Aldridge wanted to come back to PDX

[bodyman5000 and 1]

I would welcome LMA and have supported him on the Spurs - but I doubt he ever comes back. His legacy in Portland doesn't matter as much to him and he doesn't have the kind of 'foresight' Lebron has.

It's a shame because I do think the LMA-Dame Blazers (that were on pace to win 60+ games) with the additions of CJ, Nurk, Harkless, Davis, etc would've been enough to win one hard earned championship.

Nope

 

[tester551]

LA bitched his way out of Portland. I will never forget that. But, I like winning. He was All NBA second team last year for a reason. I also believe in and practice forgiveness. I would love watching him play with our current team.

For me, it would totally depend upon how Stotts coaches him.

If Stotts encourages or allows him to shoot 35% to 40% of his shots > 16-ft away from the basket as he did his last 2 years in Portland, then I don't want him.

If Stotts makes him play on the low post and limits the >16ft shots to under 20% (as Spurs did last year) - then sure, I'd take him back.

 

[WillG]

F&*K NO to the TexasTurncoat !

Burnt that bridge on your way out Traitor.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Maybe San Antonio wants 2 Leonards

 

[Natebishop3]

Bust? He was All NBA 2nd Team last season and carried a sad sack supporting cast to playoffs. And Pop said he was one of the best players he's ever coached.

He wanted out until Pop started playing with kid gloves. He's a diva.

They built their entire offense around him and he didn't even average a double double. Consider me underwhelmed.

 

[KingSpeed]

He wanted out until Pop started playing with kid gloves. He's a diva.

They built their entire offense around him and he didn't even average a double double. Consider me underwhelmed.

He's not a bust though

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

 

[illmatic99]

I'd take him back. But I doubt they'd take back what we will give them.

 

[Natebishop3]

If we have to trade assets for this dude after he left us high and dry.......

 

[oldfisherman]

Whoa there LaMarsha!
Get your spurs out of my butt!

First you promise to remain a Blazer, shutting down trades that would have landed the Blazers some talent.

Then you walk away from your promise, and the Blazers get nothing for you.

Now you want the Blazers to buy you back. Send talent out?

Fuck you LaMarsha!

 

[santeesioux]

If we have to trade assets for this dude after he left us high and dry.......

Spurs fans want CJ in the comments, imagine trading CJ to bring him back.

 

[illmatic99]

Whoa their LaMarsha!
Get your spurs out of my butt!

First you promise to remain a Blazer, shutting down trades that would have landed the Blazers some talent.

Then you walk away from your promise, and the Blazers get nothing for you.

Now you want the Blazers to buy you back. Send talent out?

Fuck you LaMarsha!

I'd rather swallow my pride and pursue Aldridge than go after the likes of Courtney Lee, et al. I'd also rather watch Aldridge be our legitimate post threat instead of watching Aminu dribble into traffic with his head down. If Dame/CJ have forgiven him, why should we hold a grudge?

Aldridge balled out last year, btw. Put up 23/10 on great efficiency.

 

[Reep]

Spurs fans want CJ in the comments, imagine trading CJ to bring him back.

What if Spurs added an unprotected first round pick?

The trade might be the most difficult part. The Spurs if anything, are not fools. Getting LMA will cost value. I'm not sure how much I would give up. CJ would require more back in my mind (like the pick). Not too keen on sending away Collins at this point either. Nurkic is cannot be traded in this, correct? You'd be left with some of our young guards and Biebs or Turner. Spurs would be in rebuild mode, so likely would not want Turner or Aminu. Harkless might get some interest.

 

[TBpup]

LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray
..........................for.................................
Evan Turner and Meyers Leonard.

That is about the only way I want 'the Greatest Blazer ever' back.

 

[Eastoff]

LMA was the biggest head ache for the blazers organization in years. It was a relief when he left. LMA wanted back because Pop wasn't treating him like a baby like stotts did.

SAS would only trade him for a decent asset. It's just throwing away more money at a malcontent.

 

[illmatic99]

LMA was the biggest head ache for the blazers organization in years. It was a relief when he left. LMA wanted back because Pop wasn't treating him like a baby like stotts did.

SAS would only trade him for a decent asset. It's just throwing away more money at a malcontent.

Where is this coming from?

 

[Reep]

LMA was the biggest head ache for the blazers organization in years. It was a relief when he left. LMA wanted back because Pop wasn't treating him like a baby like stotts did.

SAS would only trade him for a decent asset. It's just throwing away more money at a malcontent.

It would at least be worth the conversation. If they know they have to trade Kawhi, and that pretty much destroys their playoff chances, then why not try dump LMA's contract for what you can get.

As you mention, they would want a decent asset and it's likely that someone else would offer more than we would want to.

 

[Propagandist]

Where is this coming from?

From Jason Quick. Fuck that guy.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm quite certain that if the Spurs were looking at dealing Aldridge, they'd be able to get much better assets elsewhere than anything we'd offer.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Where is this coming from?

Attend a meet and greet sometime (when you’re back in the area). Occasionally some good tid bits are to be had......

 

[Propagandist]

I'm quite certain that if the Spurs were looking at dealing Aldridge, they'd be able to get much better assets elsewhere than anything we'd offer.

Yes, but the idea is accommodation. To accommodate LA, they send him home. The prodigal son returns!!!!!!!!!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

However, how about something like this?

 

[Eastoff]

Where is this coming from?

From Jason Quick. Fuck that guy.

In the words of the great Dwight Shrute.

FALSE

 

[Eastoff]

It's been long enough, but we heard it from multiple people at the meet and greets multiple years after he was traded.

 

[illmatic99]

However, how about something like this?

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Did you see the news about Hayward having a second surgery to address pain recently? No way I trade CJ for that contract without assurance of Gordon's health.

 

[handiman]

LMA was the biggest head ache for the blazers organization in years.

I think you meant to write, "LMA was the biggest head ache for the spurs organization in years." Then he rubbed off on Kawhi, who became an even bigger headache.

 

[Eastoff]

I think you meant to write, "LMA was the biggest head ache for the spurs organization in years." Then he rubbed off on Kawhi, who became an even bigger headache.

He was also a trouble maker for us.

 

[TBpup]

LaMarcus misses/Mrs. HCP.

 

[riverman]

LA is one indecisive dude...no need to really revisit that y'know....sure he'd help us big time but long term....hard to trust his mood swings

 

[Propagandist]

It's been long enough, but we heard it from multiple people at the meet and greets multiple years after he was traded.

Regardless, who cares? I'm not working with the Blazers front office. Chill his water the right temperature and give him daily pedicures, I give no fucks. Just bring LA back.