Matt Calkins of The Columbian has posted some quotes from Miami Heat All-Star forward LeBron James discussing Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge at Thursday morning's shootaround. ------------------------ "I just congratulated him and told him it was well deserved and well overdue. I've always felt like he's been an All-Star, it's just tough in the Western Conference with the all the forwards. I've always thought he's been an All-Star for the past few years, and I was glad he got his first experience of being an All-Star." ... "I just think he's a great talent. His ability to post up, ability to shoot. Anyone that you have to plan for —anyone who can attract a double team. He has fun playing the game as well. It's great to see that." Do you think you will guard Aldridge tonight? I mean, I have to. I've guarded everyone in this league, probably. I might have to guard him a little bit." ------------------------ -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter