1. Early Life and High School Career
LaMarcus Aldridge's early life in Dallas, Texas, laid the foundation for his basketball career, which blossomed during his high school years, earning him national recognition.
1.1. Early Life and Background
LaMarcus Nurae Aldridge was born on July 19, 1985. His parents divorced when he was in the fifth grade, and he was subsequently raised by his mother, who worked for an insurance company. Growing up in Dallas, he played basketball at local parks alongside his older brother, LaVontae. Despite his eventual success, Aldridge was initially perceived as "the tall kid who couldn't play." By the eighth grade, he stood at 79 in (201 cm), a height that caught the attention of Robert Allen, the head basketball coach at Seagoville High School, who recruited him due to his stature.
1.2. High School Career
Aldridge attended Seagoville High School, where he quickly became a dominant force. In his final year, the 2003-04 season, he averaged 28.9 points and 13.4 rebounds per game. His exceptional performance earned him several prestigious accolades, including being named a second-team Parade All-American and the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Class 4A Player of the Year. He was also selected for the McDonald's All-American Game in 2004, a showcase for the nation's top high school basketball players. Beyond his athletic achievements, Aldridge was academically strong, becoming a member of the National Honor Society. Recruitment website Rivals.com rated him as a five-star recruit, ranking him as the No. 4 best center and the No. 16 overall player in the nation in 2004.
2. College Career
Aldridge initially intended to forego college and enter the NBA directly from high school. However, he was influenced by personal advice from NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, who encouraged him to attend college first to evaluate his professional prospects. Consequently, Aldridge enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin.
In his freshman year (2004-05), Aldridge was immediately named a starter for the Longhorns. However, his season was limited to just 15 games due to a hip injury. He returned stronger in his sophomore year (2005-06), becoming a pivotal player for the team. He averaged 15.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, earning a selection to the Big 12 All-First Team. During the NCAA Tournament, Aldridge helped lead the Longhorns to the Elite Eight. After two seasons with the Longhorns, he announced his decision to leave college and declare for the 2006 NBA draft in April 2006.
3. Professional Career
LaMarcus Aldridge enjoyed a distinguished 16-season career in the NBA, primarily with the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs, before concluding his career with the Brooklyn Nets.
3.1. Portland Trail Blazers (2006-2015)
Aldridge's nearly decade-long tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers saw him evolve from a promising rookie into a franchise cornerstone and multiple-time All-Star.
3.1.1. Early Years and Development (2006-2009)
Aldridge was originally selected second overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. However, his draft rights were immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for their pick, Tyrus Thomas, and Viktor Khryapa. Aldridge's rookie season (2006-07) was initially delayed by off-season shoulder surgery, causing him to miss the first seven games. He returned ahead of schedule, partly due to an injury to fellow rookie teammate Brandon Roy, and made an immediate offensive impact, averaging 8.4 points on 54% shooting through his first 14 games. When starting center Joel Przybilla suffered a season-ending knee injury in February 2007, Aldridge took over the starting role, improving his performance to 14.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in March, placing him second in the Western Conference Rookie of the Month voting behind Roy. On March 31, 2007, Aldridge was hospitalized for shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome on April 9 and missed the remaining eight games of the season, finishing with 22 starts. Despite the health scare, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, tying for fifth place with Toronto Raptors player Jorge Garbajosa.
In his second season (2007-08), Aldridge elevated his play, achieving career highs in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals. He finished third in voting for the NBA Most Improved Player Award. He battled plantar fasciitis during this season, missing games from December 11 to 18, 2007, but continued to play effectively despite the lingering foot issue. The 2008-09 season saw Aldridge start inconsistently, struggling with increased defensive pressure, which he described as "the worst funk" of his life for the first 15 games. However, he gradually improved, developing his offensive game around his signature mid-range fadeaway shot. He concluded the season averaging 18.1 points and 7.5 rebounds, scoring over 20 points in half of the last 28 games and missing only one game for the entire season.
