The NBA offseason is coming to a close and anticipation around Rip City has never been so intense. The team took a huge leap forward last year and now it's time to become contenders. Pieces have been brought in to compliment the current group. Andre Miller and Juwan Howard are fresh faces with tons of NBA experience.
Brandon Roy is getting plenty of recognition and just recently signed a max contract extension. Greg Oden seems fresh and poised to step up. Even role players like Rudy Fernandez and Nicolas Batum shined in Euro basketball this summer.
But what about LaMarcus Aldridge?
Much of the talk this offseason has been about everyone but Aldridge. Except of course when it comes to his frustration with his contract negotiations.
The last couple of days I've heard this question po ...
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Watching the Paint Dry: Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge Finally Ready for Breakout
Posted: 30th September 2009 by Busta Bucket in NBAComments Off on Watching the Paint Dry: Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge Finally Ready for Breakout