Tim Duncan Ready to Help LaMarcus Aldridge

Tim Duncan Ready to Help LaMarcus Aldridge - New recruits San Antonio Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge, has declared in advance that he will not try to be like Tim Duncan. Both plays together, as a power forward who is also capable of playing as a center. Age-related, Aldridge was 9 years younger than Duncan. Of course, there will be pressure from outside, especially the fans, so Aldridge able to match or even surpass the record of success in Duncan for the Spurs.
Before being recruited Spurs, Aldridge was almost moved to the Phoenix Suns. Presumption arises if true Aldridge when it is joined to the Suns is that it will be the main attraction. He will be the greatest basketball player and influential, in the team of the star minimal. Spurs would be different in the situation. Aldridge will stand in line with other stars such as Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, to Kawhi Leonard.
"No, I do not worry about being in the shadow of Duncan, because I am not trying to be like him. I'm not going to replace his role. No one person can replace the role of Duncan," said Aldridge. "First, he started his career and will end his career at Spurs. While I do not. Therefore, there is no pressure for me to it. After all, my game is very different from them."
While Duncan himself, he saw that the arrival Aldridge would greatly strengthen the Spurs. And he praised his side's efforts in conducting transactions in trade yesterday. In addition to Aldridge, the Spurs also managed to bring David West of the Indiana Pacers. Duncan felt lucky Spurs made up of many players who are not selfish. And he felt, both Aldridge and West will easily fit into the Spurs game system that has been established for a long time. In that sense, the presence of two new players will not disrupt the pattern of the basic game the Spurs.
Then Duncan also viewed Aldridge not as a threat that would usurp its position as a major power forward. In fact, Duncan considered that the presence of significantly positive Aldridge because there is healthy competition in the team for the position of the core. "I'm not worried about him (Aldridge) will affect my game, and vice versa. So, I'll let him play with his style and I will try to adjust and help him. I will always encourage him to pull out his best performance."
Like a dream come true. In one interview last January Aldridge when it still existed as Portland Trail Blazers player, admitted amazed at the figure of Duncan, which he regards as his idol since adolescence. "I often watch it play out. So, it could be in the same field with him certainly feels very special. He is the best power forward of all time for me. I hope someday I can continue the success."
Really fit! Good luck for Aldridge and Duncan!