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Re: Did the TrailBlazers made a mistake...again?
Oden + Aldridge >> Aldridge + Durant.
Dominant big men + great defense = titles.
Oden gives you both, Durant gives you neither.
Yes, LaMacus Aldridge is a budding star and a great player. He has excellent low post moves and a very sweet mid-range jumper. Oden is a better rebounder and a better, more intimidating interior defender. The two have very complimentary skills and will be an excellent offensive/defensive center/power forward when paired together. Oden is the type of dominant big man that comes along about once a decade. Durant will be a great scorer - the kind who comes along about once every draft or two. He might even win a win a scoring title or two, but likely never win a championship - unless he's paired with an Oden level big man or multiple great defenders.
BNM
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