OT Aldridge and Pop clear the air

[BrianFromWA]

As reported by ESPN. Some shocking tidbits:

"One of our things this year is if myself, Pau [Gasol] or if any big is running the floor and we duck in, it's just more emphasis on, 'OK, let's look at the post,' " Aldridge told ESPN. "I think last year, looking at the post wasn't really what we did. It was more, let's do something else. But this year, already, it's about, 'If he runs the floor and he's ducking in, give him the ball.' So it's just more of an emphasis on those types of things."

That, in turn, means Aldridge needs to do a better job of actually running the floor. He admits to not always doing that these past two seasons.

Patty Mills makes an appearance. Remember, even though we all love Patty, he left in 2011, and never experienced "I shoot too many J's" LMA

"We saw in the Golden State series, and even in Houston, it's hard for him to catch the ball outside of the block, and then say, 'Go to work,'" Mills said. "That's tough, and then to be able to do that for 48 minutes, it takes a toll on the body. I think we saw that when we were in Portland, too. It's a different ballgame if you can sit your behind right at the front of the rim, get big, use that weight, then boom, fire it in. ...

I think everyone who watches the NBA believes that when LMA sits his behind right at the front of the rim and fires it in he's awesome. Beastly. When he's shooting more (and for worse %) mid-ranges than K*be and Dirk, not so much.

It's obviously a good thing that everybody's taking ownership for it now because it leaves a bitter taste in our mouths knowing that we couldn't get things right during the playoffs last year, no matter the injuries."
In June, as the draft approached, sources told ESPN that the Spurs had been in contact with at least three teams about a possible trade involving Aldridge. But a deal never materialized.

Whoever it was that said it would only take 2 years for Pop to try to get rid of him, you win, sir.

 

[H.C.]

Shocking.
Aldridge complaining about not getting touches, yet admitting he's not committed to rim running.

 

[Pinwheel1]

That air will only stay clear until Pop blows a gasket over something LA does. (or does not do)

 

[dviss1]

He's still gonna suck and be lazy.

Fool!!! You're not gonna get more looks than Kawhi!!!

 

[SIeepwalker]

Good riddance

 

[handiman]

I cleared a room once. Actually, I think this is pretty much the same thing. Something stinks.

 

[dviss1]

I cleared a room once. Actually, I think this is pretty much the same thing. Something stinks.

That WAS you on the elevator!!!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

"HE'S NOT LEAVING!!!"

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

He's still gonna suck and be lazy.

Fool!!! You're not gonna get more looks than Kawhi!!!

I think the Texas Turncoat is going to become a Texas Turncoat-Turncoat after his contract expires.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

As a Blazer fan, LMA has truly become the greatest Spur ever!

Because you know his whiny ass is strongly making Pops think about retirement.

 

[handiman]

That WAS you on the elevator!!!

It was a much, much bigger room than that...

 

[Nikolokolus]

LaMarcus Allbitch.

 

[Stevenson]

 

[Sinobas]

Article from Blazers edge about Aldridge situation.
https://www.blazersedge.com/2017/10/6/16438636/lamarcus-aldridge-unhappy-san-antonio

People gave me so much crap for being one of the first to realize what a cancer Aldridge is. I wanted him off the team because I could see how massively over-rated his game was. I knew SA was going to be really disappointed with him. His playing style doesn't fit SA at all. He's all about himself, and putting up stupid shots.

 

[ehizzy3]

Article from Blazers edge about Aldridge situation.
https://www.blazersedge.com/2017/10/6/16438636/lamarcus-aldridge-unhappy-san-antonio

People gave me so much crap for being one of the first to realize what a cancer Aldridge is. I wanted him off the team because I could see how massively over-rated his game was. I knew SA was going to be really disappointed with him. His playing style doesn't fit SA at all. He's all about himself, and putting up stupid shots.

so how did you feel LA would fit in San Antonio?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Article from Blazers edge about Aldridge situation.
https://www.blazersedge.com/2017/10/6/16438636/lamarcus-aldridge-unhappy-san-antonio

People gave me so much crap for being one of the first to realize what a cancer Aldridge is. I wanted him off the team because I could see how massively over-rated his game was. I knew SA was going to be really disappointed with him. His playing style doesn't fit SA at all. He's all about himself, and putting up stupid shots.

This post is annoyingly smug but you kind of earned it.