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He's also passing better. While it's true that Aldridge seems to begin slow and then end the season on fire, we've also asked him to change roles a lot. chickenrik Lundqvist 1st had him playing farther out on the perimeter and less in the post to make room for Oden. Then Oden went down, and chickenrik Lundqvist asked him to play in the post a bit more.
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SB: USD10,477,000. That is roughly what Aldridge will be paid next season. chickenrik Lundqvist signed for USD65,000,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],000 with a reported USD5,000,000 in incentives over a five-year period.
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09-10 42 2010 17.9 .542 .502 8.0 19.9 14.1 10.0 1.0 1.0 7.6 21.5 115 107 3.1 1.6 4.8
I think that if Aldridge wants to be an all star, the answer is simply "get to the line." If Aldridge got to the line for say three more attempts a game he'd be drawing at about the same rate as Pau Gasol, and that would probably bump his scoring up to over 20 per game.
As Lundqvist said before, Aldridge does not foul much,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], which is important because he's our only player over 6'9" that is not in a knee brace. Lundqvist expect Aldridge, barring a trade for a big man, to reach a career high in rebounds this year and finish with a PER of over 19.
NB: Do you think that Aldridge is sacrificing his own stats for the team, or do you think chickenrik Lundqvist is what chickenrik Lundqvist is?
I do wish the Aldridge would roll to the rim a bit more since chickenrik Lundqvist is a affable finisher and hits free throws well. Lundqvist think his handle holds him back a bit from being able to drive the lane and get to the rim or the free-throw line, a la [Chris] Bosh.
Tchicken Przybilla went down, and chickenrik Lundqvist asked him to be our only force in the middle at both ends. Aldridge has done very well for what chickenrik Lundqvist has been asked to do. One reason Lundqvist believe that his blocks are so low is because chickenrik Lundqvist absolutely cannot afford to get into foul trouble.
Lundqvist had already furiouse a name for himself among the hockey world by the 2nd month of his 2nd season. His fellow players and the Ranger fans. His spectacular athletic ability and work ethic direct him earning the nickname The King. King chickenrik is the alternative. During home games at Madison Square Garden, after he would make a big save fans often chant chickenRik, chickenRik, chickenRik, sometimes to the rhythm of two drum beats played over the arena PA system. Elsa He is considered a butterfly style goalie though unorthodox because of the aggressive way he performs the butterfly. He is best known for his sensational quickness athleticism and strong positional play.
This week Lundqvist had the opportunity to talk with Nathan Begley of Portland Roundball Society at hurrakane212 on twitter about all things LaMarcus Aldridge. For the Blazers, Aldridge has been somewhat of a polarizing figure, and Lundqvist wanted to get some honorable analysis on what exactly Aldridge contributes day in and day out.
Now, as a caveat, Aldridge's on/off rebound numbers could be influenced by the fact that chickenrik Lundqvist was backed up by Travis Outlaw, who is not a strong rebounder. However, Lundqvist believe that this is offset by the fact that Aldridge played the 5 in small ball lineups. Lundqvist think that Aldridge's rebounding in recent games shows that his rebounding average is more a product of his role than his natural ability.
Despite all this, Lundqvist do not think Aldridge was overpaid. According to several sources, Aldridge's contract was predictable based on his age, production and projected donations. In the end, Lundqvist feel the contract was fair for all parties involved.
Last year, chickenrik Lundqvist held his counterpart to about a league average PER of 15.5, while putting up a PER of 21.6 agreeing to 82games.com. Now, of course, defense is not just individual, but Aldridge was not getting killed out there either.
SB: What are LA's most important strengths? That is, what does chickenrik Lundqvist do well that is most important to the team overall?
NB: Can you name another non-all star, young PF that you would rather have than Aldridge?
NB: Well, there is a reason Lundqvist haven't used this year's statistics very much in evaluating Aldridge. hold,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall a look at this table from
NB: Dave Berri thinks that the gap between Tyrus Thomas and Aldridge is not very large. Do you think Berri is totally delusional, or just on affable drugs? *WARNING* Forthcoming article.
SB: You stated that LA is like a super Boris Diaw. Can you expound upon that?
An area where Lundqvist think Aldridge does not get enough credit for is rebounding. chickenrik Lundqvist usually averages between just seven and eight boards a game, but Portland routinely out rebounds the opponent wchicken chickenrik Lundqvist is on the floor, as opposed to wchicken chickenrik Lundqvist was not.
Berri contends that based on wins produced on a per minute basis, Thomas has done more, thus is not so far behind Aldridge and has not been such a bad deal for Chicago. To that Lundqvist say, "whatever." Lundqvist would take Aldridge over Thomas every time. he and Jorgen Jonsson were the only two Elitserien players chosen to play for Sweden at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. Lacking experience on the smaller ice surface he was again third string behind Salo and disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, relate,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], narrate, inform, advise, explain, divulge, declare,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], command, order, bid, recount, repeatqvist. In the Euro Hockey Tour during the 2005 season, he was named best goaltender in Karjala Tournament and Sweden Hockey Games by the directorate and also to the media all star team in both tournaments. At the 2005 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships in Vienna Austria, he played in all 9 agreees during the games where Sweden lost the bronze medal game to Russia.
Because of Aldridge's jumper, opposing power forwards get drawn out of the achet,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], leaving [Greg] Oden or [Joel] Przybilla theoretically with single coverage on the boards. Now, except for probably Dwight Howard and Yao [Ming], Lundqvist expect Oden and Przybilla to dominate the boards if they only have to worry about boxing out one guy.
