Aldridge 2nd best PF

[Wizard Mentor]

According to Deveney of The Sporting News
No. 1: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
No. 2: LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers

Numbers: 21.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists.

Just about every shot Aldridge takes is a high-percentage shot, as he is arguably the best all-around shooting big men in the league. But the problem he has encountered is rookie point guard Damian Lillard, whose score-first, attack-the-basket style has robbed Aldridge of some of the easy baskets near the rim big men typically get.

Only 21.5 percent of Aldridge’s attempts came at the rim last year, down from 28.1 percent the previous year and 33.9 percent in 2010-11. His shooting percentage (48.4 percent) was still good, but Lillard would do well to start finding his big man for easy attempts.

No. 3 Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
No. 4: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
No. 5: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves
No. 6: David West, Indiana Pacers
No. 7: Kevin Garnett, Brookyln Nets
No. 8: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
No. 9: Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies
No. 10: Greg Monroe, Detroit Pistons
No. 11: David Lee, Golden State Warriors
No. 12: Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
No. 13: Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder
No. 14: Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks
No. 15: Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Solid list. Although I think David West and Anthony Davis are a bit high and Ibaka is a bit low.

 

[PapaG]

Terry Stotts had more to do with LMA's attempts outside than Lillard.

 

[Eastoff]

Terry Stotts had more to do with LMA's attempts outside than Lillard.

Agreed, and maybe even LMA himself. Lillard would probably be happy to feed LMA down low.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Lol at where love and lee are ranked.

Told you bitches! Lma is better than both.

-incoming oden dick pics-

 

[Natebishop3]

I love how he blames Lillard. That's just gold.

 

[Draco]

Well two years ago we had Andre Miller running the point, he was amazing at getting Aldridge alley-oop attempts. Yes perhaps Stotts and Aldridge himself are also partly to blame. The heavy minutes the starters had to play could've lead to Aldridge deciding to drift outside more. But Lillard could be a part of the problem. It's not fair to expect Lillard to have the passing of Andre Miller but as he grows as a player he might learn a few small tricks here and there to get teammates some easier looks.

 

[Draco]

Wow looking at this list again, it makes me wonder could Aldridge be the best big man in the NBA next season?

No I don't expect it to happen, but every year you see a few guys play better than we expect and a few guys play worse. If Aldridge has a real good stretch of play he could be right there. Makes the talk of him possibly not being worth a max contract in two years seem silly.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Aldridge at 2 = Great, fair, accurate, just list.

Lillard at 15 = Fool has no idea what he is talking about and should have his credentials taken from him.

Fucking love this place

 

[Blazinaway]

Wow looking at this list again, it makes me wonder could Aldridge be the best big man in the NBA next season?

No I don't expect it to happen, but every year you see a few guys play better than we expect and a few guys play worse. If Aldridge has a real good stretch of play he could be right there. Makes the talk of him possibly not being worth a max contract in two years seem silly.

with the added weapons around him and a legit C he could have his best year yet.

 

[Run BJM]

Aldridge at 2 = Great, fair, accurate, just list.

Lillard at 15 = Fool has no idea what he is talking about and should have his credentials taken from him.

Fucking love this place

Wes Matthews 11th best SG? Preposterous.

 

[handiman]

Well two years ago we had Andre Miller running the point, he was amazing at getting Aldridge alley-oop attempts. Yes perhaps Stotts and Aldridge himself are also partly to blame. The heavy minutes the starters had to play could've lead to Aldridge deciding to drift outside more. But Lillard could be a part of the problem. It's not fair to expect Lillard to have the passing of Andre Miller but as he grows as a player he might learn a few small tricks here and there to get teammates some easier looks.

Miller is quite possibly the best in NBA history at setting up the alley-oop. That's not fair to compare anyone to him, let alone a rookie.

 

[illmatic99]

I love how he blames Lillard. That's just gold.

This is the same guy who ranked Dame behind Calderon and called him the 15th best PG in the league.

 

[Draco]

Aldridge at 2 = Great, fair, accurate, just list.

Lillard at 15 = Fool has no idea what he is talking about and should have his credentials taken from him.

Fucking love this place

Who said either of those statements?

 

[dviss1]

Who said either of those statements?

It's MM bringing up strawmen and arguing with himself again. No one in the thread said anything close to that.

 

[JDC]

Miller is quite possibly the best in NBA history at setting up the alley-oop. That's not fair to compare anyone to him, let alone a rookie.

And Camby was probably the best big at it.

Aldridge definitely misses those two guys in that respect.

But I think Lillard plays at least a small part in LA's lack of easy shots. I think a lot of people we're surprised by his passing ability but he needs to take a few more risks / become more creative if he wants to evolve into a better all around guard.

Stotts brought up similar points during his exit interview.

 

[Draco]

It's MM bringing up strawmen and arguing with himself again. No one in the thread said anything close to that.

I guess its easy to win an argument with yourself. Or is it hard to lose? Or perhaps both.

 

[handiman]

And Camby was probably the best big at it.

Aldridge definitely misses those two guys in that respect.

But I think Lillard plays at least a small part in LA's lack of easy shots. I think a lot of people we're surprised by his passing ability but he needs to take a few more risks / become more creative if he wants to evolve into a better all around guard.

Stotts brought up similar points during his exit interview.

I think it's just a matter of scoring coming much easier to a rookie than passing, so play to Lillard's strengths until that part of his game evolves. To do otherwise would be to commit to a huge number of turnovers with a rookie dominating the ball so much. Any rookie, not just Lillard.

 

[blazerboy30]

It's MM bringing up strawmen and arguing with himself again. No one in the thread said anything close to that.

Victim card coming soon.

 

[Natebishop3]

Aldridge at 2 = Great, fair, accurate, just list.

Lillard at 15 = Fool has no idea what he is talking about and should have his credentials taken from him.

Fucking love this place

MM, you seriously agree with Lillard being 15th?

Calderon is better than Lillard? You really think so? Would you take Calderon, Conley, or Jeff Teague over Lillard?

 

[magnifier661]

MM, you seriously agree with Lillard being 15th?

Calderon is better than Lillard? You really think so? Would you take Calderon, Conley, or Jeff Teague over Lillard?

I wouldn't, but Conley is better right now. Never a fan of Teague. Calderon is a joke that knows how to shoot.

 

[Mediocre Man]

MM, you seriously agree with Lillard being 15th?

Calderon is better than Lillard? You really think so? Would you take Calderon, Conley, or Jeff Teague over Lillard?

I said 15 was about right. That is all I said

 

[STOMP]

Well two years ago we had Andre Miller running the point, he was amazing at getting Aldridge alley-oop attempts.

Between Andre and Camby at the high post, LA led the league in dunks just a couple years back. But as I've mentioned umpteen times, there can only be one guy on the low block and Thomas Robinson and Lopez are not High Post threats. This means that Aldridge will be primarily operating from the high post again.

So sure, Lillard wasn't as great last season at getting LA easy low post looks as Miller was, but Miller wouldn't have been nearly as good at this if Portland didn't have an effective High Post player on the roster allowing LA to set up down low.

btw... LA has been taking Timmy D's lunch money for years now in head to heads primarily because Pop won't send the double team

STOMP

 

[-Ace-]

Between Andre and Camby at the high post, LA led the league in dunks just a couple years back.

Don't forget those pick-and-rolls with Rudy for the easy alley-oops.

 

[magnifier661]

Aldridge will be the best pf in the game after this season. Bank on it

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bored?

http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=241745&page=16

This thread is gold. Somehow they believe that Asik + mediocre prospects and low 1st can land them LMA or K. Love.