LaMarcus Aldridge

LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge (born July 19, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns before being selected second overall in the 2006 NBA draft. Aldridge spent nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers before signing with the San Antonio Spurs in 2015. In March 2021, he joined the Brooklyn Nets after being bought out by the Spurs. Aldridge retired after two weeks due to an irregular heartbeat but returned to the Nets the following season after receiving medical clearance. Known for his signature fadeaway jump shot, Aldridge was selected to five All-NBA teams and is a seven-time NBA All-Star. He attended Seagoville High School, where he garnered several accolades, including being named a second-team Parade All-American and Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Class 4A Player of the Year.