LaMarcus Aldridge will be out tonight against the Warriors due to a minor heart arrhythmia.
LaMarcus Aldridge will be out for an indefinite period due to an occurrence of a minor heart arrhythmia. pic.twitter.com/s0D2Enc6RO
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 11, 2017
According to Spurs Nation, In 2007, Aldridge was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. That condition has connections dealing with the heart, that can cause dizziness and rapid heartbeat. In 2011, Aldridge suffered the same symptoms. He underwent other evaluations and procedure.
Aldridge is not having his best career this season with the Spurs. He is currently averaging 17.3 points, shooting 47.4 percent from the field, 42 percent from three, and averaging seven rebounds. With Aldrige out of the lineup, the Spurs will have to go to their bench for additional scoring.
The San Antonio Spurs have been dealing with injuries over the past couple of days. Kawhi Leonard will be out for the Warriors game tonight because of a concussion protocol. Kawhi Leonard was hit in the head on Thursday playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Additionally, Tony Parker is listed as questionable for today’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Parker has been dealing with back stiffness that kept him out of Thursday game against the Thunder.