Lamarcus Aldridge shoulda stayed in Portland.. better chance to win Ring

[Ratzz]

man, what a goof... just like Harden insisting on MAX CONTRACT

when you are a good YOUNG team.. just be patient. work on it.. it will come..

he bolted for SA.. thinking. i will win a Ring here..

and the Spurs were great all season long, but spent it all on that stupid home record
this season.. what is the point of going undefeated at home (or trying to)
for an ENTIRE season..

now they don't have a Center.. and no bench without Ginobili...

it's over in SA.. Pop knows it... will retire

with Aldridge in Portland... Blazers beat the Warriors

[IBetYou]

I think him leaving was to do with the personality clash with Lillard. Lillard is a media darling and the lead man in Portland, and that was a point of frustration for Aldridge. Now in SA he has teammates that deflect credit and take a back seat. I think he's happy there.

[BigOrange]

Rings are for the fans. 90% of the players in the NBA could give two shits about winning over getting paid.

It's pathetic.

[thebestthereis]

He is not a guy who will perform in the spotlight and when the chips are down. In Portland he had none of that and with the Spurs he was fine until it was time to perform and he did not. A good player but not a champion it's that simple. Most guys are not and it has nothing to do with him, it's the way it is.

[Git Lo]

You fell for the trap. No need to get personal ~

[Itsamazing777]

There will be offseason moves I can assure you the Spurs aren't going anywhere

[JayDr3am]

hell no

[IBetYou]

Rings are for the fans. 90% of the players in the NBA could give two shits about winning over getting paid.

It's pathetic.

What is pathetic? Sacrificing money for a slap on the back? Sucj a thing is quite expensive in the modern NBA.

[upscope]

Rings are for the fans. 90% of the players in the NBA could give two shits about winning over getting paid.

It's pathetic.

When u win a ring (assuming u r key guy) you do get paid. The financial opportunities that come with being a Finals MVP & NBA Champion are plentiful & far outweigh what u left on the table to pursue said ring/opportunities.

[Ratzz]

I think him leaving was to do with the personality clash with Lillard. Lillard is a media darling and the lead man in Portland, and that was a point of frustration for Aldridge. Now in SA he has teammates that deflect credit and take a back seat. I think he's happy there.

i was not aware of this.. if he hates divas.. then Spurs is perfect place. NO divas allowed to play.. and if you are, Pop will yell it out of you

Rings are for the fans. 90% of the players in the NBA could give two shits about winning over getting paid.

It's pathetic.

sad. and i think probably true.

He is not a guy who will perform in the spotlight and when the chips are down. In Portland he had none of that and with the Spurs he was fine until it was time to perform and he did not. A good player but not a champion it's that simple. Most guys are not and it has nothing to do with him, it's the way it is.

he played great until the Spurs were down in the series, then turned to poo.. did not demonstrate will to climb uphill

There will be offseason moves I can assure you the Spurs aren't going anywhere

disagree. Spurs are done. Duncan, Parker, Gino.. all bad now. Too much to replace, and with Aldridge not being a guy who climbs hills, then this hill won't be climbed. Spurs over. Pop will retire.. a mediocre coach can't help them for the spot they will be in

What is pathetic? Sacrificing money for a slap on the back? Sucj a thing is quite expensive in the modern NBA.

disagree with this. why not really try to win it all? Do something exceptionally rare in life.

When u win a ring (assuming u r key guy) you do get paid. The financial opportunities that come with being a Finals MVP & NBA Champion are plentiful & far outweigh what u left on the table to pursue said ring/opportunities.

i agree. just dying with that grin on your face is enough, knowing that you tried everything to win.

[italianbandit]

Ratzz, nice call on Spurs collapsing.

[YouHave2outs]

with Aldridge in Portland... Blazers beat the Warriors

the underlining makes it pretty convincing though.

[Ratzz]

Ratzz, nice call on Spurs collapsing.

thank you bandit, i thought it would happen sooner..

i think they wasted so much gas on that home record..
which was incredible, but adds up to nothing

i was kinda hoping that ATL would at least win a game vs. Cavs.

i don't like sweeps either way