Canzano: Trade Aldridge.

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  1. BlazerCaravan

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    No way; he's a Maverick in october, 2015.
     
  2. Natebishop3

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    If he isn't planning on it, it sure would be nice for him to let us know now so we can move him.
     
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    I'd seriously consider that! But I think you'd lose the essence of your Warriors, and actually be less dangerous as a result. Be happy being the new Run TMC!
     
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    Why aren't we in the second round of the playoffs then?
     
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    Obviously because Z-Bo > Aldridge
     
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    I'd happily trade LMA for a younger LMA, say Anthony Davis.
     
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    After last night, I would think about that.
    Because we have a horrible bench. Grizzlies are deeper and are only in 2nd round because Griffin got hurt. Clippers had won 6 of last 7 vs Grizzlies before that.
     
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    That question begs the question.
     
  9. Pinwheel1

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    So you are suggesting that LMA is so good the Mav will clear at least 12 million off their cap to ensure they can sign him? They must really want him. Sounds like someone we should try to keep ourselves.

    I am not sure we can succeed if we assume all our all-stars will not re-sign with us. We could never build a championship team that way. They would always be too young.

    If we build a quality team... LMA will stay. If not..... he will leave. That would be my guess.
     
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    Do you even read these threads, or do you just repeat the same thing over and over. Nobody I can think of is saying he will be the leader of this team. Lillard is the man. He is who they need to follow. But you still need to surround him with good players.

    "Uncoordinated" is not a word I would use to define LMA. Especially compared to other PF's/centers. Does he loose rebounds when they are slapped away? Sure too many IMO. But uncoordinated? That is absurd.
     
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    Trading Zach Randolph was a brilliant idea.

    Just sayin'.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    I am.
     
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    Cause we had some horrible coaches.
     
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    Not me, LMA is getting better with age. He still hasn't reached his peak of offensive production. Once he really hones his skills on the block he'll be unstoppable.
     
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    Every year the ones that think Aldridge needs to be traded always say that Aldridge has hit his peak. Every year he has improved his game in so many areas. This has been going on since the year after we drafted him. It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen.

    I feel sorry for Lillard man. The same thing will happen with him in two years.
     
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    Seriously? What makes you say that?
     
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    Aldridge has focused on one particular facet of his game in every single off-season since he was in high school, and every single year he came into the new season with that facet of his game markedly polished. There is absolutely no reason to believe this won't be the case moving forward.
     
  18. magnifier661

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    Sorry I mean Horrible "Coach". I could only imagine how good Batum would be now if Nate wasn't our coach.
     
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    Oh. I disagree with you, but now I understand what you were saying...
     
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    Really?! So you think not starting Miller in the first half of the season was a good move by a coach? Do you think that the "one trick pony" offense is good?
     

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