Only a short while ago, Gregg Popovich and his misunderstood pupil LaMarcus Aldridge discussed his role with the team following the first trade request the coach had ever received. Since then, Aldridge has embraced the culture and style of this glorious franchise by buckling down as a defensive anchor and ingraining his elegant style of play with the ball movement and team-first mentality of San Antonio.
The marriage between Aldridge and the Spurs has paid of greatly as Aldridge has received his second consecutive invitation to the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.