LaMarcus Aldridge
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LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge was born on July 19, 1985, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Seagoville High School, where he emerged as a standout basketball player. During his high school career, he was named the TABC Class 4A Player of the Year and earned a spot on the second-team Parade All-American list.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 19 Jul, 1985
- Age
- 34 yrs
- Occupations
- Basketball player
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Dallas
- Education
- Seagoville High School
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American basketball player
- Net Worth 2021
- 40 million
College Career at the University of Texas
Following high school, Aldridge enrolled at the University of Texas. He played two seasons for the Texas Longhorns and distinguished himself as a skilled forward and center. After a strong sophomore season, he declared for the 2006 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
NBA Draft and Early Professional Career
In the 2006 NBA Draft, LaMarcus Aldridge was selected second overall by the Chicago Bulls. However, his draft rights were immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Shortly after joining Portland, he underwent shoulder surgery and missed the first seven games of the season.
During the 2007 season, Aldridge dealt with plantar fasciitis, which caused him to miss several games in December. Despite these setbacks, he improved significantly in the following seasons. In the 2008–2009 season, he averaged 18.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, asserting himself as a key player for the Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers: Rise to Prominence
In the 2009–2010 season, Aldridge signed a five-year, $65 million contract extension with the Trail Blazers. He continued to elevate his game year over year. In 2012, he recorded a career-high eight assists in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. By 2013, he became the first player in Portland Trail Blazers history to tally at least 30 points and 25 rebounds in a single game, further solidifying his All-Star status.
During the 2014–2015 season, Aldridge averaged 23.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. However, a torn radial collateral ligament in his left thumb led to him being sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks in early 2015. Despite the injury, he chose to delay surgery and continued playing through discomfort, displaying resilience and commitment to the team.
San Antonio Spurs and Continued Success
In 2015, LaMarcus Aldridge signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. He made his debut for the Spurs on October 28 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. One of his standout performances came against the New Orleans Pelicans, where he scored 36 points in a 110–97 victory. In the 2016–2017 season, he delivered a strong playoff performance by scoring 26 points in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
