it all of them!!!
What currently makes Duncan still so great is his defensive ability. He still rebounds at a high level and he's an incredible rim protector. There is no doubt LMA can duplicate Duncan's offense even as he age.. It's the defense that I'd question. Duncan with an average defense isn't elite and that's what I see an older LMA looks like.
Good points. Aldridge is a pretty nifty player. he does a lot of the little things. People are going to see he is a baller that always plays his best against the best.
With someone like Pop coaching him and teammates like Duncan and ginobilli mentoring, I think there's a good chance he will become a better player in the next year or two. Defense can be taught and obtained with effort more easily than offense. I think with a team he can rely on, he will be more consistent and accountable on the defensive side at least I hope so.
Aldridge would be an obvious choice, and I believe kawhi could possibly make it as well. Those 2 are the only ones I see having a realistic chance. I have a gut feeling simmons is going to continue his impressive play and earn more playing time.
LMA will make the Allstar team this season. I also think that Leonard makes the allstar team this season as well.
LMA for sure,but as somebody else said that reduces Timmy's chances
West and Manu even if they have a good season they're bench players so probably won't play enough minutes and won't have the stats to get into the All-Star team
I can see revenge coming for TP,but with Westbrook,Curry,Paul and Lillard being the number 1 option this year it will be tough
Duncan LMA Kawhi
.... you guys are sleeping on Duncan youre all about to see what he can do when he has REAL help, an equal, by his side.
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LMA has a good shot; but his game was always limited. He's a slow player. And when players reach 30, they're much less likely to play at all-star levels. TD has been an exception to the rule. IMO, I never thought LMA was that great at his best years in Portland. He had a year or two maybe in which he was one of the best offensive forces in the league.
I see where you're coming from. In my opinion, he's easily the best power forward behind Anthony Davis in the league, and 30 these days is prime age, not decline yet. Especially for bigs who don't rely on athleticism. He is more fundamental than people give him credit for. I think seeing him play on a regular basis is going to open some people's eyes to his ability.
Yea, not a lot of good PF's in the league these days.
You think LMA's better than Blake? LMA would hopefully have his way with him in the post.
Blake is a ridiculous athlete, and he showed signs of putting his offensive game together against us in thebplayoffs, but he just doesn't consistently take a game over with the ball in his hand. Aldridge is capable of that. I'd put Aldridge ahead of him as of now. If Blake improves as much as he did last year, it'll be close but I think he benefits pretty well from cp3 being such a good playmaker.
And Yea, Blake and Jordan couldn't stop Aldridge last year in the post and looked lost when he took them out to space. I like how Aldridge plays big against the best compe ion. Like Kawhi does against LeBron.
Anthony Davis on the other hand, played really well against Aldridge. I guess he plays well against everyone though.
As much as I like to see Kawhi voted into all star game I just don't think he has the ability to
be a player to take over game. I think the addition of Aldridge gives Kawhi an out to accept second fiddle role.
One of Aldridge and Leonard is likely and the other is 50/50; Duncan and Parker are closer to none than slim; Ginobili and West have no chance.
Locks: Durant, Davis, Curry, Harden, Paul, Griffin, Westbrook
Likely: Bryant (only because of Lakers/casual fans, of course), Cousins (should be a lock, but volatile personality, inability to get along with most coaches, bad team, hurt his cause), Gasol, one of Aldridge/Leonard
On the bubble: The other of Leonard/Aldridge, Howard, Thompson
Outside chance/Injury replacements: Nowitzki (should be no chance, but coaches love him and with no clear better player on roster, if they hang in playoff race, he'll get majority of credit, along with Carlisle), Green, Jordan, Randolph, Conley, Ibaka, Lillard, Duncan/Parker (coaches love them and if Spurs have ridiculous record or either has had to carry a heavier than expected load due to injuries, they'll get a lot of credit)
Aldridge should make it back tbqh. Duncan will make a concerted effort to take a lesser role, so that Aldridge can feel more comfortable early on. I think Pop will also heavily manage Duncan's minutes, in deference to Aldridge.
The other player I could see making a return is Parker. He'll obviously have an uphill battle with the reigning MVP, CP3 and Westchuck at the position, but if the Spurs are playing well then Parker is a likely catalyst for their success. If they have a top-3 record by the all-star break, they should get three in. My best guess would be those two plus Leonard.
If kawhi can play to the same level or better like he did back in march for much of first half of the season, he'll be an all star. Aldridge might put kawhi as 2nd fiddle but I don't think he cares much about that. or atleast he shouldn't.
A consistent and healthy March/April Kawhi is a surefire All Star and Top 5 MVP candidate if Spurs are on a 62+ win pace.
Blake is a ridiculous athlete, and he showed signs of putting his offensive game together against us in thebplayoffs, but he just doesn't consistently take a game over with the ball in his hand. Aldridge is capable of that. I'd put Aldridge ahead of him as of now. If Blake improves as much as he did last year, it'll be close but I think he benefits pretty well from cp3 being such a good playmaker.
And Yea, Blake and Jordan couldn't stop Aldridge last year in the post and looked lost when he took them out to space. I like how Aldridge plays big against the best compe ion. Like Kawhi does against LeBron.
Anthony Davis on the other hand, played really well against Aldridge. I guess he plays well against everyone though.
Parker looking like MVParker.
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