First Sheed, then ZBo, now Aldridge...

Coming in the season out of shape and off an injury you're body doesn't rebound as fast my friend. You gotta conserve your All Star for the long season if you want him to stay healthy and develop.

 

And he just might coast his way into a HOF spot, it's plausible.

 

Which I have no problem with if you do it the right way like how you mentioned Pops and the Spurs doing it. Taking jumpers because you are afraid to bang isn't that way.

 

Of course we do. Look at the players we had last year compared to this season. Everyone called to break it down, and they did. We have basically 3 guys from last year to this year playin a role for us. You break it down, and start adding. Lillard, Leonard. And those guys have to grow together a bit. But, we need less luck my way than the trading Aldridge for picks and hoping those picks turn into a player better than Aldridge, IMO.

 

Who has ever "coasted" there way in the the HOF? Players work their azz off to get there.

 

See, but they were talkin about Pau Gasol like he was a HOFer a couple years ago when the Lakers were winning championships.... is he a HOFer now? I don't think so. I didn't think so then either. How much different is Aldridge than Pau? Is Amare a HOFer? Is Randolph a HOFer?

Dirk Nowitzki is a HOFer. Right now Aldridge couldn't touch Dirk with a 20 foot pole. That's how far he has to go.

 

I not asking to trade LMA for that. If we trade LMA it is for at least a fringe All-Star, up and comer (somewhat high draft picked player) and a low 1st rounder imo. Otherwise POR would hold on to him.

I think if you get that deal that then you have a chance to get there. A bigger chance then just keeping LMA.

 

Like I said earlier, if you find the right deal for ANY player, you take it. I'm opposed to trading people because you want everyone to be the same age or close.

 

Would you trade him for MKG and Ben Gordon?

 

I think you know but that was not my idea at all. (Players at same age)

 

I would hold out for more from a team. I think some teams think LMA is a fringe #1 and at least a high #2 and will give us a nice bounty for him assuming we want to deal him.

Your deal would definitely improve our bench though.

 

Pau's close but no cigar. Others not. Aldridge is far away yes, but he's the closest to Dirk in terms of potential skills/ability.

 

Of which skills/ability are you referring to?

 

You misunderstand. I would trade Aldridge because I think his age and value makes him the most likely candidate. We need more assets and Aldridge would be the best player to trade because of what he could bring back and because of where he is in his career. That's what I mean when I'm talking about window. Right now I personally think the team is years away from competing. Is it possible that we could add some guys and change that? Sure, I guess, but I think the probability is low. Right now our core is Lillard, Aldridge, and Batum. Of those three, I think Lillard is the most valuable, and then Aldridge, and then Batum, but Aldridge is quite a bit older than the other two.

If you had to trade one of the three, which would it be? How would you decide?

I would base it on age, contract, ability, and what their perceived value is around the league. Right now I think Aldridge it the best candidate.

Here's the thing.... if Aldridge was a young Kevin Garnett, or a young Tim Duncan, I wouldn't trade him for anything. But he isn't. Not even close. He doesn't have the same attitude. Garnett and Duncan would do anything to win a game. Aldridge has never been that guy. The only time he resembles that type of player is when he feels slighted. If a player gets under his skin, he suddenly becomes LaMonster. If he could channel that all the time, he would be awesome... but he doesn't.

 

Yes, I was referring to the discussion of Aldridge not fitting our window as the primary reason to trade him.

 

Now this was very well said Natebishop3

 

If you can't see Aldridge's potential than I don't know what to say. He commands a double team in the low post.

 

I agree. Well said indeed.

 

Not really. There isn't a player in the league that's close to Dirk's skills and ability. Dirk was/is a freak. The dude is a legit 7 footer, but he plays like a guard. He can shoot out beyond the threepoint line, he has handles, and he can drive. The guy was unstoppable when he was in his prime. I know this because I watched him dismantle us a number of times. He was unguardable. How do you guard someone that tall who can do what he does?

I'd say the closest would be Durant, despite the fact that he's probably a good two or three inches shorter.

Aldridge frighteningly like Sheed..... without the defense.

 

So, you'll give me a general statement but won't define it any further? Yes, you don't know what to say.