LaMarcus Aldridge added to 20-player pool for Olympics hoops team

Good news for RIP City faithful this week as the Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been added to the 20-player pool for Olympic men's basketball consideration.

He will join the 18 others who have either played for the 2008 United States team or 2010 world championship squad.

NBA All-Stars Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwight Howard headline the "other 18"

We're hearing the "official" roster for the July 27-Aug. 12 Olympics in London England will be announced later this year.

Aldridge is averaging 22.8 points and 7.8 rebounds so far this year Trail Blazers.

This would be HUGE! Would be nice to see a solid big buy in there besides Dwight. And some PNW love to boot