Was Aldridge worth it, tbh?

[wingster]

LMA was always worth it. Even if he flames out in the post-season (which is a probability), the Spurs HAD to roll the dice, given their history of never signing a high profile FA. By the time the Spurs would've developed/signed someone to complement Kawhi, Kawhi would probably be near 30.

Great signing, regardless of the outcome. It had to be done.

A probability, yes. Just not a likely one. Not this year at least.

[DMC]

Maybe. But I think Pop really doesn't give a crap, it has more to do with Kawhi's "learning" process.

He puts him in situation where he can be the obvious go-to guy, to work on his playmaking, his leadership...

edit/ wrong thread^^?

Nah he cares. He doesn't want to rob his guy of accolades. That's reserved for Tim.

[SpursBig3s]

He did well against one of the worst teams in the league. That is a start.

He killed the Clippers against Griffin and Jordan. Just let it go. If you think we would have this record with Tiago Splitter, then you need to permaban yourself

[ChumpDumper]

ceperez now has to pray that LMA gets injured or something.

[100%duncan]

Ceperez bro just take the L, its not worth to double down on this

[ceperez]

I've noticed Pop over the past few games getting Kawhi extra burn in garbage minutes probably to help him along with the AS game voting. Can't expect to get votes if he's not out there playing and being seen.

I think it is more about experimentation with a different kind of line up. He had a team on the court with the shortest player was Kawhi!

Anderson, Kawhi, Bonner, Diaw, West.

[ceperez]

He killed the Clippers against Griffin and Jordan. Just let it go. If you think we would have this record with Tiago Splitter, then you need to permaban yourself

Never said Tiago Splitter was better. All I said was LMA was *not* playing up to expectation of his max contract. You can look at all the stats for this season that will confirm this.

He did play well against the Nets, but I would like to see that kind of play against the contenders. We shall see how that works out and of course, I would like him to prove me wrong.

[midnightpulp]

Never said Tiago Splitter was better. All I said was LMA was playing up to expectation of his max contract. You can look at all the stats for this season that will confirm this.

He did play well against the Nets, but I would like to see that kind of play against the contenders. We shall see how that works out and of course, I would like him to prove me wrong.

With the exception of the first game of the season against OKC, his best games were against the best teams the Spurs played this year (Chicago, LAC, Boston, Houston x2).

OKC, however, might remain a tough matchup because Ibaka can step out and guard him on the perimeter and has the length and hops to bother his shot. Theoretically, no one on the Warriors or Cavs should be handle him without doubling (he's played well against Draymond the last 3 games. And he averages 21.6 on .495 against Love over his career) . We'll see.

[ceperez]

With the exception of the first game of the season against OKC, his best games were against the best teams the Spurs played this year (Chicago, LAC, Boston, Houston x2).

OKC, however, might remain a tough matchup because Ibaka can step out and guard him on the perimeter and has the length and hops to bother his shot. Theoretically, no one on the Warriors or Cavs should be handle him without doubling (he's played well against Draymond the last 3 games. And he averages 21.6 on .495 against Love over his career) . We'll see.

You must be cherry picking, his best games were against Brooklyn and the 76ers. He had a good game against LAC and Houston. Otherwise, the number show that a vast majority of his games, he's been playing like a scrub.

Fortunately, this half of the season Spurs will play more good teams and I do *expect* that he shows up.

[100%duncan]

Averaging double double almost while being a big factor on this historically defensive team is equal to being a scrub not to mention the pressure he takes away from tim and tony in being main threats offensively

[midnightpulp]

You must be cherry picking, his best games were against Brooklyn and the 76ers. He had a good game against LAC and Houston. Otherwise, the number show that a vast majority of his games, he's been playing like a scrub.

Fortunately, this half of the season Spurs will play more good teams and I do *expect* that he shows up.

What do you expect from him? He's having his best shooting season since '11-12, and his per 100 possessions stats are about at his historical average. And this is with him playing more defense in 37 games than he has over his entire career in Portland. Also, his WS/48 is the highest it's ever been. The stats actually don't show he's been playing like a scrub for the "majority of the games."

And his best game of the season (26 and 13 on 61% shooting) was against the Clippers.

I understand the skepticism, giving his inconsistent playoff history, but LMA has earned that contract this year thus far. He's basically the same offensive player he was in Portland (after an admitted rough 10 or so games start) but now with defense included.

[Thomas82]

This is the best defensive Spurs team at this point in the season than I have seen since maybe 1999. It is absolutely ing terrifying that LMA is still getting settled on offense and we are blowing teams out by 14 points per game with our starters sitting most of the 4th quarter many nights.

I thought prior to signing LMA that we might not have the horses to beat GSW in a series.

Now, I think our ceiling is unparalleled by any team in the league and few teams in League history.

