Will Aldridge adjust before Christmas?

[dweaver99027]

Has demonstrated a complete game so far, even if the scoring outburst isn't there yet. He's playing like Splitter on steroids, though, gotta love it.

[Fireball]

Offensively LMA might be a case of Kevin Love where it takes more than one season to make him more comfortable ... sadly the Spurs do not have that time window

[Mr Bones]

Last game, LMA led the team in rebounds and was tied for lead in assists. Today at the half, he leads the team in rebounds and assists again. I'd say he's adjusting pretty well.

[GreggPopAsnitch]

If Aldridge Isn't dominating offensively, why did we waste a max contract on him? We can easily find someone that is doing what he has been doing these past games. Boards and a couple assists???? Idk why you people are satisfied with his play. Honestly diaw can do what he's doing now plus more.

[spurraider21]

If Aldridge Isn't dominating offensively, why did we waste a max contract on him? We can easily find someone that is doing what he has been doing these past games. Boards and a couple assists???? Idk why you people are satisfied with his play. Honestly diaw can do what he's doing now plus more.

because he's doing all those things well while his offense is still the worst it's ever going to be

[ducks]

lma playing well

[HarlemHeat37]

Not sure what people expected..this is a very difficult system to fit into, let alone 3 games in..

Even today isn't indicative, as the Celtics have horrendous frontcourt players outside of Amir..

[dweaver99027]

25/14/5. All in all, good game.

[Mr Bones]

It'll be interesting to see how folks spin this...

[Mr. Body]

If Aldridge Isn't dominating offensively, why did we waste a max contract on him? We can easily find someone that is doing what he has been doing these past games. Boards and a couple assists???? Idk why you people are satisfied with his play. Honestly diaw can do what he's doing now plus more.

Sometimes I wonder how civilization works when people are this stupid.

[GreggPopAsnitch]

Sometimes I wonder how civilization works when people are this stupid.

Said this before he went off, but it is true. He had a great game tho

[Mr Bones]

Said this before he went off, but it is true. He had a great game tho

That's why it's not a good idea to judge a player 92 minutes into a season with a brand new team...

[GreggPopAsnitch]

because he's doing all those things well while his offense is still the worst it's ever going to be

you're right, and i said this before he went off, pretty good game by him though.

[spurraider21]

you're right, and i said this before he went off, pretty good game by him though.

his offense is a given, he's been one of the best offensive players in the league for a long time and he hasn't started declining yet. it would be odd to worry about him so early on in a drastically different structure, system, and environment. its really encouraging to see him committing to defense and ball movement in the meantime, while also getting dirty and rebounding

[bic50]

Thats it aldridge has arrived. Long winning streak coming up

[GreggPopAsnitch]

his offense is a given, he's been one of the best offensive players in the league for a long time and he hasn't started declining yet. it would be odd to worry about him so early on in a drastically different structure, system, and environment. its really encouraging to see him committing to defense and ball movement in the meantime, while also getting dirty and rebounding

No I agree that that's amazing, but I was somewhat worried he would stay passive on offense. Just knowing how dominant he was in Portland, and seeing him be passive is weird. Post game today he said everyone is telling him to be himself, so I predict he will be way more aggressive next game.

[GSH]

He didn't play bad at all today, but how long do you will think it'll take until he's scoring 23+ Point games?
I noticed he's a little passive and interviews he said pop is telling him to shoot more, but it seems like he isn't getting close to enough touches. I know it's the 2nd game but I expected a little more.

How long do yall think it will take?

No I agree that that's amazing, but I was somewhat worried he would stay passive on offense. Just knowing how dominant he was in Portland, and seeing him be passive is weird. Post game today he said everyone is telling him to be himself, so I predict he will be way more aggressive next game.

It doesn't matter what he looked like on offense, he was still way too passive in that post-game interview. We're three games into the interview season and I, for one, am worried. I just don't think he wants it badly enough.

[BillMc]

Does this answer the question?

[Spurtacular]

He's never going to to get that many points. He's not the Alpha and Top dog of the team....It's Kawhi leonard.

Kawhi barely played tonight and still was used more and shot more than Aldridge.

But if Aldridge ends up averaging 10ppg in the season it would be a failed signing unless he turns into some sort of elite role player, and we know that's not his game.

15ppg for Aldridge is fine.

This is idiotic even for you.

[Spurtacular]

No I agree that that's amazing, but I was somewhat worried he would stay passive on offense. Just knowing how dominant he was in Portland, and seeing him be passive is weird. Post game today he said everyone is telling him to be himself, so I predict he will be way more aggressive next game.

I don't want LMA being passive. But I don't want him number hunting either. He needs to play within the system; especially down the stretch of games.

[GreggPopAsnitch]

It doesn't matter what he looked like on offense, he was still way too passive in that post-game interview. We're three games into the interview season and I, for one, am worried. I just don't think he wants it badly enough.

I meant (and in post game interviews) he said they were telling him to be more aggressive.

[GreggPopAsnitch]

Does this answer the question?

Lol yes but he didn't have a great 1st half, once his shots start falling like in the second half, he will be a force.

[GSH]

Lol yes but he didn't have a great 1st half, once his shots start falling like in the second half, he will be a force.

Maybe Pop should just keep him out of the first half lineup? Only play him in the second half, when he's making shots?

At least until Christmas, when he "adjusts" and becomes a force.

[DMC]

The level of stupid in this thread is not quantifiable.

[Yuixafun]

Of course it's going to be near impossible to have the instinctive chemistry the Big 3 have from their many seasons playing together, and the even the Next 3...

But LMA is a smart elite player, he just has to realize where his game will match with what the Spurs do... and once he is dominant in his skills, within the team concept... my oh my. That will also enhance everyone else's game. I really appreciate the effort people are making to hasten the process.

I imagine, the Spurs are back to playing SUMMERTIME before Valentine's Day.

This years RRT should be a cakewalk in Pearl Brewery district.

But even what the Spurs did against the Heat in 2014, has the potential to be surpassed, with this team - without having to play from the edge of oblivion.
Being so driven has its limits, while playing with no limits is unlimited.


The first game against the Thunder I was so hype, exclaiming twice to my pal "THE SPURS COULDNT DO THAT LAST YEAR!"

A few years ago I remember they could play any style of ball. Now they could potentially be masterful at any style on top of being a murderous defense.