Thank you Aldridge!

[MickZagger]

I'm kidding about half those guys. The guys I'd realistically take over Aldridge for what they can do now and what they are capable of in the future:

Griffin and Aldridge are a wash to me.

But, I do like Horford, Lee, Love (when healthy), Monroe, Dirk, Duncan and probably even Bosh over Aldridge.

Aldridge is good, but is overrated by our fanbase. He's a glorified jump shooter who prefers fadeaways instead of using his length. A good 2nd or 3rd option. Not this saint that everybody thinks he is. I'm not the only one who thinks this.

 

[magnifier661]

I vote we kick Zags off of S2 for this shit.

He can't compare to my vast knowledge of gonzaga and draft prospects though. Give him a break man!

 

[magnifier661]

I'm kidding about half those guys. The guys I'd realistically take over Aldridge for what they can do now and what they are capable of in the future:

Griffin and Aldridge are a wash to me.

But, I do like Horford, Lee, Love (when healthy), Monroe, Dirk, Duncan and probably even Bosh over Aldridge.

Aldridge is good, but is overrated by our fanbase. He's a glorified jump shooter who prefers fadeaways instead of using his length. A good 2nd or 3rd option. Not this saint that everybody thinks he is. I'm not the only one who thinks this.

Overrated by our fan base? Include the rest of the nba world. Nice try

 

[magnifier661]

This is the 1st rep I've given in 2 years.

This is the 4th rep I've given since registering on this board.

This is the Best Post of the Year. In Western Civiliation; I'll check China.

It is so concise, so big picture, so brilliant that it misses addressing only 2 issues--how Aldridge pads his stats in low-pressure stages of the game, and how in 95% of the game, he's a decoy resting upon his false reputation, and even then double-teamed only in some situations.

Edit: Just flew back. In China, too. They want to carry MikeG around on their shoulders.

Oh please!!! You've repp'd me and pm'd me on how you want to bare my children. Stop your front

 

[THE HCP]

Thread lightly.

GIMME' BACK MY LINE!

 

[jlprk]

Oh please!!! You've repp'd me and pm'd me on how you want to bare my children. Stop your front

That was in your acid dreams. I have NEVER repped you. Until tonight it was Maris and Maxiep 2 years ago, and one person I forget over a year ago.

But keep trying and I'll consider it!

Yeah right.

 

[jlprk]

Notice how Aldridge lacks the coordination to react to loose balls, rebounds, long passes to him while he's running, and short close passes to him from nearby? While Hickson whizzes in a beeline to grab the ball midair in all 4 of those situations? Aldridge stands still, straight up like a statue, and he's so tall that sometimes he actually catches a pass or rebound.

Aldridge has the coordination of a center. Hickson shows us what a natural forward is and makes Aldridge look like a sleepy bear. Why isn't Aldridge criticized for refusing to play center?

 

[blue9]

No for ME! I honestly had heard the term, but never used it.

Alright - glad I could help spread the use of the word. It's a great one - especially given the sorts of conversations that go on in here. Hyperbole reins supreme!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Aldridge is "fine." He's good player and he probably makes about as much money as he "deserves." Will he ever be the key guy that leads the Blazers to a championship? I sort of doubt that. Could he be the second or third best player on a championship team? Perhaps.

I'm just not getting the ultra passionate debate.

 

[magnifier661]

Notice how Aldridge lacks the coordination to react to loose balls, rebounds, long passes to him while he's running, and short close passes to him from nearby? While Hickson whizzes in a beeline to grab the ball midair in all 4 of those situations? Aldridge stands still, straight up like a statue, and he's so tall that sometimes he actually catches a pass or rebound.

Aldridge has the coordination of a center. Hickson shows us what a natural forward is and makes Aldridge look like a sleepy bear. Why isn't Aldridge criticized for refusing to play center?

Yeah I'm noticing him dominating the spurs tonight.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yeah I'm noticing him dominating the spurs tonight.

You realize that he always plays well against teams from Texas, right? Aldridge would be a hofer if he got to play against texas every game.

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[BlazerCaravan]

LA's the first player this year with 1200 points and 500 rebounds.

 

[magnifier661]

You realize that he always plays well against teams from Texas, right? Aldridge would be a hofer if he got to play against texas every game.

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I don't understand why this would be some excuse that Aldridge can't take over a game. He is doing it now, against one of the best defensive teams in the league.

 

[MickZagger]

Yeah I'm noticing him dominating the spurs tonight.

Only to disappear later in the game and faulter in the clutch.

 

[magnifier661]

Only to disappear later in the game and faulter in the clutch.

Yeah sounds fun! Just love your positive energy!

 

[magnifier661]

Only to disappear later in the game and faulter in the clutch.

10 in the third. Duncan is aldridges bitch