Aldridge speaks out again about wanting a real center

http://www.blazersedge.com/2013/1/2...-aldridge-wants-that-luxury-of-playing-with-a


At least I don't think it's a reprint of the same story

 

Perkins is like 6'9. Im not sure he is a true center

 

Ya, I didn't get that either. He clogs the lane though

 

One of the rubes already cited that last comment from.lma two Weeks ago. Looks like a rehash of old info

 

If we could somehow get a Lopez, Gortat, Noah or even Varejao to play alongside Aldridge; we would be wicked strong. The problem is can we?

As far as Perkins is concerned.... The dude is a strong mother fucker and plays a lot like Buck Williams did during our glory years with Drexler. If he doesn't have position and you beat him; he will make damn sure you don't get an "And 1" and knock you on your ass. Sometimes intimidation is more valuable than size.

 

Perkins is seriously on the decline. If you trade for him you aren't getting a long-term solution (or any kind of solution).

 

I asked Ben himself and he said it was a new article. Aldridge said the same thing....FWIW

 

You speak truth. I was just explaining the reason why a 6'9" center was considered a good center. Just like Barkley was considered a damn good PF, being only 6'4".

 

maybe LMA should man up, shut up, and play C

 

My sentiments exactly!

 

As much as I agree; I ask one question... Would Aldridge be better with a strong 7 footer that can block shots, rebound and defend? Or would he be better with a strong inside post PF like Zach, Millsap, or West?

 

LMA is not a center.

 

We all know that; but who would make a better center? Hickson or Aldridge? Our pickings are thin man. Unless of course you think Leonard should be our starting center.

 

A seven footer. Blocking shots is LMA's weakness, and rebounding to an extent. He's simply not a force in the paint.

 

It wasn't my idea, but someone brought up a good comparison of Al Jefferson and Pek.

Is Jefferson considered a true center? How's his defense inside the paint?

 

Why do you guys want LA to play center? That's putting a square peg into a round hole. Don't you guys want this team to get better?

 

I agree. We need intimidation at center. Something Aldridge isn't very good at.

 

It's because three years ago he played some center and also scored a ton of points doing it. Never mind that he hadn't been scouted like that up till that point, so his moves were fresh and undefendable.

 

I really don't want him to play center as much as I would love to have a intimidating 7 footer on this squad. But you and many in this forum agree that we much stick to the team at hand and try and build via draft and free-agency. With that said, I think Aldridge is a better center than Hickson by a lot.

 

we have a seven footer who is VERY raw but has potential, I say give him 25-30 minutes a night at least