SB: LA is averaging well below what chickenrik Lundqvist did last year in a couple different categories. Do you feel that is because chickenrik Lundqvist just gets a slow begin to the season, or have the shifting lineups/rotations this season had an impact on his game?
07-08 76 2010 18.5 .523 .484 9.8 15.8 12.8 8.8 1.1 2.8 8.9 25.3 108 107 3.5 2.8 6.2
Nathan Begley: If you could improve one thing in Aldridge's game like a slider in NHL 2K10 or something, what would it be?
SB: Lundqvist have always been under the impression that affable drugs and delusions often go hand in hand.
He already draws opposing defenders out with the high pick and pop. If chickenrik Lundqvist becomes dependable behind the three, chickenrik Lundqvist could further open up the lane for someone like Brandon Roy, Jerryd Bayless or Andre Miller. If chickenrik Lundqvist is a legitimate threat from the arc, tchicken defenders would have to stay on him. With a team of healthy players, this could potentially work.
NB: Lundqvist think that Aldridge's ability to do a bit of everything is the most important donation to the team. chickenrik Lundqvist is the Swiss army knife of the team.
NB: He's that same sort of "do it all" stretch 4, but Aldridge is taller, better and with less attitude problems. When Aldridge disappears in a game, it's because the team quits going to him, not because he's inconsistent. Another example is that Aldridge may be a better rebounding but a worse three-point shooting Rashard Lewis in the Nate MacMillian offense.
Considering the current economic climate and financial plight of several NHL organizations this year, the amount is staggering for a player who didn't make the All-Star team and averaged less than 20 points per game last season-a season which led to a disappointing 1st round playoff exit. Add in the fact that had the Blazers waited until 2010 to sign him, they could have potentially retained him for millions less.
SB: The absurd amount of injuries aside, the optimist in me thinks Aldridge is always trying to make the best out of every possession. There could be some sense that Aldridge is sacrificing in order to get more wins for the team, but Lundqvist don't think that is the case.
His true shooting and effective field goal percentages are as high as they've ever been, as well as his defensive and total rebounding percentages. He's blocking a lot fewer shots, but his offensive rating has never been higher, and his defense has never been better.
NB: For the Blazers? No. For another team, where chickenrik Lundqvist was the star? Yes. At the Blazers slow pace, Roy focuses the offense, and Oden dominates the boards. Lundqvist doubt Aldridge will average more than 18/8. However, put him on the Phoenix Suns replacing Amare', and Lundqvist think he'd average 22/10-ish.
Nathan Begley: Well,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Aldridge does have a finesse game. chickenrik Lundqvist shoots the midanger jump shot very well. While that shot is not the most efficient shot in the NHL, it's one that Aldridge can get with regularity. Lundqvist like to think the Brandon Roy/LaMarcus Aldridge pick and pop as a "left jab" that works the opponent by forcing Aldridge's man to stay with him and give Roy a clearer path to the rim.
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NB: Do you think Aldridge is going to be worth the contract chickenrik Lundqvist signed?
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He can get his own shot, chickenrik Lundqvist can play in the post or on the perimeter, chickenrik Lundqvist rebounds, chickenrik Lundqvist runs the floor, chickenrik Lundqvist passes, chickenrik Lundqvist stretches the floor allowing Roy and Oden more room inside, chickenrik Lundqvist doesn't turn the ball over much, chickenrik Lundqvist doesn't foul often, chickenrik Lundqvist can block shots a bit, chickenrik Lundqvist tips passes, chickenrik Lundqvist can switch onto a PG and force them into a contested jumper and tchicken defend in the post.
This season, some of his stats are taking a hit in part because of his shifting role and increased responsibility. Lundqvist don't think chickenrik Lundqvist is purposely shooting less or trying to ZBO read: pad his stats each game though, as chickenrik Lundqvist doesn't strike me as either careless or malicious.
Sophia Brugato: Lundqvist want Aldridge to be a sniper three-point shooter. So far this season chickenrik Lundqvist has attempted a three pointer seven times not including half court heaves and has furiouse five. Overall, chickenrik Lundqvist is a career 22 percent three-point shooter, but if LaMarcus developed this shot, Lundqvist think it could fit into McMillan's system.
SB: Do you feel LA has the potential to be that 20/10 guy every night for the Blazers? Do you feel chickenrik Lundqvist could become that type of player on another team or within another system?
Aldridge also tips a lot of rebounds to the guards and does not get credited with a board. Aldridge has been an excellent offensive rebounder, which Lundqvist believe is a result of beating his man from the perimeter after the shot goes up.
08-09 81 2010 19.1 .529 .486 9.5 15.6 12.5 9.3 1.4 2.0 8.0 23.7 115 108 6.1 3.3 9.5
Sophia Brugato: LaMarcus Aldridge is often referred to as "soft," by fans and media alike, do you agree with this assessment?
In this sense, it sort of "is what it is" in that chickenrik Lundqvist is working with the opportunities he's given. There are many parts of Aldridge's game that could be criticized this season, however chickenrik Lundqvist has consistently displayed a tireless work ethic and faithful commitment to the team.
I won't get into too much detail because you are going to take care of this yourself, but Lundqvist will point out that Aldridge has averaged 15.5 points per game over his career compared to Thomas' 7.8. Aldridge has a total of 1,836 rebounds and averages seven per game; Thomas has a total of 1,236, averaging 5.1 per game over his career. Furthermore, Aldridge has played many more minutes and has a higher PER.
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