LaMarcus Aldridge

[Black_Jack21]

According to wiretap he has been linked to us several times. The most recent one allegedly has Aldridge himself reporting interest in us.

How likely you think it is that we see him lining up in Black and Silver next year?


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[Phreak50]

I think he will stay with Portland. We all want to feel wanted and to receive recognition and a 'don't leave' wherever we work. He'll get that and more and sign on for life.

In saying that, if he did leave, now would be the time and I do think the Spurs would be the only team he would leave for. He'd play with Duncan (imo) during his last year. Two players that seem to get along and have a mutual respect.

As a Spurs fan he definitely wouldn't be my first choice. I don't like how reliant his offense is on jumpers. But I'd be happy for him to come if no other FAs did.

[Nolan]

If Duncan retires (which is a big if) I could see it happening, but if Duncan sticks around for another year we're going to have a tough time signing Aldridge.

[law_1990]

Id love him next to timmy but if he stays after this year we just don't have the cap for him i think?

Gooood i'd love to see it though.

[imagump1313]

Pop said last night that he sees both Timmy and Manu playing another year......

[Black_Jack21]

I think that if he were to come Pop would draw up a beast offence to compliment him.
Plus he is a guy we can give the ball to, get out of his way and he can get a score. Which I think we have been lacking that sort of player for a while.
A Duncan/Aldridge front court would be really good, and we can rest Timmy up a lot during the regular season too.


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[Phreak50]

Pop said last night that he sees both Timmy and Manu playing another year......

I think there's two things you're missing here.

1. Assuming Aldridge is interested in coming here, part of the attraction would be to play with Duncan in his final year.

2. Timmy wouldn't jeopardize the Spurs' future by taking a huge contract in his final year if it meant missing out on someone that could replace him (and help win a title in his last year).

If Duncan retires, I see less chance of Aldridge coming.

But I'd be disappointed in Manu came back (and got more than a vets minimum and 11th or 12th player minutes)

[SpursNBucks]

One of the things with Aldridge is he will be 30 in July. He is going to want a long term max deal. He likely stays in Portland anyways.
He missed 11 games last year, 13 year before, 8, 27, etc - he misses games and he's not getting younger.

I like Monroe- he's only 24 much more of a realistic get. He did miss 13 games this year, 0 the year before, and 1 before that.

Not the same player as Aldridge I get that, but he brings some things to the table the Spurs need. He averaged a double/double this year.

[willywazza]

You would need to make a considerable offer to get Monroe. They'll be a number of teams competing for his services as he's a UFA.

I can see Timmy taking a further pay cut to free up cap space to sign some impact players.

[SpursNBucks]

You would need to make a considerable offer to get Monroe. They'll be a number of teams competing for his services as he's a UFA.

I can see Timmy taking a further pay cut to free up cap space to sign some impact players.

Ya, probably not much of a cut he was at $10.36 mil. Dirk did it in Dallas - came down to $7.974mil. The big rumor is Monroe will go to the Knicks. - He's an east coast guy. You're probably back to Aldridge then - if the reports are true that the Spurs are very high on his list. He supposedly is friends with Timmy.

A Leonard - Duncan- Aldridge front line sounds good. Maybe you get Timmy to play 2 more years - he sure looked good at the end of the year. This would make sense why they are trying to move Splitter- keep Diaw as a stretch 4/5. Maybe they can bring in someone with an expiring and back load Aldridge and Timmy a little.

[imagump1313]

Yuck! Living in Detroit I got to see Monroe up close. I was called a racist on the Piston's board for comparing him to Splitter but his game is about the same, only Splitter is a better passer and much better defender. If he was cheap I might be ok with him coming here but he thinks he is getting the max or close to it. Let the Knicks make the mistake with him. DO NOT WANT.

[SpursNBucks]

Yuck! Living in Detroit I got to see Monroe up close. I was called a racist on the Piston's board for comparing him to Splitter but his game is about the same, only Splitter is a better passer and much better defender. If he was cheap I might be ok with him coming here but he thinks he is getting the max or close to it. Let the Knicks make the mistake with him. DO NOT WANT.

