However, according to Aldridge, his efforts were rebuffed by then-general manager Neil Olshey. That was despite Lillard requesting that an effort be made to bring Aldridge back to Portland.

Former Portland Trail Blazers All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge said during an interview for a Damian Lillard podcast series that he tried several times to return to Rip City after leaving as a free agent in ...

In a recent episode of Inside the Bucks’ The Damian Lillard Story, Lillard opened up about his time with former Portland Trail Blazers teammate LaMarcus Aldridg ...

Apparently, the Blazers' GM at the time, Neil Olshey, wouldn't let him come back. While playing on the Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge tried to return to Portland "two or three times" after Dame asked ...

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