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[ESPN] Sources: Aldridge to start free agency with Lakers, Rockets

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  1. glimmertwins

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    I don't doubt that Aldridge is an elite mid range shooter but not knowing the true value of the shots he takes means it could be like being the King and absolute ruler of a small island with no inhabitants - doesn't mean a lot. I'm not saying that's LA, I'm just saying that we need to know what the magic number is that determines whether a shot is going to be a good one or a bad one in terms of how likely you are to make it and how much it's worth if you do make it.

    http://www.sbnation.com/2013/12/16/5215616/midrange-jumpers-shot-charts-wizards-bobcats-rockets
     
    #161 glimmertwins, Jun 30, 2015
  2. don grahamleone

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    I wonder if we'll have our LA correspondent this year? The Dwight entourage follower was awesome. His updates were as fun as watching a game.
     
    #162 don grahamleone, Jun 30, 2015
  3. J.R.

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    Yeah, that Arye kid is already stalking players.
     
    #163 J.R., Jun 30, 2015
  4. pippendagimp

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    read it the first time, just didn't believe it. nobody wants to go there as long as koby the b**** is running things
     
    #164 pippendagimp, Jun 30, 2015
  5. MrButtocks

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    So in two years, halfway through Aldridge's next contract, the Lakers can be as good as his current team is now? So amazing! Where does he sign?

    I don't even need to know how you're coming up with your rosy opinion of their future, since even best case scenario signing with the Lakers seems like a waste of two seasons.
     
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    If LA did get Aldridge, who says no to a Capela for Randle swap?

    I don't think Capela is more than a Sam Dalembert type impact at C, but I just don't see Randle being more than TJones, so I think I pass if I am the Rockets. Is that crazy?
     
    #166 Jpripper88, Jun 30, 2015
  7. mmottola26

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    What is wrong with Capela being a Sam Dalembert type of player?
     
    #167 mmottola26, Jun 30, 2015
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    Kobe won't be running things in 2016.
     
    #168 rezdawg, Jun 30, 2015
  9. pippendagimp

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    then how do they sign LMA this summer in your scenario?
     
    #169 pippendagimp, Jun 30, 2015
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    ???

    How is LMA + two max players, the same as his current situation?
     
    #170 rezdawg, Jun 30, 2015
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    dalambert was a lazy sack of **** and took games off while being over paid.
     
    #171 benchmoochie, Jun 30, 2015
  12. mmottola26

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    Ok, did not know that. I don't think Capela will turn into that. He looks like a player who wants to play.
     
    #172 mmottola26, Jun 30, 2015
  13. rezdawg

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    What do you mean? They have max money for LMA. Then, in 2016, 25 million comes off the books bc of Kobe...and the lakers, with the increase in salary cap, will have money for two max free agents.
     
    #173 rezdawg, Jun 30, 2015
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    LMA to HOU or SAS;)
     
    #174 mmottola26, Jun 30, 2015
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    What do you think we will have to give up to get LMA?
     
    #175 FTW Rockets FTW, Jun 30, 2015
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    i'm asking why/how you think the fakers are going to sign LMA next week over SAS/DAL/HOU/POR/TOR/ETC

    aside from the fact that he has zero chance of being a contender with them this season, keep this in mind: LMA and dwight (and josh) all go way back together from their HS days, especially from the 2004 mcdonald's all-star game. so without a doubt LMA has heard firsthand what a pain in the ass it is to be around koby for an entire season.
     
    #176 pippendagimp, Jun 30, 2015
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    Lakers future lineup:

    5 - DeMarcus Cousins
    4 -LaMarcus Aldridge
    3 - Kevin Durant
    2 - James Harden
    1 - Russell Westbrook

    :(
     
    #177 dc rock, Jun 30, 2015
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    All players want to get paid, then have a good life, and then win. Maybe his priority is to live in LA...

    Aldridge doesn't need a ring, he is not Lebron or Kobe.

    With a ring, he's just ok. Without a ring, he's just ok.

    Meh, who cares about LMA.
     
    #178 dmenacela, Jun 30, 2015
  19. J.R.

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    Looking at how Aldridge fits with his potential new teams

     
    #179 J.R., Jun 30, 2015
  20. YOLO

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    what does that have to do with anything? you have to be on their tier to need a ring or something. no
     
    #180 YOLO, Jun 30, 2015
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