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L-Train at SF?


The possible Millsap signing brings up the possibility of a minutes crunch and a possible loss of PT for Joel unless KP thinks that Aldridge can play 12-16 mpg at the SF spot.


Before anyone starts to flame on this post, consider for a moment that there are a bunch of SF/PF types playing the SF position now and most are the Blazers' main rivals:

Nuggets-Carmelo

Lakers-Artest/Odom

Magic- Lewis

Jazz-Kirilenko

Aldridge would match up quite well against any of these guys and could be an interesting matchup for LeBron if the Cavs meet the Blazers in the Finals.

Also, many fans are upset with L-Train's up and down rebounding numbers and his propensity for the outside jumper.

IIRC, the Spurs won a championship playing a front line of Robinson/Rose/Duncan and Robinson/Purdue/Duncan. Granted, that version of the Spurs was not exciting to watch, but they were very effective. Could the Blazers be looking to duplicate the Spurs' formula for success?