CNN uses LaMarcus Aldridge photo during Lamar Odom coverage, internet responds

The Spurs biggest offseason addition was All-Star big man LaMarcus Aldridge, and the Pelicans biggest addition was Alonzo Gee. “Like I said, being in New Orleans, competing against them, just knowing what the organization was about and what these guys can bring, I just wanted to be a part of it”.

Another Spur, 38-year old guard Manu Ginobili, also made his preseason debut with 10 points and he even threw a pass only “Manu” would throw, as he connected on a pass with Aldridge through the legs of a defender.

Despite the notable reload up and down the roster, Spurs point guard Tony Parker brushed off the idea of additional pressure being on the team this season compared to other campaigns. He opted for the latter, signing a veteran’s minimum deal with the Spurs that will pay him $1.49 million in all by season’s end. The Spurs had already listed their prized free-agent acquisition as doubtful for Wednesday’s contest, and it’s best to err on the side of caution since the 2015-16 season hasn’t begun. I know a lot of fans haven’t been able to see the team in preseason yet so let’s jump right into a few highlights from the game. Chances are, he won’t be expected to extend that streak.

Feb 3, 2014; New Orleans, LA, US; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) and San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) battle for a rebound during the first quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena.

Popovich was asked what role he thinks Ginobili will play this season. To put his longevity in that job in perspective, consider that there have been 216 coaching changes – more than seven per team, on average – in the National Basketball Association since he took over on the San Antonio bench.

Since AD is too athletic for Duncan, and too long for Leonard, he led the Pelicans to two easy victories against the Spurs early in the year. Out of San Antonio’s final 18 regular-season games, eight are against Oklahoma City, Golden State and Memphis.