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NBA: Re-Drafting The Top 10 Picks Of The 2006 NBA Draft

By James Polazzon

Dec 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) makes a move against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) makes a move against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 25, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

LaMarcus Aldridge . 1. player. 81. Career Stats: 19.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG and 1.0 BPG. Original Pick. Andrea Bargnani

LaMarcus Aldridge originally went second overall in the 2006 NBA Draft, behind only Andrea Bargnani. It is now more than clear that Aldridge should’ve been the one taken first overall.

With five All-Star appearances and four All-NBA (one Second, three Third) nods, Aldridge has built quite the impressive resume over the past ten seasons. He has more All-Star appearances and more All-NBA selections than anyone else in this draft class and averaged more than 21 points for five consecutive seasons before signing with the San Antonio Spurs in the hopes of winning his first NBA championship.

Whilst his scoring average dipped ever so slightly, he made up for it by posting career-highs in field goal percentage (51.3%) and free throw percentage (85.8%).

Aldridge has been one of the most complete power forwards the NBA has seen over the past decade so it is impossible to deny him No. 1 in this re-draft of the 2006 draft class.

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