Not really news to us, and it wouldn't be a thing until July anyway, but thought you'd like to see it, as (as Lowe said) this is really the first time there have been (if you believe him) "team execs" talking about LMA to a specific team http://grantland.com/the-triangle/13-observations-from-the-d-league-showcase/.
This must be sad news for Aldridge haters. Especially those that clamour to Duncan, Pops and the epic franchise we call the Spurs. Why would they want such a low efficiency scorer like Aldridge?! Haha
If LA leaves this summer after saying he will stay long term, he will become one of the most hated players in Portland history. Don't think he wants that. But we will have caproom to recuperate in a hurry if he fucks us over
4 or 5 team "executives" see a "possibility" how many executives does each team have? we are talking about maybe 5% of the executives in the league that think there is maybe a 1% chance LMA goes somewhere else. quick, give them a poll on when lillard will become a laker
Because Popovich would turn him into a Hall-of-Famer like Duncan? Excellent point. Even better point.
Yep. Only certain Blazer fans think he's trash. Most fans around the league think he's top 2 at the PF position.
Why would LA go to SA? Parker will be an old 33 in May. Other than Kawhi Leonard the team is not attractive. Dallas will always worry me though. Parsons, Chandler, Ellis, Rondo and LA would be interesting. (With Dirk coming off the bench) The questions is can they afford them all. If Ellis ops out they will be around 33 million this summer but will still have to re sign Ellis, Chandler, and Rondo. I can't see that happening along with LA too. But none the less they will have cap flexibility.
Aldridge would be a great system player in San Antonio. They are proven winners and its a matter of where can he win multiple rings? With Dame and Wes in Portland? Or with the usual suspects in San Antonio. I think in San Antonio, he'd have a higher chance to win a ring, just due to the system and he'd have a few years with Parker, Duncan, Ginbili as well as having a core there as well. I think he stays in Portland though. I hope so.
I thought I read somewhere that Pop was going to retire when Duncan retires. He wasn't exactly serious though. He also made promises to Manu and Parker that he'd stick around through their contracts as well. I think Parker has something like 4 more years? But after that he's probably gone.
I see the spurs going after both LMA and Gasol, they might get one of them but both at the moment are very happy with their teams. It would take something big for either to not resign. I wont' worry about this until after the season is over.
My guess as to LaMarcus's order of priority: 1. Money 2. Money 3. Chance for a Ring 4. His Legacy 5. Going Home The first four favor the Blazers. After he retires, he can spend the next 40 years in Texas. What's the rush?
