Aldridge could make the Spurs better than ever before

 

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock these past couple of days, or you just don’t follow sports, then you should be well aware that LaMarcus Aldridge will play for the San Antonio Spurs next season, and about three more after that. On July 4, Aldridge and the Spurs agreed to a 4 year, $80 million dollar deal. Aldridge of course was the number one target this free agency season, and is one of the leagues best forwards. Aldridge met with around seven different teams since July 1st, and after a couple of days, and two meetings with Gregg Popovich, and the Spurs organization, the 29 year old decided to join the Spurs. It’s a move that makes so much sense not only for Aldridge, but for the Spurs organization as well. Aldridge of course was born, and raised in Texas, now gets to play for a Texas team, and along side the greatest power forward of all time, in Tim Duncan. Again, the move makes so much sense to me. Aldridge being a 4x NBA All Star, teaming up with a 15x NBA All Star, and a 5x NBA Champion in Duncan, and it’s a move that should scare every team in the NBA.

It kind of reminds me of when David Robinson was edging into his retirement, and the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan in 1997. Back then, Duncan was the young buck, and was learning from Robinson. Robinson couldn’t have passed off the torch to anyone better, and Duncan seems to be doing the same with Aldridge. I expect this season to be Duncans’ last, and wouldn’t it be great if he could go out on top, as Robinson did in 2003. When looking at the team they have right now, the Spurs can definitely do it. Looking at their starting lineup, I just wanna crown them the champs right now. Tony Parker running Point guard, with Danny Green back for 4 more years at the Shooting guard position, and of course, you have the defensive player of the year in Kawhi Leonard at Small Forward for five more years. The most impressive however, has to be the duo of LaMarcus Aldridge and Tim Duncan at the four and five spots. Again, it reminds me so much of when Duncan teamed up with David Robinson for the end of Robinson’s career. Of course Duncan and Robinson won two championships out of their five years together, which is very impressive. Although Aldridge and Duncan won’t be together for five years, they could definitely leave some damage for a season or two. By joining the Spurs, Aldridge has a great chance at his first championship, and the league knows it. By adding Aldridge, the Spurs become an easy favorite to win it all this season, right next to teams like the Cavaliers, and Warriors. I completely think the Spurs could win it all this season, as long as they can stay healthy throughout the course.

When many think of the Spurs post Duncan era, they think of a playoff team, with no real possible championship contention. That’s not the case anymore. By signing Danny Green, and Kawhi Leonard to multi year deals, they’ve allowed themselves to become championship contenders for 3 to 5 more years, and by adding LaMarcus Aldridge to the mix, they become a 5 to 10 year championship contender. That would be like 35 years of championship contention if you add all of Robinson’s years with Duncan’s years, with Leonard and Aldridge’s years. It amazes me how great the Spurs organization is by being able to bring in new pieces every year, and being able to re-sign so many players every year, they allow themselves to be championship contenders year after year. No question the best franchise in sports over the past 20 years.

By adding the formula of great players, with a great coaching system, and great organization, the San Antonio Spurs have set themselves up for many more years of success. I wouldn’t be shocked if they won it all this season, next season, and even the one after that. I think by putting Aldridge in a Spurs uniform, the Spurs chances of a championship are greater than ever. Watch out other teams, because the San Antonio Spurs are better than ever, and that’s saying quite a lot.

A.B

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