Interview with Aldridge on BE

[RoyToy]

There's no way that could have anything to do with the fact that power forwards take more longer and difficult shots than centers do.

Depends on the power forward.

There are multiple blogs calling out Monroe for his poor post defense, though. Even Detroit fans admit Monroe needs to get better defensively.

 

[Jayps15]

And when you look even closer Monroe allows a higher efg% at C compared to Aldridge at PF.

They give up- Aldridge 51.2 vs Monroe 52.2

Of course I also compared their net #s as well. Aldridge -3.9 vs Monroe -2.6

Still comparable talents.

 

[RoyToy]

They give up- Aldridge 51.2 vs Monroe 52.2

Of course I also compared their net #s as well. Aldridge -3.9 vs Monroe -2.6

Still comparable talents.

Monroe is a nice young player

Aldridge is better, though.

 

[julius]

If Monroe is younger, a better defender and a similar offensive player, why would Detroit want to trade him?

 

[VanillaGorilla]

If Monroe is younger, a better defender and a similar offensive player, why would Detroit want to trade him?

Drummond?

 

[RoyToy]

Drummond?

They're turning Monroe into a PF

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

LMA would want to go to a situation where they are in the hunt for a title.

Detroit is not that and likely wont be for a long time.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

LMA would want to go to a situation where they are in the hunt for a title.

Detroit is not that and likely wont be for a long time.

Not saying this or any deal would happen but as far as I know LMA doesn't have a no-trade clause. He doesn't get to pick.

 

[RoyToy]

You wonder if Aldridge see's himself playing the Bosh role in OKC

 

[MickZagger]

LMA would want to go to a situation where they are in the hunt for a title.

Detroit is not that and likely wont be for a long time.

Tough tits for him if he doesn't like it.

 

[magnifier661]

Tough tits for him if he doesn't like it.

And tough tits to you. Aldridge will not be traded

 

[Nikolokolus]

And tough tits to you. Aldridge will not be traded

Not this year and probably not next, but ...

 

[magnifier661]

Not this year and probably not next, but ...

By that time Monroe won't even be available IMO. Plus if Aldridge asks to be traded; his value drops considerably.

 

[RR7]

I know he's just a role player, though a solid one, on this team, but found it slightly surprising Aldridge didn't mention Wes alongside himself, Nic and Lillard as to why they'll be alright next year.

 

[Nikolokolus]

By that time Monroe won't even be available IMO. Plus if Aldridge asks to be traded; his value drops considerably.

Monroe? I never said anything about Monroe ... as for what the Blazers could reasonably expect, look at Deron Williams and the Jazz. If there are a few teams out there that think he could be their missing piece of a championship puzzle then the Blazers should be able to get something. The trick is to get something done before they lose all leverage.

 

[magnifier661]

Monroe? I never said anything about Monroe ... as for what the Blazers could reasonably expect, look at Deron Williams and the Jazz. If there are a few teams out there that think he could be their missing piece of a championship puzzle then the Blazers should be able to get something. The trick is to get something done before they lose all leverage.

You didn't but the other have. That's what the entire topic was about.

 

[jlprk]

30 seconds left. For the 2nd year in a row, Aldridge is the worst player in the All-Star game.

 

[magnifier661]

30 seconds left. For the 2nd year in a row, Aldridge is the worst player in the All-Star game.

Dude this is seriously getting old.

 

[Natebishop3]

Aldridge doesn't have the mindset to be the All-Star MVP. He's not going to demand the ball and jack up 20 shots. That's just not him.

 

[jlprk]

Aldridge doesn't have the mindset to be the All-Star MVP. He's not going to demand the ball and jack up 20 shots. That's just not him.

For those who didn't get it, that was a joke. All that PF Aldridge thinks and talks about is his shooting.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

30 seconds left. For the 2nd year in a row, Aldridge is the worst player in the All-Star game.

