While stars such as Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan ushered in a new generation of all-around power forwards, LaMarcus Aldridge, who was both inside and outside, used his retro skills to make a name for himself.
LaMarcus Aldridge was andLeBron James,Carmelo AnthonyWaiting for the same level of stars, he originally wanted to participate in the draft as a high school student, but at that time Shaquille O'Neal suggested that he go to college to practice more and then evaluate whether he was enough to enter the NBA. Aldridge also laid the foundation for his current style of play in college: low-post singles ability. Excellent, excellent mid-range jumper, solid offensive skills at the basket and flexible feet.
Aldridge started for the Trail Blazers and Spurs. He was selected to the All-Star Game 7 times, the NBA Second Team of the Year 2 times, and the NBA Third Team of the Year 3 times. He is definitely the strongest retro mid-range textbook in the modern era.
1,A monster-level counterattack with a strong heart in 30 seconds, first tying the score with three points and then killing it in 1.5 seconds.
- Season: 2012-13
- Result: Trail Blazers 106-104 Mavericks (Mavericks)
- Stats: 29 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, FG 12-20
If you want to talk about the Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki's nemesis, LaMarcus Aldridge's buzzer beater for two consecutive seasons has been rewarded to them.
The 2012-13 season is the starting point of the era of the Blazers' five tiger generals, the future aceDamian LillardAfter joining the team, Nicolas Batum and Wesley Matthews gradually became popular. On the other hand, the Mavericks team, which won the championship in 2011, entered a period of reconstruction.
However, in this game, the Trail Blazers, including Lillard, Batum and Matthews, all had poor shooting percentages and had to rely on Aldridge to support themselves. The Mavericks led by 17 points in the first half, but the Trail Blazers caught up in the second half and fought back in the last 35 seconds. Trailing by 3 points, Batum soared first to tie the three-pointer, Nowitzki hit another three-pointer, and Aldridge hit another three-pointer to tie the game in the last 11 seconds. OJ Mayo The offensive foul left the Trail Blazers with 1.5 seconds left. The Trail Blazers directly gave the ball to Aldridge and hit a turn-over jumper. The Mavericks could only leave the game sadly.
It feels really uncomfortable to be beaten by my opponent using my best shooting method, but I still admire LaMarcus.
Dirk Nowitzki
2,It’s the calf! Another zero-second kill
- Season: 2011-12
- Result: Trail Blazers 99-97 Mavericks (Mavericks)
- Stats: 25 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists
In the 2010-11 season, the Trail Blazers have identified LaMarcus Aldridge, who averaged over 20 points per game, as their ace star. In 2011, they will build the team around him.
In this game, the Trail Blazers exploded 30-10 in the third quarter and entered the fourth quarter with an 8-point lead. However, Jason Terry scored two three-pointers and Shawn Marion scored to force an overtime. Both sides tried their best on the defensive end, and the offense was dominated by stars. Nowitzki and Aldridge both used their signature turn-over jumpers to grab points. The two sides tied 97-97 until the last 3.7 seconds. Nowitzki made a mistake, which gave the Trail Blazers the opportunity to attack. Opportunity, the ball was directly passed to Aldridge and he used his best mid-range to kill the Mavericks.
3.Smashing the Thunder's restricted area and scoring 56 points
- Season: 2018-19
- Result: Spurs 154-147 Thunder
- Stats: 56 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, FG 20-33, FT16-16
In the 2018-19 season, the Spurs' winning percentage was still less than 50% before December. However, they recorded 13 wins and 5 losses in December, and then faced the United States at home in early January. Russell Westbrook and Paul GeorgeLed by the Thunder, LaMarcus Aldridge seemed to be in killer mode. Facing Steve Adams, Aldridge was omnipotent from the beginning to asking for the ball, back-to-the-rim singles, mid-range, and pick-and-rolls.
However, the Thunder are not a fuel-saving lamp. Westbrook and George teamed up to fight the Spurs all the way to 2OT. They won a thrilling victory with free throws after Aldridge caused a foul in the last minute. In the second half and extra time, they scored a total of 42 points, almost single-handedly. Retreat powerful enemies.
4.Breaking through the sophomore wall and killing the Bucks with a powerful mid-range shot
- Season: 2007-08
- Result: Pioneers 103-101 Bucks
- Stats: 29 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, FG 14-20
In the 2007-08 season, the Trail Blazers were still led by the missed Brandon Roy, but LaMarcus Aldridge, who averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game in his rookie season, exploded, averaging 17.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game in this season. , known as one of the successors of the power forward generation.
In this battle, facing the Bucks led by revolver Michael Redd, Aldridge wreaked havoc around the penalty area, turning over jumpers, offensive rebounds, and forcing cuts. The Bucks couldn't stand it and scored a game-high 29 points. However, Redd scored 10 points in the last two minutes to help the Bucks tie the score. In the last 20 seconds, the Trail Blazers had the ball. Roy cut in to attract double teams and passed to Aldridge who was ambushing in the right corner. There was a sea of space. Of course, Aldridge would not let it go, creating the first buzzer beater of his career.
5.Scored 45 points on the best defensive player and added key points + rebounds
- Season: 2017-18
- Result: Spurs 124-120 Jazz
- Stats: 45 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, FG 19-28
Facing the rising new generation of defensive Lions Jazz, LaMarcus Aldridge scored 45 points on the head of two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. He used various classic turnaround jumpers, mid-range catch&shots and strong attacks in the penalty area. The iron-blooded defense brand is crumbling.
Although LaMarcus Aldridge's single in the last minute gave the Spurs the lead, 5 seconds before the endDonovan Mitchell A soaring three-pointer forced the game to extend. The two sides fought fiercely until the last two minutes. Aldridge gave Mitchell a trouble first, grabbed an offensive rebound that Rudy Gay missed in the last 30 seconds, and scored the winning point on Gobert. This was Aldridge's success on both offense and defense. A classic battle that dominates the battle.
He dominated the penalty area of both sides tonight, and scoring points in various singles was like teaching footwork and mid-range.
Donovan Mitchell
6.Akiji singles classroom starts! Destroy the Celtics restricted area as a demonstration
- Season: 2018-19
- Result: Spurs 115-96 Celtics
- Stats: 48 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, FG 20-31
The Celtics' short (up to 6-foot-10-inch Aron Baynes) and slow penalty area lineup is simply a delicious meat bag for LaMarcus Aldridge. No matter who the Celtics put in to match up, it has no effect, even if they don't score. It wasn't that he was guarded, it was just that Aldridge had a bad touch.
In the end, Aldridge scored 48 points with a shooting rate of over 60%. Even his teammates didn't feel very good.DeMar DeRozan With Patty Mills scoring more than double digits, the Spurs almost decided the outcome of this game in the first three quarters under Aldridge's fiery touch.
We lost tonight due to LaMarcus's all-powerful and powerful offense. No one can defend him in his condition today.
Kyrie Irving
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