What didn't you like about him? I know some don't like his defense, but..
* Good size 6'11" 250
* Still young 24
*Averaged a double/double 15.9/10.2
*Efficient scorer - career 50%+FG
* He's raised his FT% to 75%

The reason he doesn't fit with Detroit is teams can just sag on he and Drummond - that's not a good tandem because neither guy has range on their shot. The problem with Detroit is they don't have anyone that can stretch the floor - Butler and Prince could at one time, but they are way past prime. The Bucks screwed them on the Jennings for Knight/Middleton trade. Middleton has turned into a top 7 2G and Knight was used to get MCW and Ennis.

[imagump1313]

Yuck! Living in Detroit I got to see Monroe up close. I was called a racist on the Piston's board for comparing him to Splitter but his game is about the same, only Splitter is a better passer and much better defender. If he was cheap I might be ok with him coming here but he thinks he is getting the max or close to it. Let the Knicks make the mistake with him. DO NOT WANT.

What didn't you like about him? I know some don't like his defense, but..
* Good size 6'11" 250
* Still young 24
*Averaged a double/double 15.9/10.2
*Efficient scorer - career 50%+FG
* He's raised his FT% to 75%

The reason he doesn't fit with Detroit is teams can just sag on he and Drummond - that's not a good tandem because neither guy has range on their shot. The problem with Detroit is they don't have anyone that can stretch the floor - Butler and Prince could at one time, but they are way past prime. The Bucks screwed them on the Jennings for Knight/Middleton trade. Middleton has turned into a top 7 2G and Knight was used to get MCW and Ennis.

I don't like his defense at all. Firstly, he isn't quick enough or athletic enough to guard most stretch 4's. He has trouble with post-up players because he has almost no vertical jump. He does hustle and work hard for the most part but he also takes way too many plays off where the person he is guarding gets an uncontested shot. Just watch a full Piston game and focus on him and it won't take long for you to see an example. Remember when Brandon Jennings died from a DeAndre Jordan dunk? That play happened because Monroe just didn't defend anyone and Jennings tried to cover for him. On that play, Monroe's assignment is Jordan but he just wanders around aimlessly. See for yourself:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewW6mB3rbB8[/youtube]

Offensively, I like his hustle but his lack of athleticism makes it difficult for him to get an easy shot. Also, he complains about EVERYTHING. He spends more time whining to the referee's than most players in the league. Many times Ive seen him crying to an official while his man is on the other end getting an uncontested shot.

Now like I said, I don't really hate his game. But IMO his worth is only around 5-6 million a year but this guy is wanting the max so that is the biggest problem I have.

[SpursNBucks]

I don't like his defense at all. Firstly, he isn't quick enough or athletic enough to guard most stretch 4's. He has trouble with post-up players because he has almost no vertical jump. He does hustle and work hard for the most part but he also takes way too many plays off where the person he is guarding gets an uncontested shot. Just watch a full Piston game and focus on him and it won't take long for you to see an example. Remember when Brandon Jennings died from a DeAndre Jordan dunk? That play happened because Monroe just didn't defend anyone and Jennings tried to cover for him. On that play, Monroe's assignment is Jordan but he just wanders around aimlessly. See for yourself:


Offensively, I like his hustle but his lack of athleticism makes it difficult for him to get an easy shot. Also, he complains about EVERYTHING. He spends more time whining to the referee's than most players in the league. Many times Ive seen him crying to an official while his man is on the other end getting an uncontested shot.

Now like I said, I don't really hate his game. But IMO his worth is only around 5-6 million a year but this guy is wanting the max so that is the biggest problem I have.

I think he is playing out of position - Monroe should be playing Center, not PF. When they drafted Drummond it hurt him, because they had to use him as a PF - 6'11" 255 - he has ideal size for the C position.

Maybe he doesn't get an easy shot, but he is avg around 15 pts/ on 50% for his career - I'll take that all day. His game is not built around athleticism - it's built around strength and power = something the Spurs could use down low.

