Best Blazer Ever

[SlyPokerDog]

So where does LMA end up on the list?

Has to be 3rd or 4th.

 

[Hobbesarable]

So where does LMA end up on the list?

Has to be 3rd or 4th.

Who do you have listed above him?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Walton

Drexler

 

[B-Roy]

Roy at his peak was a way better player and person than Aldridge ever was.

 

[Wheels]

I guess technically he could come back after opting out like Lebron and still work his way up to #1

 

[Scalma]

Who the fuck is aldridge

 

[DryHeat]

Bill Walton, Maurice Lucas, Lional Hollins, Bob Gross, Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter, Jerome Kersey, Buck Williams, and Kevin Duckworth to many to list really.

An Aldridge led team only made it out of the first round once so really never did much but get stats.

 

[illmatic99]

In the future? You mean this guy?

 

[santeesioux]

He isn't going to be put on anything as long as Paul owns the team, so who cares?

 

[barfo]

Noah Vonleh

 

[BrianFromWA]

Everyone's free to post whatever they'd like, but this seems like the wrong night to ask this question.

LMA gave up rights to think about "Blazer legacy" 38 minutes ago. He's a historical footnote, with some numbers in the books.

 

[ehizzy3]

He legacy is ruined here. Fuck him and the train he rode off on

 

[Natebishop3]

I would put Walton, Drexler, Roy, and Sheed above him. He got stats but not much else.

And that's only if we're looking at stats. I would put Brian Grant above him because Brian Grant was a much much better human being, teammate, warrior, and part of the community.

 

[Minstrel]

Walton, Drexler and Roy are the best players to play for the franchise, though obviously Walton and Roy had short peaks before injuries wrecked their careers. I think Sheed and Aldridge is an interesting comparison, and I'd probably lean to preferring Wallace (and I have no anger towards Aldridge for leaving; I've never felt athletes choosing their own free agent destiny reflects poorly on them). So I'd say that Aldridge is probably at best the fourth-best players in Blazers' history, but I'd place him fifth.

 

[Natebishop3]

Walton, Drexler and Roy are the best players to play for the franchise, though obviously Walton and Roy had short peaks before injuries wrecked their careers. I think Sheed and Aldridge is an interesting comparison, and I'd probably lean to preferring Wallace (and I have no anger towards Aldridge for leaving; I've never felt athletes choosing their own free agent destiny reflects poorly on them). So I'd say that Aldridge is probably at best the fourth-best players in Blazers' history, but I'd place him fifth.

But that's strictly from a basketball standpoint. I would put Grant above him if you look at "best blazer" to include work in the community, teammate, etc.

 

[B-Roy]

Oh, and Lillard is going to pass him pretty quick, FWIW.

 

[Minstrel]

But that's strictly from a basketball standpoint. I would put Grant above him if you look at "best blazer" to include work in the community, teammate, etc.

Yeah, I'm not generally too interested in all of that (even for teams in my area) when ranking "best players," but everyone has a different conception for what that entails. My focus is generally purely on the court/field/diamond.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yeah, I'm not generally too interested in all of that (even for teams in my area) when ranking "best players," but everyone has a different conception for what that entails. My focus is generally purely on the court/field/diamond.

Well, strictly from a court point of view, I would say that Grant might not have had the numbers, but his defense, his motor, and his energy was inspiring to the team.

 

[Minstrel]

Well, strictly from a court point of view, I would say that Grant might not have had the numbers, but his defense, his motor, and his energy was inspiring to the team.

Yeah, Grant was a solid player. I'd rather have Aldridge, though, even granting (no pun intended; okay, maybe a little intended) the leadership factor.

 

[Chris Craig]

Sam Bowie

 

[blue32]

Sam Bowie

Solid!

 

[damianlillard]

LillardTime, Meyers Legend, and 3J will pass him this year with their legendary play, this blazers team with couple more impact player would be better than last year

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

I have him listed 4th All-Time Blazer, considering at least one full season of work.
Walton, Drexler, Porter are ranked higher by me.

