LaMarcus Aldridge

Basketball player, 5-time All-Star

LaMarcus Aldridge - Basketball player, 5-time All-Star
Born

July 19th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This basketball player played the majority of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Selected second overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, later traded to the Trail Blazers where he became a key figure. Achieved five NBA All-Star selections and was named to the All-NBA Team multiple times. Won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2007. Helped the Spurs reach the NBA playoffs several times, contributing to their success in the league.

Selected as a 5-time NBA All-Star

Won NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2007

Played for Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs

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