3.1.2. Rise to All-Star Status (2009-2012)
In October 2009, Aldridge signed a five-year, 65.00 M USD contract extension with the Trail Blazers. This period marked his emergence as a consistent scorer and rebounder. Early in the 2009-10 season, Greg Oden suffered a season-ending injury, leading to increased minutes and offensive opportunities for Aldridge, who maintained similar numbers to the previous season.
The 2010-11 season was a breakout year for Aldridge, as he further emerged as both a player and a leader, especially after Brandon Roy was sidelined with chronic knee problems in December 2010. Despite a strong campaign, he was controversially omitted from the Western Conference All-Star squad, a decision LeBron James called "the biggest snub in All-Star history." Nevertheless, Aldridge was named the NBA Player of the Week for January 17-23 and February 7-13. On February 7, 2011, he scored a career-high 42 points against the Chicago Bulls. On March 2, he became only the third Blazer, after Clyde Drexler and Kelvin Ransey, to receive the NBA Player of the Month award. He finished as the runner-up for the NBA Most Improved Player Award to Kevin Love and was voted to the All-NBA Third Team.
Before the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, Aldridge underwent another surgery to address complications related to his Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Despite the medical setback and the retirements of Roy and continued injuries to Oden, Aldridge stepped up to lead the team. He was named a reserve for the Western Conference All-Star team in 2012, marking his first All-Star selection.
3.1.3. Peak Performance and Franchise Leadership (2012-2015)
The 2012-13 season saw Aldridge continue to improve, recording a career-high eight assists in a November 12, 2012, loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He earned his second All-Star selection and averaged 21.1 points, a career-high 9.1 rebounds, and a career-high 2.6 assists in 37.7 minutes per game. Despite his strong individual performance, the Trail Blazers finished with a 33-49 record and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
The 2013-14 season was a career year for Aldridge. Despite trade rumors during the offseason, he expressed his desire to remain in Portland while also pushing for roster improvements. He started the season strong with five consecutive double-doubles from November 9 to 17. On November 23, 2013, he was involved in an altercation against the Golden State Warriors and was fined 45.00 K USD for escalating the incident. The same day, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career, amidst an 11-game win streak for the Blazers, during which he averaged 21.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks. On December 12, 2013, Aldridge scored 31 points and grabbed a career-high 25 rebounds in a 111-104 victory over the Houston Rockets, becoming the first player in Trail Blazers franchise history to achieve at least 30 points and 25 rebounds in a single game. On January 23, 2014, he recorded a career-high 44 points along with 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks in a 110-105 win against the Denver Nuggets.
The Blazers had a strong first half of the 2014 season, going 31-10 and consistently ranking near the top of the Western Conference. Aldridge, alongside teammate Damian Lillard, was voted in as a reserve for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, his third consecutive appearance. He finished fifth in the frontcourt fan voting with over 600,000 votes. Aldridge suffered a lower back contusion on March 12, 2014, against the San Antonio Spurs, missing seven games before returning to help the Blazers secure their 30th playoff berth and first since 2011.
In Game 1 of the opening round of the 2014 playoffs against the Houston Rockets, Aldridge delivered a new career playoff high and franchise playoff record of 46 points, along with 18 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks, leading to a 122-120 overtime victory. In Game 2, he tallied 43 points and eight rebounds, joining an elite group of players (Michael Jordan, Jerry West, Allen Iverson, and Tracy McGrady) to score 89 or more points in the first two games of a playoff series. Over the entire six-game series against Houston, Aldridge averaged 29.8 points and over 2.5 blocks per game, helping the Blazers advance to the second round for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. However, in the next series against the Spurs, Aldridge struggled, shooting only 41.7 percent from the field as the Blazers were defeated in five games. Despite the playoff exit, Aldridge's 2014 season was marked by three Western Conference Player of the Week awards and career highs in points per game, rebounds per game, free-throw percentage, defensive rebounds, and double-doubles.