 

[andalusian]

Walton, Drexler and Roy are the best players to play for the franchise, though obviously Walton and Roy had short peaks before injuries wrecked their careers. I think Sheed and Aldridge is an interesting comparison, and I'd probably lean to preferring Wallace (and I have no anger towards Aldridge for leaving; I've never felt athletes choosing their own free agent destiny reflects poorly on them). So I'd say that Aldridge is probably at best the fourth-best players in Blazers' history, but I'd place him fifth.

I would agree with this - I too do not care that LMA left during free agency - he had the right to - and chose what he believes is best for him - I can respect it. I can also respect how hard he worked when he was here and some of his great great games for the franchise.

 

[Darkwebs]

Is there any way to erase douchebag LaMarsha from our record books, on the account of him being a conniving, dishonest bitch!

 

[42N8Bounce]

Here's how I rank them -

1. Bill Walton - NBA Champion (1977), NBA Finals MVP (1977), NBA MVP (1978), 2 x NBA All-Star (1977, 1978), NBA Rebounding Leader (1977), NBA Blocks Leader (1977), #9 Career Leader Blazers Points Per Game, 4 Seasons with Blazers.
2. Clyde Drexler - 8 x NBA All-Star with Blazers (1986, 1988-94), 2 NBA Finals Appearances (1990, 1992), #1 Career Leader Blazers points, #2 Career Leader Blazers Rebounds, #2 Career Leader Blazers Assists, #1 Career Leader Blazers Steals, #1 Career Leader Blazers Games, #4 Career Leader Blazers Points Per Game, 12 Seasons with Blazers.
3. Terry Porter - 2 x NBA All-Star (1991, 1993), 2 NBA Finals Appearances (1990, 1992), #3 Career Leader Blazers Points, #1 Career Leader Blazers Assists, #2 Career Leader Blazers Steals, #3 Career Leader Blazers Games, 10 seasons with Blazers.
4. Maurice Lucas - NBA Champion (1977), 3 x NBA All-Star with Blazers (1977-1979), 5 Seasons with Blazers.
5. Geoff Petrie - First Blazer ever drafted, 2 x NBA All-Star (1971, 1974), NBA Rookie of the Year (1971), #7 Career Blazers Points, #5 Career Blazers Assists, #3 Career Blazers Points Per Game, 6 Seasons with Blazers.
6. Jim Paxon - 2 x NBA All-Star (1983, 1984), #6 Career Leader Blazers Games, #6 Career Leader Blazers Assists, #4 Career Leader Blazers Steals, #6 Career Leader Blazers Points, 9 Seasons with Blazers.
7. Cliff Robinson - NBA All Star (1994), 2 NBA Finals Appearances (1990, 1992), #4 Career Leader Blazers Points, #2 Career Leader Blazers Blocks, #10 Career Leader Blazers Rebounds, #6 Career Leader Blazers Steals, #5 Career Leader Blazers Games, 8 Seasons with Blazers.
8. Jerome Kersey - 2 NBA Finals Appearances (1990, 1992), #2 Career Leader Blazers Games, #5 Career Leader Blazers Points, #3 Career Leader Blazers Rebounds, #8 Career Leader Blazers Assists, #3 Career Leader Blazers Steals, #6 Career Leader Blazers Blocks, 11 Seasons with Blazers.
9. Brandon Roy - 3 x NBA All-Star (2008, 2009, 2010), NBA Rookie of the Year (2007), #7 Career Leader Blazers Points Per Game, 5 Seasons with Blazers.
10. Damian Lillard - 2 x NBA All-Star (2013, 2014), NBA Rookie of the Year (2013), #5 Career Blazers Points Per Game, 3 Seasons with Blazers.

101. LaMarcus Aldridge - #2 Career Blazers Missed Field Goals, #7 Career Blazers Turnovers, 9 wasted Seasons with Blazers.

I thought about ranking Aldridge 102, but I thought that may be taking the moment into effect too much.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[LizardKing]

Man, he doesn't even pass Brandon Roy. Hell, he doesn't even go ahead of Joel Pryzbilla