We may be assuming that Aldridge has more leverage than he actually does. If things keep going the way they are, why would the Blazers want to give Aldridge a max extension? What has he really done to earn that? Elite players help their teams win. Aldridge has been to the playoffs 3 times in 8...
I couldn't agree more. I think the Blazers would be better off with a cheaper alternative to Aldridge. West brings more to the table than Aldridge. Aldridge is a player who takes just as much off the table as he brings to the table. I don't want to see the Blazers pay max money a guy that will...