During the 2014-15 season, on December 9, 2014, Aldridge surpassed Terry Porter to become second on the franchise's all-time scoring list with 11,333 career points in a game against the Detroit Pistons. After leading Portland with averages of 23.2 points and 10.2 rebounds through the first half of the season, he was initially ruled out for six to eight weeks on January 23, 2015, due to a torn radial collateral ligament in his left thumb. However, he opted against surgery and returned after missing just two games, scoring 26 points in a victory over the Washington Wizards on January 24. He was selected as a frontcourt reserve for his fourth consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance on January 29 and was later named a starter on February 14 by Western Conference All-Star head coach Steve Kerr, replacing the injured Anthony Davis. On March 20, 2015, Aldridge became the Trail Blazers' all-time leading rebounder by recording 10 rebounds against the Orlando Magic. The team's momentum stalled after shooting guard Wesley Matthews suffered a torn Achilles tendon on March 5, which Aldridge called "the heart and soul" of the team. The Blazers, who had started the season 30-11, finished 21-20 in their final 41 games. In the playoffs, the short-handed Blazers were eliminated by the Memphis Grizzlies in five games. Aldridge averaged a career-best 23.4 points per game, made a league-best 659 field goals, and was voted onto the All-NBA Second Team.
3.2. San Antonio Spurs (2015-2021)
Aldridge's six seasons with the San Antonio Spurs saw him continue his success as a primary offensive option and contribute to the team's consistent playoff runs.
3.2.1. Joining the Spurs and Immediate Impact (2015-2017)
On July 9, 2015, Aldridge signed a four-year, 80.00 M USD contract with the San Antonio Spurs. He was granted the number 12 jersey, which had been retired for Bruce Bowen, with Bowen's blessing. Aldridge made his Spurs debut on October 28, 2015, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording 11 points and 5 rebounds in a 112-106 loss. On November 11, he returned to Portland for the first time as a Spur, scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds in a 113-101 win over his former team. On February 1, 2016, he scored a season-high 28 points in a 107-92 win over the Orlando Magic, contributing to the Spurs' 35th consecutive home win. Two days later, he surpassed that mark with 36 points in a 110-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, making the Spurs 27-0 at home to start the season, a Western Conference record. On February 8, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week, averaging 26.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks while shooting .597 from the field. Aldridge dislocated his right pinkie finger on April 7, which affected his play through the end of the regular season and into the playoffs.
In the first round of the 2016 playoffs, the Spurs swept the Memphis Grizzlies. In Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Aldridge scored a game-high 38 points on 18-of-23 shooting in a 124-92 win. He then set a new playoff career high with 41 points in a Game 2 loss.
The 2016-17 season began with Aldridge recording 26 points and 14 rebounds in the Spurs' October 25, 2016, season opener, a 129-100 win over the Golden State Warriors. On December 25, he scored a season-high 33 points in a 119-110 win against the Chicago Bulls, marking his second-highest scoring output as a Spur. On March 11, 2017, he was sidelined indefinitely due to a minor heart arrhythmia. He was medically cleared to return on March 15 and, in his first game back, scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a 110-106 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. This performance allowed him to reach 1,000 points for a 10th consecutive season, a feat shared by only LeBron James and Dwyane Wade among active players at the time.
On May 11, 2017, Aldridge scored a season-high 34 points, along with 12 rebounds, in a 114-75 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series, eliminating the Rockets. This was the first time Aldridge advanced past the second round in his career, and he became the first Spur since Tim Duncan in 2008 to record 34 points and 12 rebounds in a playoff game. The Spurs ultimately lost to the Warriors in a four-game sweep in the Western Conference Finals, with Aldridge struggling in the final game, scoring only eight points.
