Damian Lillard Says Portland Should Retire LaMarcus Aldridge’s Number

It was announced earlier today that newly-acquired Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge was surprisingly retiring due to a scary heart issue.

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LaMarcus Aldridge announces that he is retiring from the NBA.

(via @aldridge_12) pic.twitter.com/vKpl0aRtdr

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 15, 2021

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After the news, longtime Portland teammate and friend Damian Lillard declared that he thinks LaMarcus should have his number up in the rafters in Portland.

https://twitter.com/2Cool2BIog/status/1382768938333917192

“It’s time for the Blazers to retire #12,” Lillard said on “Jalen & Jacoby” upon hearing the news that Aldridge had retired. “He had an amazing career in a Trail Blazers uniform.”

LaMarcus Aldridge played the first nine years of his career in a Portland uniform, before leaving for San Antonio. During his time as a Blazer, Aldridge put up some of the best stats in their franchises’ history.

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LaMarcus Aldridge Appreciation Post

7 x NBA All-Star
5 x All-NBA
Blazers all-time rebound leader
LeBron & Melo are the only active players with more 2-PT field goals pic.twitter.com/PxTdlANkoi

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 15, 2021

LaMarcus Aldridge certainly has a case for his number to be retired. I would think that Damian Lillard’s endorsement goes a long way, as well.

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