LMA can still improve

[magnifier661]

many in here might not disagree with that ..but just about every NBA observer outside of Portland forums would tell you that LMA is not in the same ballpark at KG was in his prime.

Take this idea into some non Portland NBA forums and see what kind of responses you get... I bet you will be surprised.

And I totally agree with them. Problem is, LMA is not in his prime. I guess that argument can be made when that time comes. Showing you the first 5 year comparison shows a lot of similarities. Hopefully in 2-3 more years, LMA will have that same "face-up" you mentioned about KG. Those are all technics that are learned with hard work. LMA just needs to work hard and those facets will come.

 

[Boob-No-More]

KG's Career stats

and

LMA's career stats

The similarities are uncanny. So what is different between the two?

KG holds an insurmounatble lead in one key stat.

Number of times being bitch slapped by Anthony Peeler:

KG = 1.0

LMA = 0.0

BNM

 

[e_blazer]

Why was this in green?

I think your constant negativity and sarcasm is making him sick. I could be wrong though.

 

[e_blazer]

Aldridge has played in Roy's shadow for most of his career. Last year we saw him begin to emerge in his own right as Roy's dominance waned. I've always thought that LA had more to give than what he was showing and that started to happen last year. We know he spent the summer putting on muscle and working on his left hand. I think he's primed for an even better year than last year. Hope it pans out that way.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Garnett might be one of the most versatile and skilled defensive players I ever watched when he was in his prime. LA's defense isn't bad, but ... I'm sorry, I just don't see the comp.

 

[Rhal]

Garnett might be one of the most versatile and skilled defensive players I ever watched when he was in his prime. LA's defense isn't bad, but ... I'm sorry, I just don't see the comp.

Garnett really didn't become a defensive beast tell his 6th year in the league, LA has all the tools to become a better defender then Garnett but does he have the skill on the defensive end will really be answered this season. The last two years LA defense has really stepped up and if he can make a big push on it this year with his scoring remaining near the same then it would become really hard to stop comparing them.