LaMarcus Aldridge
In a bittersweet twist, LaMarcus Aldridge left NBA fans reeling when he hung up his jersey in April 2021, citing health as his top priority. His farewell match against the Los Angeles Lakers marked the end of a stellar career spanning 15 years. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, LaMarcus’s time in the NBA took him through the ranks of the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, and Brooklyn Nets.
Garnering seven All-Star nods and five All-NBA selections, he etched his name in basketball lore. With a robust average of 19.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, LaMarcus steered both the Spurs and Blazers through nine electrifying postseason campaigns.