Aldridge speaks out again about wanting a real center

[Mediocre Man]

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

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

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

 

[Mediocre Man]

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

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

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

 

[magnifier661]

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.

 

[Nikolokolus]

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

 

[Mediocre Man]

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

 

[magnifier661]

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

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".

 

[Blazinaway]

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

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

 

[Hobbesarable]

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

My sentiments exactly!

 

[magnifier661]

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

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?

 

[Mediocre Man]

LMA is not a center.

 

[magnifier661]

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.

 

[HailBlazers]

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?

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

 

[The_Lillard_King]

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?

 

[Nikolokolus]

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?

 

[magnifier661]

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

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

 

[BlazerCaravan]

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?

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.

 

[magnifier661]

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 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.

 

[Blazinaway]

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

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

 

[The_Lillard_King]

To jump on the idea of not having LA a center, we don't want him having to bang with 300 pounders on a nightly basis. I think LA could make for a decent center, but he will wear down and be unhappy. Blazers need a true center for 20-30 minutes a night.

 

[Blazinaway]

To jump on the idea of not having LA a center, we don't want having to bang with 300 pounders on a nightly basis. I think LA could make for a decent center, but he will wear down and be unhappy. Blazers need a true center for 20-30 minutes a night.

THEN PLAY MEYERS, if not now then when?

 

[magnifier661]

To jump on the idea of not having LA a center, we don't want him having to bang with 300 pounders on a nightly basis. I think LA could make for a decent center, but he will wear down and be unhappy. Blazers need a true center for 20-30 minutes a night.

300 lbs centers? Did shaq come out of retirement?

 

[Mediocre Man]

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?

Not a good protector

 

[magnifier661]

Not a good protector

I always remembered many comparing Jefferson's D and scoring ability to Zach years ago. When we ever played them; I see the similarities. Jefferson is not even close to a good protector; but he rebounds like crazy, clogs the paint and won't let you back him down. Sometimes that's just as valuable.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

As I mentioned before, Tyson Chandler would be perfect next to lma. Sucks he is off limits

 

[illmatic99]

As I mentioned before, Tyson Chandler would be perfect next to lma. Sucks he is off limits

Oddly enough, that's what I see Leonard turning into if he improves his d.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Phoenix Suns center Jermaine O'Neal and general manager Lance Blanks engaged in a blistering, expletive-laced confrontation in the coach's office on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

"It was really bad," one Suns source said Tuesday afternoon.

 

[HailBlazers]

Oddly enough, that's what I see Leonard turning into if he improves his d.

Holding out hope.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Oddly enough, that's what I see Leonard turning into if he improves his d.

I think Leonard is at least 2 years away ... minimum.