We need to talk about Aldridge

[Dhbsr555]

Excellent idea

[SouthTexasRancher]

It is imperative he comes out of his slum and soon. Tonight would be a good time to start. If he continues to slump then I have to start questioning his desire for a championship and a willingness to share the spotlight with another star player.

[duncan2k5]

aldridge cant play with another star player he has to be the sole star player...............

Exactly... I've been saying LMA was the problem since forever... I understand ppl were mad at Kawhi, but it was LMA and his bad vibes that were the problem... But since we were winning in that 2017 season all he could do was pout silently... I remember that season reports were going around saying LMA was disgruntled...

The playoff loss was his excuse to leave for a team where he was the Alpha... And I'm sure Kawhi hated him resigning and getting an extension because even I hated it... Dude has a vibe about him that just brings down people's spirits... Trade immediately

[duncan2k5]

I think that there may be some possible variables in this matter as to why Aldridge is having a difficult time scoring in this early part of the season. Could he be slowly finding his rhythm right now and by the end of December, he will regain his scoring touch to the point that he will be averaging 20 points a game? I noticed, for instance, in the last game, that he was rushing his shots; not taking advantage of mismatches; poor positioning in the paint and poor decision making when he was double teamed. He did show flashes of last year's LMA (Lean, Mean Awesome) in games against the Lakers and Pelicans. And when he did struggle to score, he excelled in rebounding along with some decent defense. Or could Aldridge be deferring to DD10 by design as a way for DeRozan to get aclamated with this team, and build chemistry between the two, or maybe Aldridge is reacting like some of the posters are suspecting... he's shrunk back because he wants to be the "top dog " on this team and because DD10 is in the spotlight, LA (Lousy Arse) is retaliating by pouting through his poopy performance? It did seem that when What's His Name was out of the way last year, Aldridge went beast mode last year. Here's another idea: it seems that since Gasol has been out of the lineup with his injury, Aldridge's game has not been quite the same. Or could it be that since the PG lineup has changed, this could have had an affect on Aldridge's game, and it will have some time for him to reestablish his rhythm again? Or could age be finally be catching up to him and it's starting to show in his game? Bottom line is that only Aldridge knows what is wrong with his game and it's up to him to fix the problem if any, or perhaps he can't or maybe he won't, but the season is still young, so we'll see what happens with him as the season progresses. Hopefully LMA returns and goes beast mode and average at least 20 points a game if this team wants to be compe ive this season. GSG!!!

If someone can only be good with Gasol in the game, then they're not good

[duncan2k5]

How quickly you es are to turn on him.

He's struggling finding his shot. I bet he finds it. It's not like he's useless out there. He's boarding and defending at a high level.

High level? Lmfao!

[r0drig0lac]

If someone can only be good with Gasol in the game, then they're not good

[Arcadian]

High level? Lmfao!

Let's put it this way... As bad as the Spurs look right now, they'd look exponentially worse without Aldridge. Imagine a starting lineup featuring Bertans and Poeltl

[Mirrornick]

Let's put it this way... As bad as the Spurs look right now, they'd look exponentially worse without Aldridge. We were spoiled for years with Duncan, but not everyone can be Duncan. Appreciate having a skilled big man while it lasts.

As much as I am positive about LMA regaining his shooting touch, unfortunately so far he hasn't broken out of the slump. To even suggest that he isn't getting touches is wrong as well. He is the 1st option in the half court set. DeRozan might shoot more because he's doing it in transition pushing the ball carrying the team. LMA needs to start making his open 16 footers and the team will be all right.

[duncan2k5]

Let's put it this way... As bad as the Spurs look right now, they'd look exponentially worse without Aldridge. Imagine a starting lineup featuring Bertans and Poeltl

U can say that about any team except the warriors... Most teams losing best/ second best player would be worse

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

how does LMA's A taste OP?

[duncan2k5]

how does LMA's A taste OP?

How does this disprove anything? No one is saying LMA won't ever have a good game again in life... Smh