When Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard were both down and out, this led to LaMarcus Aldridge taking on a larger role for the San Antonio Spurs. He played second fiddle in his first two seasons for the Silver and Black, never fitting in and, because of it, voicing his displeasure in the offseason.
Things changed in the 2017-18 season, with Aldridge arguably playing better than he did in the previous two seasons. His numbers have approached the Portland Trail Blazer levels, along with taking on a leadership role.
In a piece by ESPN’s Michael C.