Happy birthday to LaMarcus Aldridge

Raise a glass to the man who carried the San Antonio Spurs into the playoffs last season on his broad shoulders. While many players spend their evening with festivities out on the town, my bet is LMA is having a nice, quiet celebration with his family.

But if you do see LaMarcus Aldridge out on the town, wish him the best.

And for now, enjoy some highlights:

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