Any excitement Spurs fans had about the NBA’s potential return to action probably disappeared with the news that LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder.
The Spurs were a long shot to make the postseason even under ideal circumstances, so this loss will likely take them out of the running. This season San Antonio has gone 4-6 without their second leading scorer, with three of the wins coming in extremely close games. It’s hard to imagine a legitimate playoff push coming without Aldridge.
Alas, the Spurs will still have to participate when the season returns, so let’s take a look at what his absence means to them and how they can navigate this unfortunate situation in the best way possible.