LaMarcus Aldridge, popularly known by his nickname “L-A” is an American professional basketball player.
He plays in the NBA as a power forward for the San Antonio Spurs.
Among the many names that add to the twists, turns, and suspense in the game of basketball, Aldridge stands out.
His countenance and incredible skills are one that speaks of his great basketball wits and prowess.
This article on LaMarcus Aldridge’s net worth, biography facts, childhood, and personal life presents a notable account from his early life to date.
Other highlights include his NBA/Basketball career, achievements and awards, famous quotes, plus other on-screen and off-screen facts about his life.
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LaMarcus Aldridge Biography Facts & Profile
Full Name: | LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge |
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Nickname: | L-A |
Birthday: | July 19, 1985 (age 39 years) |
Place of Birth: | Dallas, Texas, United States of America |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 6 feet 11 inches |
Shoe Size: | 17 |
Weight: | 240 Ibs (109 kg) |
Education: | Seagoville High School, University of Texas, Austin |
Parents: | Marvin Aldridge (father), Georgia Aldridge(mother) |
Children: | Jaylen Lea Aldridge, LaMarcus Aldridge Sr. |
Net Worth: | $40 million |
Occupation: | Basketball Player |
Current Team: | San Antonio Spurs |
Playing Career: | 2006–present |
Zodiac Sign: | Cancer |
LaMarcus Aldridge Childhood & Early Life
Born to Marvin and Georgia Aldridge on July 19, 1985, LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge grew up as a football fan.
He was an avid fan of super bowl contender, the Cowboys.
He inherited his affinity for basketball from his father who was a high school basketball hoops as well as his elder brother LaVontae.
Aldridge joined his first basketball league in his 4th grade.
His father had drinking problems, which led to him being kicked out of their home by his mother.
Aldridge was taught the fundamentals of basketball by his elder brother, LaVontae.
LaMacus Aldridge Basketball Career
High School Basketball
Aldridge was a second-team Parade All-American in high school, Seagoville High School.
He was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated as the No. 4 and No.16 player in America in 2004.
College Basketball
Aldridge attended the University of Texas.
He declared for the 2004 NBA draft but withdrew a decision said to be influenced by Shaquille O’Neal’s personal advice that he should go to college and then evaluate his NBA hopes.
Aldridge finally declared for the 2006 NBA draft in April 2006 in his second year in college.
In college, Aldridge was the 2006 Big-12 Defensive Player of the Year and was named to the 2006 Big-12 All-Defensive Team.
Professional/NBA Career
Portland Trail Blazers (2006–2015)
Aldridge was the second overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 2006 NBA draft.
He was then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Aldridge’s NBA debut was delayed with seven games of the 2006–2007 NBA season due to an off-season shoulder injury.
Aldridge was named to the 2007 NBA All-Rookie first team.
He improved his play in his second season with increased points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals stats.
He finished third in the NBA Most Improved Player Award voting.
Aldridge missed only one game in the 2008–2009 season, the first time he almost played a full season.
Aldridge signed a five-year contract extension worth $65 million with the Portland Trail Blazers in October of the 2009–2010 season.
Aldridge became the third Portland Blazers player to secure a Player of the Month honor in the 2010–2011 season.
At the end of the regular season campaign, Aldridge was the third runner-up for the Most Improved Player Award and was voted to the All-NBA Third Team.
In the 2011–2012 season, Aldridge was named as a reserve on the Western Conference All-Star team.
He secured his second All-Star honor in the 2012–2013 campaign.
In the 2013 offseason, a rumor emerged about Aldridge leaving Portland.
He, however, expressed his desire to stay with the Portland Blazers.
Aldridge was involved in an argument after Warriors center Andrew Bogut became entangled with Joel Freeland.
He was fined $45,000 for escalating the incident on November 25.
Aldridge received the Western Conference Player of the Month honor for the fourth time in his career.
Aldridge earned his third consecutive All-Star appearance in the 2014 All-Star Game.
Aldridge also secured three Western Conference Player of the Week awards in 2014.
After earning his fourth consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance as a frontcourt reserve, he was named as a starter in the Western Conference All-Star team.
Aldridge was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
San Antonio Spurs (2015–present)
Aldridge signed a four-year $80 million contract on July 9, 2015.
He debuted for the Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In February, he was named to the Western Conference Player of the Week.
In March of the 2016-2017 season, Aldridge was out of action indefinitely as a result of an occurrence of a minor heart arrhythmia but was cleared to play on the 15th of the month.
He agreed to a three-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs in October.
In January 2018, the named to the Western Conference All-Star as a reserve.
He also secured the 7000th rebound of his career, making him the first NBA player with 16,000 plus points and 7000-plus rebounds since he began his professional career.
He also became the 27th player in the history of the NBA to record 900-plus blocks and 16,000-plus points in his career.
He achieved the feat in a game against the Washington Wizards on March 21.
On February 2 of the 2018–2019 season, Aldridge reached his 18,000 points career points and thus, became the only NBA player since 2006 to record 18,000 points with 7,500 rebounds.
LaMarcus Aldridge Achievements, Awards & Career Highlights
- 7-times NBA All-Star (2012–2016, 2018, 2019)
- 2-times All-NBA Second Team (2015, 2018)
- 3-times All-NBA Third Team (2011, 2014, 2016)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007)
- Third-team All-American – NABC (2006)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2006)
- Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2006)
- Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2006)
- Second-team Parade All-American (2004)
- McDonald’s All-American (2004)
LaMarcus Aldridge Net Worth & Salary
As of 2021, LaMarcus Aldridge’s net worth is an estimated $40 million.
He’ll earn $26 million and $24 million for the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons respectively.
According to SportsKeeda, Aldridge is the second-best paid San Antonio Spurs’ player.
LaMarcus Aldridge Personal Life
Aldridge, with his ex-partner, had their first son Jaylen Lea Aldridge on April 23, 2009.
His second son was given birth to in 2011.
Aldridge was once diagnosed with a heart ailment, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which caused him to miss most of the 2006–2007 season.
He had surgery to correct complications from the ailment in the 2010–2011 season.
Aldridge appeared in the second season of the sketch comedy series Portlandia.
LaMarcus Aldridge Famous Quotes
“I feel like half the battle is not giving up and staying positive. If you don’t have anyone in your corner or in your ear, being positive helps you believe that you can get through it.”
— LaMarcus Aldridge
“I move very well. Being able to go at different types of players, that’s where I have an advantage.”
— LaMarcus Aldridge
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