I was not a fan of the LaMarcus Aldridge signing the summer it happened. I understood that Tim Duncan could not play forever, and the need for a big was apparent, but I thought Aldridge’s style of play was too far removed from a Spurs system that had morphed itself into a deadly, selfless, and most importantly, successful, motion offense.
Back when Aldridge was the number one option in Portland, the Blazers struggled to make the playoffs. It took drafting Damian Lillard before they were able to win a playoff round under Aldridge’s tenure. Once Lillard became more of a focal point on offense, Aldridge’s efficiency plummeted.