3.2.2. All-Star Caliber Play and Milestones (2017-2019)
On October 16, 2017, Aldridge signed a three-year, 72.30 M USD contract extension with the Spurs. Two days later, in the season opener, he had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a 107-99 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He set a season-high with 32 points on November 14, 2017, in a 97-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks, then surpassed it with 33 points against the same team on November 27. Two days later, he scored a San Antonio career-high 41 points in a 104-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. On January 23, 2018, he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve, becoming the first Spurs player since Artis Gilmore in 1986 to make the All-Star team without playing his rookie season in San Antonio. Three days later, in a 97-78 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Aldridge grabbed his 7,000th career rebound, making him the only player in the NBA with 16,000-plus points and 7,000-plus rebounds since he entered the league in 2006. On March 17, 2018, he scored 39 points in a 117-101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. On March 21, 2018, in a 98-90 win over the Washington Wizards, Aldridge became the 27th player in league history with 900-plus blocks and 16,000-plus points, and the only player to achieve that feat since the start of his career in 2006. Two days later, he recorded a career-high 45 points in a 124-120 overtime win over the Utah Jazz, with his 28 points in the first half being the most by a Spur in a half since Manu Ginóbili in 2008. In Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Aldridge scored a game-high 34 points in a 116-101 loss. The Spurs ultimately lost the series in five games.
The 2018-19 season began with Aldridge recording 21 points and 19 rebounds in a 112-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 17. On October 22, he had 37 points and 10 rebounds in a 143-142 overtime win against the Los Angeles Lakers. On December 29, he scored 38 points in a 122-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. On January 10, 2019, Aldridge delivered a career-high 56 points in a 154-147 double-overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His 56 points marked the third-highest single-game scoring performance in Spurs franchise history, behind David Robinson's 71 points and George Gervin's 63 points. On January 31, 2019, he was again named a Western Conference All-Star reserve. On February 2, he reached 18,000 career points and 7,500 rebounds in a 113-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming the only player in the league to achieve these milestones since his draft year in 2006. On March 24, he contributed 48 points and 13 rebounds in a 115-98 win over the Boston Celtics.
3.2.3. Later Seasons and Departure (2019-2021)
In the 2019-20 season, Aldridge continued to reach career milestones. In a game against the Golden State Warriors, he collected his 8,000th career rebound, making him the first player in the NBA since 2006 to record 18,000 or more points and 8,000 or more rebounds. On November 7, 2019, he scored a season-high 39 points in a winning effort against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On June 8, 2020, the San Antonio Spurs announced that Aldridge had undergone an arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff debridement on his right shoulder on April 24, which would cause him to miss the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season.
During the 2020-21 season, Aldridge missed eight of San Antonio's final 11 games before the NBA All-Star break due to hip and quadriceps injuries. He played as a reserve in the three games he appeared in, marking the first time he came off the bench since his rookie year. Averaging 13.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game for the season, Aldridge and the Spurs mutually agreed that he would not return to the team after the All-Star break, granting him permission to seek opportunities with other teams. On March 25, 2021, Aldridge reached a contract buyout agreement with San Antonio, making him a free agent.
3.3. Brooklyn Nets (2021-2022)
Aldridge's brief but notable stints with the Brooklyn Nets were marked by significant health issues that ultimately led to two retirements.
3.3.1. Initial Stint and First Retirement
On March 28, 2021, Aldridge signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He debuted for the Nets on April 1, posting 11 points, nine rebounds, and a season-high six assists in a 111-89 win against the Charlotte Hornets. However, on April 15, Aldridge announced his retirement from professional basketball, citing health concerns stemming from an irregular heartbeat.
3.3.2. Return to Play and Second Retirement
After receiving medical clearance to return to playing professional basketball, Aldridge re-signed with the Nets on September 3, 2021, on a one-year, 2.60 M USD contract. On October 22, he scored a season-high 23 points in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. On October 29, in a 105-98 win over the Indiana Pacers, Aldridge scored 21 points, reaching the significant milestone of 20,000 career points, becoming the 48th player in NBA history to do so. On March 31, 2023, Aldridge announced his retirement for a second time, concluding his professional career.
4. Playing Style
LaMarcus Aldridge was renowned for his balanced game as a big man, combining power forward and center skills with impressive mobility for his 83 in (211 cm) height, 250 lb (113.4 kg) weight, and 89 in (225 cm) wingspan. His signature move was a highly effective mid-range fadeaway jump shot, which he could consistently execute. He was also adept at post-up plays and hook shots, allowing him to score efficiently from various spots on the court. Aldridge frequently utilized screen plays, excelling in pick-and-roll situations and converting alley-oops. He recorded a career-high 7 blocks in a game against the Denver Nuggets on December 28, 2010.
