Spurs Ex LaMarcus Aldridge Retires; Hall of Fame Bound?

LaMarcus Aldridge played six seasons with the San Antonio Spurs from 2015-21.

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A former member of the San Antonio Spurs is calling it a career.

LaMarcus Aldridge announced on social media that he if officially retiring from the NBA.

"In the words of TB12 [Tom Brady], you only get one big, emotional retirement… so, on that note…I’m thankful for all the memories, family and friends I made throughout my career. It was one hell of a ride and I enjoyed every min! 12," Aldridge tweeted.

The Spurs made one of the biggest free agency signings in franchise history when they signed four-time All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge in July 2015. 

But after six seasons in San Antonio, Aldridge's career with the team came to an end when the two sides mutually agreed to part ways in 2021.

Aldridge, 37, played 47 games for the Brooklyn Nets last season where he averaged a respectable 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and one block per game.

Aldridge was named to three All-Star teams during his time with the Spurs. He averaged a career-best 19.5 points while he was with the team, adding eight rebounds, two assists, and 1.3 blocks per game.

With seven All-Star appearances and five All-NBA honors, Aldridge is considered to be one of the best power forwards of his generation, but as a member of the tier below Tim Duncan among others, his Hall-of-Fame candidacy is plausible, but not a slam dunk.

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