The former Spurs big man has keep the door cracked to pursue coaching Jeff Garcia of KENS5 recently reported that although LaMarcus Aldridge has spoken out against becoming a coach, he hasn’t closed the door on player development, specifically regarding the development of Victor Wembanyama.
In a recent podcast interview, Lillard looks back on what might have been in Rip City. Damian Lillard talked to the Club 520 Podcast earlier this week (available via YouTube), and revisited his years in Portland with LaMarcus Aldridge.
All that is remaining is an NBA ring and Damian Lillard believes he would have won one by now had it been star center, LaMarcus Aldridge stayed with the Portland Trail Blazers beyond 2015.
When Damian Lillard officially requested to be traded by the Portland Trail Blazers, it didn’t come as a shock. For years, the veteran had spoken about wanting to compete for championships.
Damian Lillard firmly believes he'd be a champion already had things turned out differently during his stint with the Trail Blazers. According to Lillard, the departure of his teammate and co-star LaMarcus Aldridge in 2015 robbed him of his best chance to win the Finals.
LaMarcus Aldridge may have never won an NBA Championship, but he's arguably one of the most skilled big men ever. A 7x NBA All-Star, Aldridge is no slouch when it comes to having moves in the most.
After helping the Spurs win a championship in 2014, and being named the Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard was crowned as the future of the franchise and nobody thought he'd ever leave.
Whenever an NBA player decides it is time to walk away from the game they love, it is a tough pill for that player and fans alike to swallow. For some, this could mean the end of the road as far as their playing days are concerned while others continue to play overseas or in another exhibition league like the Big 3.
One former San Antonio Spurs star is interested in pulling a Tim Duncan.
LaMarcus Aldridge called time on his NBA career in 2022. The veteran forward played for three teams during his career, including the San Antonio Spurs.
Seven-time All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge made a final decision as to his playing future in the NBA.
A former NBA All-Star has officially announced his retirement.
It seems like eons ago that Aldridge was among the best players in the NBA during his time with the Trail Blazers and Spurs.
Following Danilo Gallinari‘s ACL tear and Robert Williams‘ knee surgery, it remains to be seen whether the Celtics will look to fortify their frontcourt with a free agent addition.
The Celtics have shown an interest in LaMarcus Aldridge earlier this summer. LaMarcus Aldridge is a former All-Star power forward that is currently a free agent.
It is likely that free agent big man LaMarcus Aldridge will retire rather than signing another contract, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and Howard Beck said in a podcast (hat tip to Hoops Hype).
View the original article to see embedded media. As the NBA offseason chugs along towards training camps, which are set to begin near the end of September league-wide, teams are filling out the back ends of their rosters.
Last week, LaMarcus Aldridge returned to the Brooklyn Nets after an irregular heartbeat forced him to retire last season. Five months after being sidelined, Aldridge received medical clearance to resume his career.
Aldridge is a seven-time All-Star, with his most recent appearance coming in 2019. He could be a nice addition to Brooklyn’s frontcourt if he remains healthy.
Veteran big man LaMarcus Aldridge, who announced his retirement in the spring due to a heart-related health scare, is seriously contemplating the possibility of returning to the NBA, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links).
He wishes his relationship with Damian Lillard was better.
After a 15-year career, LaMarcus Aldridge retired from the NBA on Thursday due to issues with an irregular heartbeat. The veteran big man announced his decision to call it a career via Twitter.
LaMarcus Aldridge suddenly announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday after playing with an irregular heartbeat that forced him to call it a career.
Some Portland fans turned on Aldridge when he left the team in 2015 to sign with the Spurs, but Lillard says that shouldn't overshadow his impressive play.
On Saturday's game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, Aldridge said he had an irregular heartbeat, which only worsened after the game.
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