Exclusive The official Lamarcus Aldridge free agency thread

[noknobs]

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Really? One of the best PFs in the game today..silly

Who wants the best PF in the league on their team. Not that guy, apparently.

 

[Darkwebs]

 

[riverman]

Sinobas is consistant when it comes to Lamarcus that's for sure

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Whether LA stays or leaves, I expect him to buy a giant house in his hometown, considering he's about to sign the biggest deal of his career. Him house shopping in Texas means little to me.

 

[santeesioux]

For such a quiet, keep to himself guy, people sure do seem to know everything he's up to.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

For such a quiet, keep to himself guy, people sure do seem to know everything he's up to.

Well, he is very tall.

 

[Schilly]

Again with home sales.

 

[Draco]

Whether LA stays or leaves, I expect him to buy a giant house in his hometown, considering he's about to sign the biggest deal of his career. Him house shopping in Texas means little to me.

Not that I think it means much either but San Antonio is 4.5 hours from Dallas. Thats not a house "in his hometown". A Boston player buying a house in Manhatten would be far closer.

 

[ChadWick]

Sadly, I hear LMA is going to the Spurs.

 

[Darkwebs]

Damn, Spurs are going all in to get LaMarcus.

 

[santeesioux]

Are they meeting at a senior center with all of those elderly men involved?

 

[Scalma]

I for one am glad to live far away from lala land

I live in socal and have to deal with those delusional fuckbots all the time

 

[RoyToy]

Feels like SA is going to get Aldridge

 

[santeesioux]

When is the next lockout? That's one less year he would have to contend with Duncan and Parker.

 

[Scalma]

Feels like SA is going to get Aldridge

"Feels like Houston is going to get Bosh" -marc stein 2014.

 

[riverman]

Are they meeting at a senior center with all of those elderly men involved?

At least a place with wheelchair access

 

[santeesioux]

At least a place with wheelchair access

Oden is coming too?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Not that I think it means much either but San Antonio is 4.5 hours from Dallas. Thats not a house "in his hometown"

Understood. And I'm not discrediting him going to SA, potentially. I know it's not a perfect comp.... But... If we we're in this identical situation with Brandon Roy, and he's looking at Seattle.... With the Sonics still there, of course.... I'm not concerned. I expect these guys with strong ties to their hometowns to buy big houses near where they're from. I know it's different on many levels, after traveling Texas a lot this year. Having visited both recently, he could be considering the idea of buying in SA regardless, buying in SA and playing in PDX, and buying/playing in SA. I'm just saying I'm not going to read into it too much. Understanding the area, the travel, understanding similar circumstances for myself (albeit at far less compensation), that doesn't sway me.

I think SA is our biggest competition for LA, all that being said. House-shopping doesn't sway me. But I'm curious if LA thinks that core is enough. If he signs, it's all or nothing for this coming season in my opinion. They either win this year, or they have serious rebuilding. Which, considering our standing, I couldn't blame him for jumping at (we're in the same boat, but lesser management, coaches, less history, etc.). He can't lose, we're no better/worse, and other than his overall legacy could be shot, he has no reason not to pursue (other than money). I guess we'll see how LA values $27M.

 

[riverman]

Could it be he's just into investing and Real Estate is part of his plan? Stranger things have happened to rich young professionals

 

[RoyToy]

"Feels like Houston is going to get Bosh" -marc stein 2014.

I guess you can hold on to that for hope

I'm thinking the Spurs are the favorites to land him at this point

 

[Dom McBlazer]

Where's the Raptors? Lol.

 

[Scalma]

I'll believe it when I see it. $30 million is still $30 million. Especially when this will most likely be his last big contract.

 

[Sinobas]

What's so great about LA anyway? He's a good one on one defender, average at team defense. He's got a good post up game but spends too much time on the perimeter. He's one of the least efficent scorers in the league. He's not a good passer, he's a black hole on offense. Not sure why some people think he's so great.

 

[Schilly]

If you were considering a move such as this, part of the due diligence is to evaluate the neighborhoods and homes. I think we all need to not let this be a rollercoaster, every time someone tweets something one way or the other.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I live in socal and have to deal with those delusional fuckbots all the time

join the blazers fans LA group in my sig!

 

[riverman]

What's so great about LA anyway? He's a good one on one defender, average at team defense. He's got a good post up game but spends too much time on the perimeter. He's one of the least efficent scorers in the league. He's not a good passer, he's a black hole on offense. Not sure why some people think he's so great.

There are thousands of posts that explain clearly why people think he's great...unless you have them all on ignore?

 

[andalusian]

It should be a reality show that lasts for 7 episodes

The "You know" tour.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

join the blazers fans LA group in my sig!

Fuck that... FAMS!

 

[ehizzy3]

Dumb question

Free agency started today at 9 or tomorrow at 9?