The statements for which Trail Blazers fans are castigating departed free agent LaMarcus Aldridge were made at the behest of the organization.
A source familiar with last summer's discussions between former Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldrdige and his team has told Blazer's Edge that Aldridge's comments to The Oregonian were not his idea, but came at the behest of General Manager Neil Olshey.
The comments in question were made in an interview published July 8th, 2014. In the article Aldridge was quoted, saying:
"I'm happy to stay, happy to be here, happy with the direction the team has gone the last year or two.