Twitter reacts to LaMarcus Aldridge’s decision to skip Phoenix and head to San Antonio

The news of the day may just be the news that underscores the Suns’ summer in 2015: LaMarcus Aldridge spurns Phoenix in favor of San Antonio. Though many may have predicted Aldridge’s decision to join the Spurs as a likely outcome, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t sting any less that the Suns have fallen short in their bid to lock up perhaps the most coveted free agent of the offseason.

Below we take a look at some of the reaction on Twitter following Aldridge’s choice to skip the Valley and head for more familiar pastures in Texas.

I'm happy to say I'm going home to Texas and will be a Spur!! I'm excited to join the team and be close to my family and friends.

— Lamarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) July 4, 2015

Now Tim Duncan will have to sacrifice 75% of salary he still deserves so Spurs can give LaMarcus max, keep team intact. Listening, Kobe?

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 5, 2015

Suns, by all accounts, made a really strong impression on LMA and gave themselves a real shot. Tough blow for them.

— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) July 4, 2015

Fab news 4 @spurs @aldridge_12 makes Spurs best in west-Tim Duncan must be excited! Bet even POP jumped with joy. http://t.co/DX8S7BPM0I

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 4, 2015

For those inquiring about the future of the #LMA banner…Our city has one of the best recycling programs in the country.

— Greg Stanton (@MayorStanton) July 4, 2015

Aldridge just had to ruin my 4th 😑

— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) July 4, 2015

Honestly there is nothing in free agency the Suns can do now to make them a playoff team so go with what you have and develop young guys

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 4, 2015

Welcome to @aldridge_12 ! So happy he's going to be a Spur !!

— Tony Parker (@tonyparker) July 4, 2015

Sad about @aldridge_12 decision, but sends a signal @Suns moving in right direction in regards to being on free agents radar @SiriusXMNBA

— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) July 4, 2015