It's the stuff NBA free agency is made of. And in this case, it may well be the next chapter in one team's bid to prolong a dynasty.
Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge declared his independence from the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, returning to his home state and just one hour south of his alma mater University of Texas at Austin.
Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski first reported a four-year maximum deal with the San Antonio Spurs, which Aldridge himself subsequently confirmed.
I'm happy to say I'm going home to Texas and will be a Spur!