The SA game should've been a jumpstart to a win streak but he doesn't care. He's never believed in our playoff chances like Lillard and Matthews do. He's just walking through the rest of the season. He should've stepped up and played like a monster tonight but he didn't. He is garbage. I'm done with him.
I don't think he has quit and while Im not totally going to hate him I am becoming more unopposed to trading him if the right deal comes. Of course, if he demands a trade or publicly says he wouldn't resign we wouldn't get near the value, but potential picks and other young players could be ok.
My favorite players Hickson and Claver would never quit on the team. We should trade Aldridge for my favorite player of a few years ago, Petteri Koponen.
It's funny as I am feeling more and more the same way as I compare JJ and LMA. If we can sell high on LMA and keep JJ for 7-8 mil that may be a good way to go. My mind is not made up but LMA vs JJ is not that far apart compared to what we mught get in trade for LMA.
It's not Aldridge who has changed; he has always played half-assed. What has changed is everyone's perception, now that a real PF putting out effort is present for us to compare, alongside him every game. Aldridge is a nonrebounding center who thinks mainly of his shooting, so he has to pretend to be a PF.
All you whiners forget that Aldridge actually helps Lillards game. Grab that cheese with you whine. It's boring.
I've noticed a change since the All-Star break. After he got his achievement, he lowered his effort level. The only time he plays well is against teams from Texas because his mom is there. Listen, I like Aldridge. He presents a unique set of skills that few power forwards possess, but he has an over-inflated self worth and he's only a couple years away from expecting a very big payday. Fuck looking for young guys and picks, I think we should try to deal him for another legit star. Either a wing, or a center. How about Aldridge for Larry Sanders, a re-signed Redick, and filler? Lillard Redick Batum Hickson Sanders That's a damn good lineup.
For Larry sanders, I would welcome any trade involving Aldridge. And im not saying Aldridge is untradeable. Just give me something I can be fine with. Not some no defense Monroe or pek. That's some bullshit!
I love sanders but were going to overpay Redick (will have to give him at least 8m) and overpay Hickson (Giving hickson 8m+ a year is the same as it was giving it to Humphries and now look were Humphries is) seems a little reckless. Wouldn't mind trading him to the Rockets fo Asik/Robinson/Parsons
Think MIL would go for it? Gives them a legit All-Star to pair with Jennings. I don't see any other way they're getting someone like Aldridge to that city.
Nor a good one either. Unfortunately As LMA goes, the Blazers go. he's a jump shooting PF, with the odds against him/us. A game changing weapon when on, regardless how consistent he is or isn't your not going to find equal value of his effect in a trade.
