It's the stuff NBA free agency is made of. And in this case, it may well be the next chapter in one team's bid to prolong a dynasty.
Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge declared his independence from the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, returning to his home state and just one hour south of his alma mater University of Texas at Austin.
Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski first reported a four-year maximum deal with the San Antonio Spurs, which Aldridge himself confirmed.
The contract assures that the Spurs will boast a one-two punch of Aldridge and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard for the foreseeable future. On Wednesday, Wojnarowski reported Leonard agreed to a five-year, maximum deal to remain with the club that acquired him on draft day in 2011.
The Spurs have been in the winning business for decades, particularly since Tim Duncan joined and eventually replaced center David Robinson as the face of the South Texas franchise. So it's only fitting that the championship window open a little wider as Duncan's career approaches its inevitable end.< ...
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San Antonio Spurs Embracing Change, Usher in New Era with LaMarcus Aldridge
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