Spurs fans grade LMA first preseason game

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It's early days and LMA is still learning the Spurs system and doesn't appear to be in good shape. It would be pretty stupid to assume that he's not going to work it out and play better as the season goes along. If he adapts to the Spurs system and improves to be a better player than he was here, he'll get recognition as a top-tier player. If he can't adapt and if things don't work out, he'll suffer some damage to his reputation. Either way, it's going to take some time and either way, he's the one who decided to step out and take the risk of changing from the comfortable environment he had here.
 
According to Michael C. Wright (ESPN Staff Writer) Tim Duncan said the chemistry with LaMarcus Aldridge is coming, but overall there is "still a way to go." Said they need more live game situations.
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Natebishop3 said:
Usually they attract guys that fit their culture, but Aldridge seems to be everything they don't look for in a player.

He's selfish.

He's mentally soft.

He has an ego that needs to be stroked constantly.

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That quote and meme fit this scenario so perfectly, from both sides, it's almost scary.
 
HAAK72 said:
According to Michael C. Wright (ESPN Staff Writer) Tim Duncan said the chemistry with LaMarcus Aldridge is coming, but overall there is "still a way to go." Said they need more live game situations.
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I wanna caption this so bad... what the hell is Timmy staring at?
 
yuyuza1 said:
That would be painful if they can get Cousins for him, while we got nothing.
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Cousins has similar problems that LaMarcus has, high volume/low efficiency shooter. But Cousins is a bit better on the defensive end.
 
Sinobas said:
Cousins has similar problems that LaMarcus has, high volume/low efficiency shooter. But Cousins is a bit better on the defensive end.
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He's also only 25 and has faced nothing but instability all his career. The guy has yet to be coached in the NBA with a winning culture.
 
yuyuza1 said:
He's also only 25 and has faced nothing but instability all his career. The guy has yet to be coached in the NBA with a winning culture.
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Don't see what that has to do with the point that he's a chucker like LA. LaMarcus went through coaching changes as well. Cousins has had 5 full seasons sa a starter.
 
Sinobas said:
Don't see what that has to do with the point that he's a chucker like LA. LaMarcus went through coaching changes as well. Cousins has had 5 full seasons sa a starter.
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It means:

1. He's young and by definition malleable still malleable. it is more likely for Pop/good coach to change Cousins' ways than Aldridge at age 30.
2. He has had what, 5 (?) coaches already. Put him in a system with some stability, and his game too will stabilize.
3. Can't dismiss a young, top tier talent like him just because his game is reminiscent of Aldridge's.
 
DMC can also dribble and pass, as well as defend and rebound without someone doing the dirty work for him. So while his FG% may be reminiscent of LMA's, the rest of his game is leaps and bounds better.
 
It is obviously waaaayyyyy too early to call this a fail for the spurs, but I wonder if it even crossed LMA's mind that if this season goes bad--even if because of old age--that he could be looked at as the albatross. What if this season goes poorly and the big three decide to retire and Pops reconsiders and decides to hang it up?
 
The idea of a thought crossing LMA's mind conjures up an image of a tumbleweed blowing across a desert landscape.
 
If LMA didn't want to play in Portland, he should've picked Phoenix. He would've been the man and wouldn't have much pressure on him. SA is an awful match for his game. I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs missed the playoffs this year. They only got 6 seed last year and they're much older. Aldridge has been very clear that he wants his shots and his points, that he doesn't want to compromise his game for the sake of the team. Udoka told LMA they wanted him to get his shots. This may be a rare misstep by the Spurs.
 
I get everyone's kinda bitter about lma leaving and im not going to miss 5 18f jumpshots a game nor the fadeawy from 10f but this thread has turned into a circle jerk about how bad LMA is. The guy is a legit top 5 pf in the league and a really good player overall, there is a reason he was the biggest FA on the market and tons of teams tried to get him.
LMA is going to be one hell of a spur.


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Kind of hoping this goes like when Karl Malone and Gary Payton went to the Lakers, or Love to the Cavaliers. Of course, both of those teams went to the Finals while my Blazers were hapless losers. So the upside is that they *only* do better than my team has in over 20 years.

Shit. This season is going to suck.
 
Everywhere I look there's nothing positive to cheer for. If the Aldridge/Spurs falter, that means James Harden has beaten them. Or an LA team. Or Kevin Durant (who will always be Two Honks to me). This might be the most grim season of all time. Best case scenario is LeBron spanks them in the Finals (unlikely).

Maybe when I'm not watching Blazers games this year I'll just watch the Pelicans. Davis is a hoot.
 
mook said:
Everywhere I look there's nothing positive to cheer for. If the Aldridge/Spurs falter, that means James Harden has beaten them. Or an LA team. Or Kevin Durant (who will always be Two Honks to me). This might be the most grim season of all time. Best case scenario is LeBron spanks them in the Finals (unlikely).

Maybe when I'm not watching Blazers games this year I'll just watch the Pelicans. Davis is a hoot.
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How about the Warriors?
 
KingSpeed said:
If LMA didn't want to play in Portland, he should've picked Phoenix. He would've been the man and wouldn't have much pressure on him. SA is an awful match for his game. I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs missed the playoffs this year. They only got 6 seed last year and they're much older. Aldridge has been very clear that he wants his shots and his points, that he doesn't want to compromise his game for the sake of the team. Udoka told LMA they wanted him to get his shots. This may be a rare misstep by the Spurs.
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the reverse jinx is in
 
mook said:
Everywhere I look there's nothing positive to cheer for. If the Aldridge/Spurs falter, that means James Harden has beaten them. Or an LA team. Or Kevin Durant (who will always be Two Honks to me). This might be the most grim season of all time. Best case scenario is LeBron spanks them in the Finals (unlikely).

Maybe when I'm not watching Blazers games this year I'll just watch the Pelicans. Davis is a hoot.
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Yep. Hating the Clippers, Spurs, Thunder, Rockets; hope they all lose early and lose lots. OK with the Pelicans, Grizz, Warriors, Mavs, and even the Jazz.
 
axs88 said:
How about the Warriors?
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You know, that's a damned good point. I overlooked them all last year, and even after a championship I'm still doing it. They really are a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for picking me up.
 
mook said:
You know, that's a damned good point. I overlooked them all last year, and even after a championship I'm still doing it. They really are a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for picking me up.
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Enjoy it, because after we beat them in a hard-fought (and dirty on their side) 7-game WCF, they'll be our new bitter rivals.

/fullmags
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
LaMarshmallow really applies now.

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Less muscle tone than canned ham.
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Based on his beaming smile I'm guessing that they're down by 12-18 points and he's heading to the bench. I recall seeing that smile FAR too often when we were getting handled by the opposition.
 
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