This team is so ing loaded. Diaw continuing to improve, Kawhi exploding to MVP levels, and LMA's versatility on both sides of the ball have elevated this team. We can throw so many looks at teams on both sides of the ball that it's just a nightmare. I'm absolutely hoping for a Dubs Spurs WCF, because I don't think they have solutions to the defensive looks we throw at them.

This kind of defense gives the Spurs the ability to "win ugly". Even on nights when they are playing terrible, and they just can't get a shot to fall, you look up late in the fourth quarter, and they are always in striking distance - all they need is a couple of stops, and a couple of shots to go in. They just grind teams down. The classic defensive Spurs teams (early Duncan years) used to be able to clamp down, and hold the other team scoreless for stretches, to put the game away.

Last night the Rockets scored 10 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the third quarter. After that, the Spurs held them to 7 points for the remainder of the quarter, and the game was all but over. Those prolonged dry spells just cut the heart out of opponents. Aldridge is buying into the system, and doing exactly what the Spurs need. His teammates trust that he'll be there to help, and he's getting it done. If the test is "Is he perfect?" then every player fails. But it's no coincidence the Spurs defensive numbers look so good, after he signed.

I don't know if anyone can shut down the Warriors' offense, but I like the Spurs chance better than any other team in the league.

Spot on!!

[james evans]

Averaging double double almost while being a big factor on this historically defensive team is equal to being a scrub not to mention the pressure he takes away from tim and tony in being main threats offensively

People are stupid

[james evans]

With the exception of the first game of the season against OKC, his best games were against the best teams the Spurs played this year (Chicago, LAC, Boston, Houston x2).

OKC, however, might remain a tough matchup because Ibaka can step out and guard him on the perimeter and has the length and hops to bother his shot. Theoretically, no one on the Warriors or Cavs should be handle him without doubling (he's played well against Draymond the last 3 games. And he averages 21.6 on .495 against Love over his career) . We'll see.

That's all we need him for. To pull Ibaka out the paint and let Leonard take Durant's non-defensive ass off the dribble all day. I said in the 2014 wcf that popovich should start Diaw instead of Splitter to pull Ibaka out of the paint and you guys laughed at me. When Popovich made that move, we won games 5 and 6 then the le.

[ceperez]

What do you expect from him? He's having his best shooting season since '11-12, and his per 100 possessions stats are about at his historical average. And this is with him playing more defense in 37 games than he has over his entire career in Portland. Also, his WS/48 is the highest it's ever been. The stats actually don't show he's been playing like a scrub for the "majority of the games."

And his best game of the season (26 and 13 on 61% shooting) was against the Clippers.

I understand the skepticism, giving his inconsistent playoff history, but LMA has earned that contract this year thus far. He's basically the same offensive player he was in Portland (after an admitted rough 10 or so games start) but now with defense included.

I expect him to play like an all-star. I don't expect him to play will lesser efficiency than Enes Kanter.

You mean to tell me, average 44% FG percentage is all-star level play???

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I expect him to play like an all-star. I don't expect him to play will lesser efficiency than Enes Kanter.

You mean to tell me, average 44% FG percentage is all-star level play???

But he is playing very efficiently, his FG% is 49, which is his best mark since 2011. If you want him scoring more, then whose FGs should go down in order to accommodate him?

Also, is his defense or rebounding not elite?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

nvm

[ceperez]

But he is playing very efficiently, his FG% is 49, which is his best mark since 2011. If you want him scoring more, then whose FGs should go down in order to accommodate him?

Also, is his defense or rebounding not elite?

His defense among PFs is at #28 in the league. Is that elite?

His offense among PFs is ranked at #48 in the league. Is that elite?

http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/rp...RPM/position/6

[exstatic]

His defense among PFs is at #28 in the league. Is that elite?

His offense among PFs is ranked at #48 in the league. Is that elite?

http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/rp...RPM/position/6

We've already covered this one, dumbass. RPM is NOT a measure of current performance. Previous seasons are used, and skew the results.

For all forwards, based ONLY on this season. LMA is 4th in DRtg for players having played 20 games or more.

[benefactor]

#ceperez

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

His defense among PFs is at #28 in the league. Is that elite?

His offense among PFs is ranked at #48 in the league. Is that elite?

http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/rp...RPM/position/6

Well I was pretty sure you didn't know what you were talking about. Don't know why I replied, tbh, I guess I had higher expectations.

Just a big fat lol @ claiming Spencer Hawes and Amare Stoudamire are better defenders than Aldridge.

Carry on with the schtick.

[midnightpulp]

#ceperez

[BOHOLANO#21]

#ceperez =clown= loser

[Mel_13]

ceperez just doing #ceperez things

[BOHOLANO#21]

If LMA is being utilized like he was in Portland he will have the same production. Spurs ballsharing made lesser shot attempts and less points.