Video Game : 2nd tier superstar fantasy draft
LaMarcus Aldridge
One of the most exciting things about NBA 2K outside of the many online features, is the fantasy draft. In a fantasy draft, the best players in the league (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, CP3) are going to be taken right away. After them, there tends to be a lot of the younger stars that teams can build a team around (Damien Lillard, Paul George, Blake Griffin, etc.) are taken. For teams that are forced to draft a player between 11-20 have a more challenging decision to make. What's left are usually veteran players (such as Tim Duncan) or players that have not reached there potential and COULD become great. If you ever happen to be stuck in this scenario, one for sure player to consider is LaMarcus Aldridge. LaMarcus Aldridge is the best all around power forward in the game today. Sure , he won't dazzle you with any spectacular dunks or anything, but he will go toe to toe with the best.
This past season, LaMarcus Aldridge averaged 23.2 points and 11.1 rebounds. In the playoffs , LaMarcus went on a MONSTER run against the Rockets. Against Houston, Aldridge scored 46 points in Game 1, then scored 43 points in the next game. Needless to say, Aldridge averaged 26.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.
In my opinion, a lot of the time LaMarcus Aldridge is a steal. Aldridge is one player that you wouldn't have to worry when it pertains to production. Aldridge has both a low post game, and a midrange shot that is simply deadly. Aldridge can play in any style of offense because of his mobility. Last but not least , Aldridge plays something known as DEFENSE! In 2K , you usually have to either get a defensive minded big man, or a big man who could score, but lacks in other areas. Aldridge is as close as it gets to having both qualities in one player.
