LaMarcus Aldridge is easily having his best season for the San Antonio Spurs, as evidenced by his current averages of 22.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. However, it is no secret that he's had his great share of frustrations with the team.

From being the focal point of his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, Aldridge had a rough time being as effective as he was in his first two seasons in San Antonio, where the ball was constantly moving and his scoring opportunities weren't handed on a silver platter. Although he posted 17.6 points and 7.9 boards per game during that span, he was clearly not living up to the hype.

With the Spurs pretty much the most successful NBA franchise in the last two decades (18 consecutive 50-win seasons and four championships), and being arguably one of the most well-ran organizations in the league, from the front office to the hardwood, fans saw Aldridge's struggles as him being a player not needed in the Spurs' well-oiled machine.

Aldridge himself probably agreed, as head coach Gregg Poppovich told reporters that the dynamic power forward, at one point, wanted out:

This is not say that LaMarcus Aldridge is a prima donna, but if a star in his prime is building up frustrations, leave it to Gregg Popovich to be able to talk him out of certain mindsets. It's also big of the Spurs coach to admit that he played a part in not correctly utilizing his talented big man — even overcoaching him at times.

The agreement came just in time, as the Spurs are in need of a reliable option with their other star, Kawhi Leonard, still trying to fully regain his form following a foot injury that has caused him to miss more games than earlier expected.

The Spurs are 28-14 on the season and they currently sit third in the Western Conference standings.