I don't agree with this worse player nonsense but I do think this is another data-point that suggests that LMA is really a robin (a good one though) to someone's batman. He doesn't seem to have the killer instinct. Almost too laid-back.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't agree with this worse player nonsense but I do think this is another data-point that suggests that LMA is really a robin (a good one though) to someone's batman. He doesn't seem to have the killer instinct. Almost too laid-back.

I don't anyone would disagree that Aldridge is a robin. It's when people portray Aldridge as some worthless scrub is a fucking joke. Aldridge is just as important to the success of blazers as gasol was to the lakers success (when they won those championships).

 

[MickZagger]

I don't think Aldridge is junk. I think Aldridge is good, but not untouchable superstar like some make hi out me to be. If you can get more depth and an equal talent back like Monroe who is more in Lillards window, you gotta do it.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't think Aldridge is junk. I think Aldridge is good, but not untouchable superstar like some make hi out me to be. If you can get more depth and an equal talent back like Monroe who is more in Lillards window, you gotta do it.

I can live with that analogy and statement

 

[HailBlazers]

I can live with that analogy and statement

Not me, Monroe ≠ LMA

Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge Among NBA's "Most Clutch" This Season

 

[jlprk]

30 seconds left. For the 2nd year in a row, Aldridge is the worst player in the All-Star game.

When I posted that I was looking at the box score and seeing that Aldridge had the 2nd-fewest FGA per minute (1 every 5.7 min, Lopez was 1 every 10.6, all others shot every 2 or 3 min). This confirmed that Aldridge has to be set up in perfect position by a passer familiar with him, and then still takes seconds to get comfortable to shoot.

Because of the paucity of his shots, his efficiency (FGM-FGA+FTM-FTA+reb+asst+blk+stl-TO+pts) wasn't as bad as I thought. He was 4th worst out of 24 players (worst was Bosh, then Duncan, Garnett, Aldridge). Per minute, he was 5th worst (Bosh, Duncan, Garnett, Deng, Aldridge).

My mistake. After last year's stinker, he moved up to 4th or 5th worst. Congratulations, LaMarcus!

http://www.nba.com/games/20130217/ESTWST/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Not me, Monroe ≠ LMA

Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge Among NBA's "Most Clutch" This Season

Is that link supposed to be proof that Aldridge is not Monroe? No shit. Monroe is 22. Would you have seen that article about LaMarcus when he was 22? You wouldn't, because Monroe is better than Aldridge was at 22. Monroe is statistically on par with LaMarcus already, the only think LA has on him is experience.

 

[magnifier661]

Is that link supposed to be proof that Aldridge is not Monroe? No shit. Monroe is 22. Would you have seen that article about LaMarcus when he was 22? You wouldn't, because Monroe is better than Aldridge was at 22. Monroe is statistically on par with LaMarcus already, the only think LA has on him is experience.

Well good sir; sometimes players don't get better with age. Sometimes a player becomes a all star; gets max and falls from the waste side like Shawn kemp or Larry Johnson.

You can't hypothetically assume a player will become great from a couple seasons. You look at progression each and every year. Hell who knows. Maybe love will start devaluing with these constant injuries.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Well good sir; sometimes players don't get better with age. Sometimes a player becomes a all star; gets max and falls from the waste side like Shawn kemp or Larry Johnson.

You can't hypothetically assume a player will become great from a couple seasons. You look at progression each and every year. Hell who knows. Maybe love will start devaluing with these constant injuries.

I know some players don't get better. I'm not "assuming" anything.. It's my opinion that he will continue to improve, and there are countless logical reasons I hold that opinion. I apologize if that's too far fetched for you. I'm not sure what you think you're telling me that I don't know.

 

[magnifier661]

I know some players don't get better. I'm not "assuming" anything.. It's my opinion that he will continue to improve, and there are countless logical reasons I hold that opinion. I apologize if that's too far fetched for you. I'm not sure what you think you're telling me that I don't know.

You should be sorry. Just don't let it happen again.