Early in his career, he was sometimes criticized for his relatively thin build, which occasionally led to lower rebound numbers for a player of his size, and for struggling with free throws in crucial late-game situations. However, he showed significant improvement in these areas, particularly in the 2013-14 season, when his average rebounds per game exceeded 10. Aldridge also demonstrated an ability to adapt his style, sometimes shifting to a more aggressive, inside-oriented approach when emotionally charged. For instance, in a November 23, 2013, game against the Golden State Warriors, after a teammate was ejected, Aldridge assertively demanded the ball in the low post, scoring 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the fourth quarter alone, finishing with 30 points and 21 rebounds for the game. This period also highlighted his improved leadership, as he effectively motivated his teammates in critical moments.
5. Career Statistics
This section provides a comprehensive overview of LaMarcus Aldridge's statistical achievements throughout his college and professional NBA career.
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
5.1. College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | Texas | 16 | 16 | 22.2 | .663 | .000 | .657 | 5.9 | .9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 9.9 |
| 2005-06 | Texas | 37 | 37 | 33.7 | .569 | .000 | .646 | 9.2 | .5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 15.0 |
| Career | 53 | 53 | 30.2 | .586 | .000 | .649 | 8.2 | .6 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 13.5 | |
5.2. NBA Statistics
5.2.1. Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Portland | 63 | 22 | 22.1 | .503 | .000 | .722 | 5.0 | .4 | .3 | 1.2 | 9.0 |
| 2007-08 | Portland | 76 | 76 | 34.9 | .484 | .143 | .762 | 7.6 | 1.6 | .7 | 1.2 | 17.8 |
| 2008-09 | Portland | 81 | 81 | 37.1 | .484 | .250 | .781 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 18.1 |
| 2009-10 | Portland | 78 | 78 | 37.5 | .495 | .313 | .757 | 8.0 | 2.1 | .9 | .6 | 17.9 |
| 2010-11 | Portland | 81 | 81 | 39.6 | .500 | .174 | .791 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 21.8 |
| 2011-12 | Portland | 55 | 55 | 36.3 | .512 | .182 | .814 | 8.0 | 2.4 | .9 | .8 | 21.7 |
| 2012-13 | Portland | 74 | 74 | 37.7 | .484 | .143 | .810 | 9.1 | 2.6 | .8 | 1.2 | 21.1 |
| 2013-14 | Portland | 69 | 69 | 36.2 | .458 | .200 | .822 | 11.1 | 2.6 | .9 | 1.0 | 23.2 |
| 2014-15 | Portland | 71 | 71 | 35.4 | .466 | .352 | .845 | 10.2 | 1.7 | .7 | 1.0 | 23.4 |
| 2015-16 | San Antonio | 74 | 74 | 30.6 | .513 | .000 | .858 | 8.5 | 1.5 | .5 | 1.1 | 18.0 |
| 2016-17 | San Antonio | 72 | 72 | 32.4 | .477 | .411 | .812 | 7.3 | 1.9 | .6 | 1.2 | 17.3 |
| 2017-18 | San Antonio | 75 | 75 | 33.5 | .510 | .293 | .837 | 8.5 | 2.0 | .6 | 1.2 | 23.1 |
| 2018-19 | San Antonio | 81 | 81 | 33.2 | .519 | .238 | .847 | 9.2 | 2.4 | .5 | 1.3 | 21.3 |
| 2019-20 | San Antonio | 53 | 53 | 33.1 | .493 | .389 | .827 | 7.4 | 2.4 | .7 | 1.6 | 18.9 |
| 2020-21 | San Antonio | 21 | 18 | 25.9 | .464 | .360 | .838 | 4.5 | 1.7 | .4 | .9 | 13.7 |
| Brooklyn | 5 | 5 | 26.0 | .521 | 0.800 | 1.000 | 4.8 | 2.6 | .6 | 2.2 | 12.8 | |
| 2021-22 | Brooklyn | 47 | 12 | 22.3 | 0.550 | .304 | .873 | 5.5 | .9 | .3 | 1.0 | 12.9 |
| Career | 1,076 | 997 | 33.7 | .493 | .320 | .813 | 8.1 | 1.9 | .7 | 1.1 | 19.1 | |
| All-Star | 7 | 1 | 11.7 | .368 | .800 | .000 | 2.9 | .6 | .1 | .4 | 4.6 | |
5.2.2. Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Portland | 6 | 6 | 39.5 | .490 | .250 | .700 | 7.5 | 1.3 | .5 | 1.7 | 19.5 |
