll have to disagree then. Because if you move him out, that's a year's worth of system training and chemistry just thrown away. You'd replace him with somebody who's got a year less corporate knowledge and that puts you back even further. As it is, the Spurs are having a few chemistry concerns with all the new faces they already have to incorporate. What makes you think a new face will adapt any quicker than Aldridge? There are no guarantees. That means you're chasing chemistry again for the last of Ginobili's years when actually not seriously contending. By then Patty could also bE lost to free agency... There's alot there and even more to look at. I don't think Aldridge is going anywhere.

[tonight...you]

We'll have to disagree then. Because if you move him out, that's a year's worth of system training and chemistry just thrown away. You'd replace him with somebody who's got a year less corporate knowledge and that puts you back even further. As it is, the Spurs are having a few chemistry concerns with all the new faces they already have to incorporate. What makes you think a new face will adapt any quicker than Aldridge? There are no guarantees. That means you're chasing chemistry again for the last of Ginobili's years when actually not seriously contending. By then Patty could also bo lost to free agency... There's alot there and even more to look at. I don't think Aldridge is going anywhere.

Good point.

[Dex]

Anybody who thinks the Spurs are going to trade LMA before the end of this season (if at all) is frankly ignorant about the way the Spurs function, tbh.

[MaNu4Tres]

We'll have to disagree then. Because if you move him out, that's a year's worth of system training and chemistry just thrown away. You'd replace him with somebody who's got a year less corporate knowledge and that puts you back even further. As it is, the Spurs are having a few chemistry concerns with all the new faces they already have to incorporate. What makes you think a new face will adapt any quicker than Aldridge? There are no guarantees. That means you're chasing chemistry again for the last of Ginobili's years when actually not seriously contending. By then Patty could also bE lost to free agency... There's alot there and even more to look at. I don't think Aldridge is going anywhere.

Yup.

We sure do disagree.

[MaNu4Tres]

Anybody who thinks the Spurs are going to trade LMA before the end of this season (if at all) is frankly ignorant about the way the Spurs function, tbh.

LA will be a Spur for 18 more months tops.

You can book that. If he's not traded in the next 4-14 months, he'll opt out and go elsewhere at the end of next season.

Spurs aren't going to trade him to just trade him, both sides are professional and will treat it like any other business relationship. At the end of the day, the Spurs would have to get a good deal that they like in order for a trade to happen. There's a chance teams low ball the Spurs and Spurs just hold on to him because it makes no sense to essentially just dump Aldridge ( you have to get equal value back).


Anyone willing to give me 8 to 1 that LA will be traded at the deadline?

3 to 1 that he'll be traded this offseason?

1 to 1 that he'll opt out at the end of next season, if there is no trade?

[dabom]

I'll do 3 to 1 at deadline. I'm only making 33 bucks if I bet 100.

[tonight...you]

I'll do 3 to 1 at deadline. I'm only making 33 bucks if I bet 100.

#Strong

[dabom]

#Strong

My brotha.

[MaNu4Tres]

I'll do 3 to 1 at deadline. I'm only making 33 bucks if I bet 100.

4 to 1 and you have a deal.

Teams are smarter now, so its tough for trades to happen. Even if Spurs preferred to trade him, that doesn't mean they'll receive an offer they like.

[dabom]

4 to 1 and you have a deal.

Teams are smarter now, so its tough for trades to happen. Even if Spurs preferred to trade him, that doesn't mean they'll receive an offer they like.

Done.

[MaNu4Tres]

Done.

How much? And who will handle the money?

I can handle it if need be

[dabom]

How much?

I always bet 100. I can do 200, but would rather not.

[MaNu4Tres]

I always bet 100. I can do 200, but would rather not.

100 is fine then.

Your 100 to win 25.

My 100 to win 400.

Would you like to put the $425 in a paypal account (I'm responsible for $25, you are responsible for $400, at the end of the trade deadline, whoever wins gets to keep $425? We can get a 3rd party to hold the $425 from here. Has to be someone we both can trust.

Any other takers?

[dabom]

100 is fine then.

Your 100 to win 25.

My 100 to win 400.

Would you like to put the $425 in a paypal account (I'm responsible for $25, you are responsible for $400, at the end of the trade deadline, whoever wins gets to keep $425? We can get a 3rd party to hold the $425 from here. Has to be someone we both can trust.

Any other takers?

My 100 is fine. Nah we can just pay after the bet. 400 to win 100 is not smart money for me.