The Portland Trail Blazers have just suffered a huge blow that could affect where they will finish in the Western Conference. The Blazers have lost their best inside presence in LaMarcus Aldridge for 6-8 weeks due to a torn ligament in his thumb. Alridge can arguably be called the best player on the Blazers.

LaMarcus Aldridge Needs Thumb Surgery, Will Miss 6-8 Weeks http://t.co/SKtchb8OQS pic.twitter.com/0qhiFe6nO7

— SLAM (@SLAMonline) January 23, 2015

Aldridge was averaging 23.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, prior to this thumb injury.

Get well soon, LaMarcus.

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