| 2010 | Portland | 6 | 6 | 38.2 | .430 | .500 | .750 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 19.0 |
| 2011 | Portland | 6 | 6 | 43.0 | .461 | .000 | .792 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 20.8 |
| 2014 | Portland | 11 | 11 | 40.1 | .452 | .667 | .800 | 10.6 | 1.5 | .6 | 1.6 | 26.2 |
| 2015 | Portland | 5 | 5 | 41.6 | .330 | .273 | .889 | 11.2 | 1.8 | .4 | 2.4 | 21.8 |
| 2016 | San Antonio | 10 | 10 | 33.7 | 0.521 | 1.000 | .891 | 8.3 | 1.0 | .4 | 1.4 | 21.9 |
| 2017 | San Antonio | 16 | 16 | 33.6 | .458 | .143 | .764 | 7.4 | 1.5 | .6 | 1.0 | 16.5 |
| 2018 | San Antonio | 5 | 5 | 35.4 | .463 | .600 | 0.976 | 9.2 | 2.4 | .6 | .4 | 23.6 |
| 2019 | San Antonio | 7 | 7 | 34.9 | .455 | .273 | .818 | 9.6 | 2.7 | .7 | 1.0 | 20.0 |
| Career | 72 | 72 | 37.1 | .455 | .327 | .824 | 8.5 | 1.7 | .7 | 1.4 | 20.8 | |
6. Awards and Honors
LaMarcus Aldridge received numerous individual accolades throughout his college and professional basketball career.
- NBA
- NBA All-Star: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
- All-NBA Second Team: 2015, 2018
- All-NBA Third Team: 2011, 2014, 2016
- NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2007
- Western Conference Player of the Week:
- January 17-23, 2011
- February 7-13, 2011
- March 11-17, 2013
- November 18-24, 2013
- December 2-8, 2013
- December 9-15, 2013
- December 1-7, 2014
- December 15-21, 2014
- February 1-7, 2016
- March 19-25, 2018
- Western Conference Player of the Month: February 2011
- College
- NABC All-American Third Team (2006)
- Big-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2006)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2006)
- Big-12 All-Defensive Team (2006)
- Big-12 All-Tournament Team (2006)
- Parade All-American Second Team (2004)
- McDonald's All-American (2004)
7. Personal Life and Health
LaMarcus Aldridge has two sons, born in 2009 and 2011, respectively, from a previous relationship. His older brother, LaVontae, also played basketball at Howard College before a knee injury ended his career; LaVontae passed away in 2022 at the age of 42. Aldridge's cousin, Marlon Hairston, is a professional midfielder for Columbus Crew SC in Major League Soccer. Aldridge also has a shoe deal with Air Jordan.
A significant aspect of Aldridge's career and personal life has been his ongoing battle with a heart condition. In 2007, he was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a heart ailment that caused him to miss the remainder of the 2006-07 regular season for monitoring and correction. Prior to the 2011-12 season, he underwent another surgery to address complications associated with this condition. In March 2017, he was again sidelined due to a minor heart arrhythmia but was medically cleared to return to play shortly thereafter. However, in April 2021, while playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Aldridge announced his retirement due to an irregular heartbeat, stating he needed to prioritize his health and family. After receiving medical clearance, he made a brief return to the Nets for the 2021-22 season but ultimately announced his second and final retirement from professional basketball on March 31, 2023.
Outside of basketball, Aldridge made two cameo appearances on the television series Portlandia. He appeared in season 2, episode 8, attending the 10th anniversary of the bookstore Women and Women First with Penny Marshall, and in season 4, episode 7, titled "Trail Blazers".