LaMarcus Aldridge

LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge is an American Basketball player. He was born on July 19, 1985, in Dallas, Texas. LaMarcus started his professional basketball career in 2006 when Chicago Bulls selected him in the NBA draft. Later, he was traded to Portland Trail Blazers. He spent nine seasons with the team and was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 2015.

After spending six years with the Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge started playing for the Brooklyn Nets in March 2021. Unfortunately, he had to announce his retirement after two weeks due to his uneven heartbeat. But after taking a medical treatment, he rejoined the Brooklyn Nets the following season. In his NBA career, he was chosen to five All-NBA teams and is a seven-time NBA All-Star.

LaMarcus Aldridge Education

LaMarcus Aldridge enrolled at Seagoville High School located in Dallas, Texas. He was selected as the Class 4A Player of the Year of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). He was regarded as the highest-ranked recruit by Rivals.com.

LaMarcus attended the University of Texas at Austin. Before admitting to College, he decided to enter the 2004 NBA draft but dropped the plan. Some reports claim that Shaquille O'Neal advised him to join College rather than start a professional basketball career directly after high school. He played with the Longhorns for two years, and in April 2006, he declared for the 2006 NBA draft.

NBA Journey

Portland Trail Blazers (2006-2015)

LaMarcus Aldridge was selected as the second overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 2006 NBA draft. The main motive for choosing him is to move his rights to the Portland Trail Blazers. LaMarcus suffered from a shoulder injury and missed seven games of the 2006-07 NBA season. He returned to the court after a short period to play in the place of his fellow teammate Brandon Roy who suffered from an injury.

LaMarcus averaged 8.4 points in his first 14 games. In February 2007, he suffered from a knee injury. On March 31, 2007, in a match against the Los Angeles Clippers, LaMarcus Aldridge was admitted to Providence Hospital due to irregular heartbeat and shortness of breath. He missed the remaining eight games after being diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.

In 2009, LaMarcus Aldridge signed a five-year extension worth over $65 million with the Portland Trail Blazers.

2011-12 season

In 2011-12, the Blazers started the season after Christmas Day, 2011, due to the lockout. The fans are excited to see the three players (LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy and Greg Oden) displayed in the "Rise With Us" promotional campaign. But the plans dropped as Roy and Oden suffered from Health Ailments. Due to this, LaMarcus played alone during this season and averaged 21.7 points, 2.4 assists and eight rebounds in 55 games.

In 2012, he was regarded as an All-Star for the second time in his career, and in 2014, he recorded five straight doubles-doubles from November 9 to 17.

LaMarcus was involved in an argument in a game against the Warriors on November 23, 2013, due to which he was fined $45,000 for intensifying the situation.

San Antonio Spurs (2015-2021)

On July 9, 2015, LaMarcus was traded to the San Antonio Spurs based on a four-year contract worth $80 million. He played his first championship for the Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording 11 points and five rebounds in a 112-106 loss.

On February 8, he was regarded as the Western Conference Player of the Week. He averaged 26 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in the matches played throughout the week.

On October 16, 2017, LaMarcus signed a three-year contract extension worth $72.3 million with the San Antonio Spurs with a guaranteed $7 million in the final year.

LaMarcus recorded a career-high 56 points in a 154-147 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was named as a Western Conference All-Star reserve on January 31, 2019. LaMarcus became the only player in the league to have 18,000 points and 7500 rebounds since the year he was drafted (2006).

LaMarcus collected 8,000 career rebounds in a game against the Golden State Warriors and became the first player in the NBA to score more than 18,000 points and 8,000 rebounds since 2006.

On June 8, 2020, the San Antonio Spurs declared that LaMarcus Aldridge had undergone an arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff debridement on his right shoulder, which he would miss the remaining matches of the 2019-20 season.

During the 2020-21 season, LaMarcus skipped eight games of San Antonio's final 11 games due to quadriceps and hip injuries. He did play three games, but LaMarcus and the Spurs collaboratively agreed that he would not return to the team.

Brooklyn Nets (2021-22)

LaMarcus Aldridge signed with the Brooklyn Nets on March 28, 2021. He played his first match for the Nets against the Charlotte Hornets and scored 11 points and nine rebounds in a 111-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

LaMarcus announced his retirement on April 15 due to an irregular heartbeat but re-signed with the Nets after getting medical clearance to return to basketball on September 3, 2021. He participated in the matches against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers, reaching 20,000 career points.

LaMarcus finally announced his retirement for the second time on March 31, 2023.

LaMarcus Aldridge Awards and Achievements

LaMarcus Aldridge Parents

LaMarcus was born on July 19, 1985, to Georgia Aldridge and Marvin Aldridge. His Father played basketball during high school. LaMarcus was not much connected with his Father during childhood. His family struggle to make ends meet every month. His Father was kicked off the house due to his drinking problems. He was raised by his mother, who always supported him in giving his best to basketball.

LaMarcus Aldridge's Net Worth

As per the latest reports, the net worth of LaMarcus Aldridge is estimated to be around $40 million. The Chicago Bulls selected him as the second overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft and traded his rights to the Portland Trail Blazers.

His earnings from his basketball career have contributed a significant proportion to his wealth. Along with his basketball earnings, LaMarcus also works as an endorsee for several brands in the United States, which has enabled him to gather vast sums of money.

LaMarcus Aldridge Girlfriend

In 2009, LaMarcus was in a relationship with Chelsy McDaniel. On April 23, 2009, the couple had their first son, Jaylen Lea Aldridge. Unfortunately, the couple could not make their relationship work and decided to end things. They ended relation because they were not mature.

LaMarcus Aldridge has second son (LaMarcus Aldridge Jr), who was born in 2011. But there is no information about his mother.

Chelsy McDaniel, LaMarcus’s ex-girlfriend, married Philip Pawelek (Oil Field Company worker), in 2015. The couple has two cute daughters. Chelsy keeps her life private and away from the reach of social media.

LaMarcus Aldridge Shoes

LaMarcus Aldridge generally prefers to wear Jordan Shoes. He worked as an endorsee for Jordan Brand. So, he has curated an impressive assortment of Jordan Shoes. He wore different shoe models from Jordan during basketball matches, and his preferred shoes are Air Jordan 35, Air Jordan 11 Retro, Air Jordan 36, and Air Jordan 33.