A top-flight NBA power forward needs a rare combination of skill and talent. He must be big and strong, but also have quickness and finesse. LaMarcus Aldridge of the Portland Trailblazers combines these qualities, along with something more. He understands the game as well as many league scouts and coaches. And as all of those scouts and coaches will tell you, that's what separates the good 4’s from the great ones. Is LaMarcus headed for greatness? Fans in Rip City believe he is the right man in the right place at the right time. The smart money—and LaMarcus—says they are right, too.

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