LaMarcus Aldridge told Yahoo! that while he grew “frustrated” with the Blazers’ direction last year, he never demanded a trade. Portland had the worst depth in the NBA last year, but the moves they made—acquiring Robin Lopez, Dorell Wright and Mo Williams, drafting CJ McCollum—have satisfied Aldridge:
Blazers @aldridge_12 tells Yahoo Sports he was extremely frustrated with last season but not to the point where he asked for a trade.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) August 31, 2013
"I wasnt ready to make a move yet. I was just frustrated in the moment. I haven't given Neil (Olshey) a chance yet," @aldridge_12 told Yahoo
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) August 31, 2013
More @aldridge_12 :"I did the whole rebuilding thing. I want to win. I told him let's get better this summer. I think (Olshey's) done that."
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) September 1, 2013
More @aldridge_12 :"I was a little disappointed(at season's end).Probably a little overly emotional about it.But everything is looking good"
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) September 1, 2013
