144 Quotes by LaMarcus Aldridge

I go back and watch films with Coach. He shows me spots when I can disappear, as far as not wanting the ball or not being aggressive or being too passive. If I'm not wanting the ball, I'm not being aggressive. I'm just out there for no reason.

He emphasized how much fun he had in college, how much he would have missed out on. He made the statement that you have time to develop in college. So have fun and take your time.

We can mix it up. We've got some inside guys and some shooters, but you know we're always gonna rebound. That's what we do.

His reach is so long that he gets his jump hook over people. He has a high release on his jump hook or he just goes around you.

I think that was the best decision I could have made. I have all the time in the world to develop.

Last year I wasn't sure if or when to shoot the ball. I don't think people would recognize me from last year to this year.

Lately coach has been telling me to be more aggressive and want the ball more. He tells me that he can't just tell the guys that. I have to do it with my body language. I was trying to be active today and keep moving, looking for the ball.

I watch film with Coach, and he shows me spots when I do disappear as far as not wanting the ball, not being aggressive and being too passive. They're right. If I'm not wanting the ball and not being aggressive, I am disappearing, and I'm just out there for no reason.

Overall, this team has gotten a lot better. Everybody has worked really hard. If some guys go down, we know that others will step up. All of our guys can play offense and defense.