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Is there any possibility of acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by StacyMcGrady3, Dec 29, 2009.

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Is there any possibility of acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge?

I really like this guy's game and feel he will blend perfectly with this group of guys. I have been watching a lot of Portland games as of late (most fun team to watch after my Rockets) and I really like his skillset. He can knock down shots up to 16-17 feet and has a variety of moves. A lock for scoring 18 and 10 on any given night and can drop the big numbers if need be. Happens to be playing behind one of the best players in Roy.

I know the Portland GM is under pressure to make a move or take a risk for the well-being of the team. Not to mention the fact that Aldridge just signed a closetomax contract recently. This might help match the salaries with T-Mac and Scola. I am willing to part with Scola if it gives us a shot at acquiring a premier power forward who is destined for the all star game for years to come.

Thoughts?

#1 StacyMcGrady3, Dec 29, 2009

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First question, are you a longhorn?

#2 Big MAK, Dec 29, 2009
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StacyMcGrady3 said:

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Carl Landry

#3 Dave_78, Dec 29, 2009
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Not likely. With all the injury to the good players, they need him more than ever.

#4 jsonic6, Dec 29, 2009
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Overrated and overpaid.

no possibility.

#5 redao, Dec 29, 2009
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Big MAK said:

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I second that

#6 Egghead, Dec 29, 2009
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So they have pressure to make a move. And will do a salary dump type lateral move?

#7 Shroopy2, Dec 29, 2009

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I don't think they would risk trading Larmarcus he's still young and an up and coming star.

#8 RocketMania1991, Dec 29, 2009
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They just signed him to a long term deal why would they up and trade him?

It is pretty clear that Portland is building that team around Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge.

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Carl Landry is undersized dude. I love him game to death and I would never part ways with him unless it was for a bonafide star (i.e. Roy).

I would totally do T-Mac + Scola for Aldridge. Yeah he's injury prone somewhat but he's a big man and a legit 6'11'' forward who can do so much on the court from passing, rebounds, blocks and points much less.

BTW I am not a Longhorn. I am a proud UH Alum

#10 StacyMcGrady3, Dec 29, 2009
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StacyMcGrady3 said:

Carl Landry is undersized dude. I love him game to death and I would never part ways with him unless it was for a bonafide star (i.e. Roy).

I would totally do T-Mac + Scola for Aldridge. Yeah he's injury prone somewhat but he's a big man and a legit 6'11'' forward who can do so much on the court from passing, rebounds, blocks and points much less.

BTW I am not a Longhorn. I am a proud UH Alum
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And Portland wouldn't do that.

Carly Landry is undersized but yet he still gets the job done time after time.

Charles Barkley was also undersized. I know Landry is no Charles Barkley but if he's getting the job done it's time to stop talking about him being undersized.

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And Portland wouldn't do that.

Carly Landry is undersized but yet he still gets the job done time after time.

Charles Barkley was also undersized. I know Landry is no Charles Barkley but if he's getting the job done it's time to stop talking about him being undersized.
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I think there's a hot chance the Trailblazer won't to give up there last good big with tons of potential for an expiring contract and a downgrade at PF.

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NO!!!

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StacyMcGrady3 said:

Is there any possibility of acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge?

I really like this guy's game and feel he will blend perfectly with this group of guys. I have been watching a lot of Portland games as of late (most fun team to watch after my Rockets) and I really like his skillset. He can knock down shots up to 16-17 feet and has a variety of moves. A lock for scoring 18 and 10 on any given night and can drop the big numbers if need be. Happens to be playing behind one of the best players in Roy.

I know the Portland GM is under pressure to make a move or take a risk for the well-being of the team. Not to mention the fact that Aldridge just signed a closetomax contract recently. This might help match the salaries with T-Mac and Scola. I am willing to part with Scola if it gives us a shot at acquiring a premier power forward who is destined for the all star game for years to come.

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You make too much stupid threads. Don't make a thread each time you think of something, please. Especially not in these times.
This is like your 2nd thread in 5hours.

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Why would we need Aldridge when our PFs are set. Aldridge is good because the pressure is off him due to having a superstar on his team like Brandon Roy. If Brandon Roy isn't on his side, he would be struggling too.

What the Rockets need is a swingman that can create his own shot and everyone else shots.

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Doubt it. With Greg Oden's future in question, they really have no one else down low.

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StacyMcGrady3 said:

Carl Landry is undersized dude. I love him game to death and I would never part ways with him unless it was for a bonafide star (i.e. Roy).

I would totally do T-Mac + Scola for Aldridge. Yeah he's injury prone somewhat but he's a big man and a legit 6'11'' forward who can do so much on the court from passing, rebounds, blocks and points much less.

BTW I am not a Longhorn. I am a proud UH Alum
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No homo

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Nope. Nada. Zilch. Zero.

And I'm a Longhorn!

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His deficiencies don't warrant the contract or lost assets. We already have a handful of PF's that aren't great defensive rebounders. Aldridge would fit in well with Yao on offense because of his range but its not worth dealing all our cheap pieces for him. Not now.

#20 Ziggy, Dec 29, 2009

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