LaMarcus Aldridge Retirement: Is LaMarcus Aldridge retired?

LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge was born on July 19, 1985, and is an American former professional basketball player.

Aldridge attended Seagoville High School, where he became a second-team Parade All-American and Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Class 4A Player of the Year.

Aldridge attended the University of Texas at Austin. He declared for the 2004 NBA draft but ultimately withdrew his name. Aldridge’s initial decision to attend college rather than enter the pro ranks directly from high school was influenced by Shaquille O’Neal’s advice that he should go to college and then evaluate his NBA prospects.

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He played college basketball for two seasons with the Texas Longhorns. Aldridge was selected second overall in the 2006 NBA draft.

After spending nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs in 2015.

In March 2021, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets after the Spurs bought out his contract. He retired after two weeks due to an irregular heartbeat but returned to the Nets the following season after receiving medical clearance.

Widely known for his signature fadeaway jump shot, Aldridge has been selected to five All-NBA teams and is a seven-time NBA All-Star.