LaMarcus Aldridge Could Be Traded By Spurs This Season

Not the best fit for the Spurs but not their main pb , not having the "abilities" to replace Parker and Ginobili by younger guards is

 

I can't help but laugh at this scenario. But I don't think the Spurs stop this LMA experiment quickly anytime soon, if someone can find a way to make it work it is Pop. A team of Parker, Ginobli, Kawhi, LMA and Pau is a top 4 team in the West.

I would package Randle and fillers for him though.

 

very curious about all the rumblings regarding LMA being "difficult" behind the scenes. the spurs definitely would want no part of that.

i don't think the lakers could trade with them, though. they wouldn't take randle (his game would be an awful fit in SA's system--like, can't find a worse fit), and i wouldn't give them russell or ingram.

 

Hmm, still makes no sense, especially the part where LMA thinking he's a better player than Kawhi. Kawhi was destined to be a Top 5 player before Aldridge signed with them.

 

don't underestimate the egos on some (most?) of these guys. in aldridge's mind, he's probably better than leonard (and lillard). i am a bit surprised that he may be letting this affect his relationship with the organization, though. he should have known that SA has never been an atmosphere of warring alpha dogs (or even alpha dogs at all). one would think that's why you joined them.

my suspicion was that he was told he wouldn't play center much, and they're asking him to play it more than he expected. THAT is an actual practical concern, as i think pfs that play center open themselves up for more injuries due to all the wear and tear on the lower body trying to fight with bigger guys for position each trip down the floor.

 

Excellent point.