LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Nurae Aldridgeis an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. The power forward played college basketball for two seasons at the University of Texas. Aldridge was selected second overall in the 2006 NBA draft. After spending nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, he signed with the Spurs in 2015. He has been selected to four All-NBA teams and is a five-time NBA All-Star...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth19 July 1985
CityDallas, TX
allowed beginning couple defense difference good great job kept last pounding
Our defense has done a great job the last couple of games. I think that has been a big difference from our play in the beginning of the season. That allowed us to go in and get some good buckets tonight, so we just kept pounding them in.
fight games importance showing team toughness
This team is showing a lot more toughness down the stretch. I don't want to say those other games weren't as important. But we know the importance of everything right now. We know we have to fight for everything we get.
chair percentage reason release using
When I first got here (to UT), my release was ugly. I think using the chair is one reason my free-throw percentage is getting better. I have better mechanics.
might momentum shift
We thought that might be a momentum shift for us.
bad normally season shots
Those were still the same shots I normally take, but my shot wasn't falling. But in no way was this a bad season for us.
couple missed wanting
We still missed a couple we should have had. It's just wanting to get rebounds. It's a mentality.
everyday gym track trained worked
We worked out everyday at SMU. We trained on the track in the morning, and then we worked in the gym at night.
gonna guys inside mix
We can mix it up. We've got some inside guys and some shooters, but you know we're always gonna rebound. That's what we do.
chance finish gets ncaa ourselves ready rolling trying
We're just trying to get ourselves back on track, so when this thing gets rolling to the NCAA Tournament, we'll have everything ready to go. If we finish strong, I think we still have a chance (at a No. 1 seed).
fun team hard-work
The best part about being a Blazer is the fans. The fans here are so loyal it feels like a college team with how close the fans and players are. They have such a great passion for the team that it makes it fun to be a part of and makes you want to work harder to make the team successful.
shots
Those are shots I can make. They just didn't fall.
basketball begin both came degree earning goals main next opportunity stage
When I came to Texas, my main two goals were to get started on earning my degree and to have the opportunity to play in the NBA. I've accomplished both of those and the opportunity is there for me right now to begin the next stage of my basketball career.
best seem whenever
Whenever we play any team, they always seem to play their best game. I wasn't surprised.
follow game gets movement pick pressure stand starts tend
We have to follow the game plan. The pressure starts to pick up when it gets late, and we tend to just stand around, so we have to have more movement and a better mind-set.