LaMarcus Aldridge
PF, Texas · 2006 NBA Draft, 1st round, pick #2 (CHI)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 1076 games over 16 NBA seasons (~82% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #2 (#2 at his position), close to where he went (#2).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
20.9 years old on draft night (born 1985-07-19).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (246 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Texas.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 16 |
| Games | 1076 |
| Minutes / game | 33.7 |
| Points / game | 19.1 |
| Rebounds / game | 8.1 |
| Assists / game | 1.9 |
| Win Shares (career) | 115.6 |
| VORP | 33.4 |
| Box Plus/Minus | 1.7 |
The 2006 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2006 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 20 | 50.4% n=246 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 11", 234 lbs |
| Age on draft night | 20.9 |
| Born | Dallas, TX |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #2 overall (#2 PF) |
Picked around him 2006 redraft
| 1 | Andrea Bargnani | redraft #14 |
| 3 | Adam Morrison | redraft #47 |
| 4 | Tyrus Thomas | redraft #17 |
| 5 | Shelden Williams | redraft #22 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.