LaMarcus Aldridge

LaMarcus Aldridge
Aldridge with the Brooklyn Nets in 2022
Personal information
Born (1985-07-19) July 19, 1985 (age 39)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolSeagoville (Dallas, Texas)
CollegeTexas (2004–2006)
NBA draft2006: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Playing career2006–2022
PositionPower forward / center
Number12, 21
Career history
20062015Portland Trail Blazers
20152021San Antonio Spurs
20212022Brooklyn Nets
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points20,558 (19.1 ppg)
Rebounds8,736 (8.1 rpg)
Assists2,076 (1.9 apg)
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Stats at Basketball Reference

LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge (born July 19, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for two seasons with the Texas Longhorns. Aldridge was selected second overall in the 2006 NBA draft. After spending nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs in 2015. In March 2021, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets after the Spurs bought out his contract. He retired after two weeks due to an irregular heartbeat, but returned to the Nets the following season after receiving medical clearance.

Widely known for his signature fadeaway jump shot,[1] Aldridge has been selected to five All-NBA teams and is a seven-time NBA All-Star.[2]

  1. ^ "LaMarcus Aldridge breaks down his fadeaway". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "LaMarcus Aldridge retires for 2nd time in career". NBA.com. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.