Aldridge left the University of Texas early and became the second pick overall by the Blazers. Leaving early has paid off and for both Aldridge and the organzation as he is fast becoming one of the better scorers in the box down low in the entire league. He is part of a talented nucleus of Blazers players along with Brandon Roy.
Name: LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge
Born: July 19, 1985 in Dallas, TX
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Jersey Number: 12
Position: Power Forward/Center
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 245 lbs.
Nicknames: LA, L-Train
High School: Seagoville in Dallas, TX
College: University of Texas at Austin
Drafted: 2006; 1st round, 2nd pick by the Portland Trail Blazers
Teams Played For In Career:
- Portland Trail Blazers (2006-Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:
NBA All-Rookie Team
- 2006-07 All-Rookie First Team
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