We all know there was turmoil between LaMarcus Aldridge and PATFO last summer, with Gregg Popovich disappointed in LMA’s performance in the playoffs, and Aldridge upset with his role and how he was being used. The Spurs reportedly tried to trade him to no avail, and in the end the two worked it out via a heart-to-heart talk. The results have spoken for themselves with Aldridge having a resurgent season on the court.
It turns out, that’s not the entire story. In a rare opening-up of sorts, Pop admitted Aldridge came to him requesting a trade, which is what triggered the heart-to-heart.