American · Dallas, Texas · Born 19 July 1985American professional basketball player and seven-time NBA All-Star known for his versatile power forward play and mid-range shooting ability.
LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge was born in Dallas, Texas in 1985. Chicago Bulls selected him second overall in the 2006 NBA Draft and immediately traded him to Portland — the deal that gave Chicago Luol Deng. His 15-season career produced 19.4 points and 8.2 rebounds per game along with six All-Star appearances. He was named All-NBA Second Team three times. He spent nine seasons as the Portland Trail Blazers' cornerstone — the most decorated individual career in franchise history since Clyde Drexler. He joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2015 and averaged 17+ points for five additional seasons under Gregg Popovich. He retired mid-season in April 2021 after discovering an irregular heartbeat — ending his career abruptly at 35. His combination of mid-range mastery, rebounding and interior scoring made him the prototype modern big man who could operate both in the post and from the elbows. He was the most productive power forward between Tim Duncan's peak and the rise of Kevin Durant as a power forward. His Portland legacy — nine seasons, All-Star appearances, franchise scoring records — is the defining individual career in Trail Blazers modern history.
Mid-range shooting, post moves, and consistent scoring as a power forward
How They Played
Mid-range specialist with excellent footwork and post-up skills
Lasting Impact
One of the best power forwards of the 2010s, known for clutch performances
Career Honours
- All-Star 6x
- All-NBA Second Team 3x
- NBA Comeback Player consideration
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | 2006–2015 | 648 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 2015–2021 | 360 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 2021–2022 | 47 |
American Athletes