1. 05-13-16 01:08 PM #1
    Ratzz
    Ratzz's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-07-10
    Posts: 8,965
    Betpoints: 0

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

    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
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-13-16 05:46 PM #2
    IBetYou
    IBetYou's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-03-15
    Posts: 7,850
    Betpoints: 16166

    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 05-13-16 05:51 PM #3
    BigOrange
    BigOrange's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 08-13-09
    Posts: 6,702
    Betpoints: 5441

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

    It's pathetic.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 05-13-16 06:01 PM #4
    thebestthereis
    thebestthereis's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 03-01-09
    Posts: 11,459
    Betpoints: 8056

    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 05-13-16 06:07 PM #5
    Git Lo
    Git Lo's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 02-20-11
    Posts: 3,712
    Betpoints: 13401

    You fell for the trap. No need to get personal ~
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 05-13-16 06:34 PM #6
    Itsamazing777
    Not interested....
    Itsamazing777's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 11-14-12
    Posts: 11,182
    Betpoints: 1724

    There will be offseason moves I can assure you the Spurs aren't going anywhere
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 05-13-16 07:37 PM #7
    JayDr3am
    Handi
    JayDr3am's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 05-06-14
    Posts: 18,259
    Betpoints: 8206

    hell no
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 05-14-16 04:00 AM #8
    IBetYou
    IBetYou's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-03-15
    Posts: 7,850
    Betpoints: 16166

    Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 05-14-16 06:00 AM #9
    upscope
    upscope's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 04-26-11
    Posts: 2,837
    Betpoints: 6685

    Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 05-14-16 11:13 AM #10
    Ratzz
    Ratzz's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-07-10
    Posts: 8,965
    Betpoints: 0

    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by thebestthereis View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by Itsamazing777 View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by IBetYou View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by upscope View Post
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 05-14-16 03:10 PM #11
    italianbandit
    italianbandit's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 05-17-11
    Posts: 2,622
    Betpoints: 2767

    Ratzz, nice call on Spurs collapsing.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 05-14-16 04:43 PM #12
    YouHave2outs
    YouHave2outs's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-02-11
    Posts: 4,448
    Betpoints: 198

    Quote Originally Posted by Ratzz View Post
    with Aldridge in Portland... Blazers beat the Warriors
    the underlining makes it pretty convincing though.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 05-14-16 09:29 PM #13
    Ratzz
    Ratzz's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-07-10
    Posts: 8,965
    Betpoints: 0

    Quote Originally Posted by italianbandit View Post
    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
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Top
« Previous Thread | NBA Basketball Betting | Next Thread »