Well, I can see why. Cousins is guaranteed to get us a lottery pick since he can't lead his team to the playoffs. BNM
Lamarcus is the captain of my favorite team but he's the hub from which the team revolves around. To see the beauty of this team, and I've said this before...look at the team, not the individual. Lamarcus could become Melo..sucking a big market's cap room and losing but getting all the ink. That's just not how he's built. I'm glad. What we have in Portland is that rare combination of chemistry, talent and unselfishness. Enjoy it!
I just want to know all the fucking imbeciles that claimed Aldridge hurts this team? All of you know who you are. The fact that none of you have posted in this thread only proves your lack of the game...
I would in an instant. Pretty sure Olshey would as well. Much better contract situation, age, and similar talent level. We would take a slight step back due to chemistry issues, but those can easily be solved over time. Actually think Leonard would the perfect front court mate for Boogie as well.
Because he is a bit of a headcase I wouldn't trade LMA for him. I would do a lot of trades for him however. Rolo and Batum as an example (maybe not both would try for 1 plus filler plus pick first but would likely be turned down). He could play C easily for us.
I disagree. Olshey wouldn't because he hasn't. And until Olshey actually made a deal is when you can say he would. Also, Olshey has made it clear the Blazers are going "all in" with Aldridge, offering a max last summer and quotes solidifying Aldridge as a franchise player.
Another stellar performance with a bum thumb. 38 points (56.5% shooting), 11 boards, 100% FT (10-10), 67% from 3, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal If only Aldridge had some help....
I have a growing curiosity as to why more use is not made of Aldridge's skill set. It seems to me that motion plays around Lamarcus on the High post would would work well, something like Ramsay made use of Walton. Especially when the long ball is not falling. Then it seems to me that, Damian and Lamarcus could put together a fantastic series of plays playing off each other starting with a simple pick n roll. We see nothing of this and I have been wondering why? I am not sure why we didn't see any of this with Roy, but thats behind us. Now it seems to be a terrible oversight to have this game missing in the Blazer's plan with Damian and Lamarcus as the back bone of the team. Why is this happening?