Despite LaMarcus Aldridge’s early struggles, Gregg Popovich said “he’s everything we anticipated.”

Aldridge is averaging just 14.8 points per game this season, down from 23.4 last season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

“It doesn’t really matter. It’s not about me,” Aldridge said. “It’s about the team, and the team’s been winning. So that’s all that matters, really.

The Spurs are still figuring out their offense but they're first in the NBA in defense.