The cap is going to go way up soon - so even a max deal this year in a couple isn't going to look bad. He doesn't rely on athleticism so his game shouldn't regress - I can see him playing at the level for another 6 - 8 years. You can't be serious about $5-6 /mil. Diaw is getting $7+/ and Splitter is getting $8.5m/

[imagump1313]

The cap is going to go way up soon - so even a max deal this year in a couple isn't going to look bad. He doesn't rely on athleticism so his game shouldn't regress - I can see him playing at the level for another 6 - 8 years. You can't be serious about $5-6 /mil. Diaw is getting $7+/ and Splitter is getting $8.5m/

That's what I mean. I don't think he is as good a player as Diaw or a healthy Splitter even though he is a lot younger. I know he's not getting 5-6 million but he's not gonna settle for Diaw/Splitter money either which is why I don't want him here.

[SpursNBucks]

The cap is going to go way up soon - so even a max deal this year in a couple isn't going to look bad. He doesn't rely on athleticism so his game shouldn't regress - I can see him playing at the level for another 6 - 8 years. You can't be serious about $5-6 /mil. Diaw is getting $7+/ and Splitter is getting $8.5m/

That's what I mean. I don't think he is as good a player as Diaw or a healthy Splitter even though he is a lot younger. I know he's not getting 5-6 million but he's not gonna settle for Diaw/Splitter money either which is why I don't want him here.

Agree to disagree- if you play him at C you take away some of his defensive weaknesses- does have to guard the perimeter and stretch 4s. I don't think you would find many people that know the NBA agree with you that he isn't as good as Diaw or Splitter, but your entitled to your opinion.

[imagump1313]

The cap is going to go way up soon - so even a max deal this year in a couple isn't going to look bad. He doesn't rely on athleticism so his game shouldn't regress - I can see him playing at the level for another 6 - 8 years. You can't be serious about $5-6 /mil. Diaw is getting $7+/ and Splitter is getting $8.5m/

That's what I mean. I don't think he is as good a player as Diaw or a healthy Splitter even though he is a lot younger. I know he's not getting 5-6 million but he's not gonna settle for Diaw/Splitter money either which is why I don't want him here.

Agree to disagree- if you play him at C you take away some of his defensive weaknesses- does have to guard the perimeter and stretch 4s. I don't think you would find many people that know the NBA agree with you that he isn't as good as Diaw or Splitter, but your entitled to your opinion.

That's cool, its just one man's opinion. Like I said, I don't hate him. I'll give you that he is younger and a better scorer. He just wants too much money. In my mind, like I said, I think he and Splitter are kinda the same. Splitter frustrates the heck out of me and he makes over 8 million a year. Monroe to me, is not as good of a passer, defender, or rebounder and he is asking for nearly twice that amount or whatever the max is.

[SpursNBucks]

That's cool, its just one man's opinion. Like I said, I don't hate him. I'll give you that he is younger and a better scorer. He just wants too much money. In my mind, like I said, I think he and Splitter are kinda the same. Splitter frustrates the heck out of me and he makes over 8 million a year. Monroe to me, is not as good of a passer, defender, or rebounder and he is asking for nearly twice that amount or whatever the max is.

And I don't hate Splitter, but I think Monroe is a decent upgrade. - I think it would be an upgrade to get Monroe- I think you would see him benefit playing at the Center- he obviously couldn't do that in Detroit with Drummond. I guess I am also looking to the future (without the big 3) and feel he could be a nice building block to go with Leonard. Splitter has missed 57 games in just the last two years and only avg around 20 minutes a game. Monore avgs 30 min and only missed like 13 games in same period.

In the end I think Monroe goes to New York and Splitter stays with the Spurs.

[imagump1313]

In the end I think Monroe goes to New York and Splitter stays with the Spurs.

You're right. I think its been a foregone conclusion that Monroe's wanted to go to the Knicks for awhile now. Also, I really don't see this franchise moving Splitter after what they invested in him and that contract. He is overpaid and it would be hard to move him, even if they wanted to. Especially after the season he just had.

[co_laper]

One guy I'd like... Brook Lopez. Though he kept on getting injured.. When healthy though, he's a total monster. And perhaps if we can manage his minutes, it'll allow him to stay healthy..