LaMarcus Aldridge Quotes

I'm pretty fast getting up and down the court, especially with Andre Miller.

I love basketball players for what they do for their size - so graceful.

I was never a great screen and roller, obviously.

I try to use my athleticism and my strength to be able to guard bigger guys, and being able to guard bigger guys is going to get me more minutes on the floor.

I have a pretty good idea of what makes NBA players great - especially at the different positions, and where the biggest problems lie that you have to address in defending those people.

I see myself as a pretty mobile big man.

How to you use your lower body is a big thing you got to be able to use in the NBA.

Footwork is one of the primary prerequisites to becoming a great player

I know that people know me for my dunks, but if you've seen me play you know that's just one part of my game.

I always felt defense was a big part of my game.

The value of a Bismack Biyombo is the speed and agility that he has at the center position.

Rondo is great with the steals, also on offense with the passing and court vision.

I like the uniqueness and creativity you can have on a basketball court; there's always a different way to score. Obviously, you have teammates, so it's easier to draw up plays, and tennis, you have your patterns and where you should hit based on percentage.

I think playing the 5 is an advantage for me. I'm much quicker than a lot of the other centers in our league.

A lot of people know me for my speed and my flexibility. I like to jump, but I'm not really the best jumper. I'm more of a spinner.

I think my one-on-one defense is pretty good.

I wasn't the most technical player. But I was fast, and if I push the ball past a player, I can get there. Everyone always made fun of me in a good way for that.

I can run up and down, shoot threes, or go inside. I can also get involved by setting screens and rebounding.

I don't really want to get too heavy, you know. I still want to be able to move in the paint.

Accelerating, dribbling, and creating opportunities are the DNA of my game.

I played basketball my whole life. It definitely helps. It translates to going up for rebounds and going up for balls in the end zone. Quick feet. It helps with getting in and out of your cuts. It definitely all translates to football.

I can shoot the 3. I can play off the catch. I get offensive rebounds. And I still have a lot of energy left to defend.

Basketball is not like football: It's not a car accident happening every play. Over the nine months, you can rest in practice and take off some minutes in games.

Since I've gotten stronger, I can hold a guy off and get a rebound.

Sproles has the quickest feet I've ever seen out of any player.