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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox NBA biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
|name = Cole Aldrich ( cousin of Tuff Jones )
|name = Cole Aldrich
|image = Cole Aldrich.jpg
|image = Cole Aldrich.jpg
|caption = Cole Aldrich with the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] in February 2011
|caption = Cole Aldrich with the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] in 2011
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|position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
|height_ft = 6
|height_ft = 6
|height_in = 11
|height_in = 11
|weight_lb = 253
|weight_lb = 253
|league = [[Chinese Basketball Association]]
|team = Tianjin Gold Lions
|number = 45
|nationality = American
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|31}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|31}}
|birth_place = [[Burnsville, Minnesota]]
|birth_place = [[Burnsville, Minnesota]], U.S.
|highschool = [[Bloomington Jefferson High School|Bloomington Jefferson]]<br>([[Bloomington, Minnesota]])
|highschool = [[Bloomington Jefferson High School|Bloomington Jefferson]]<br>([[Bloomington, Minnesota]])
|college = [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]] (2007–2010)
|college = [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]] (2007–2010)
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|draft_team = [[New Orleans Hornets]]
|draft_team = [[New Orleans Hornets]]
|career_start = 2010
|career_start = 2010
|career_end = 2018
|career_number = 45, 31
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|career_position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
|years1 ={{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}} |team1 = [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]
|years1 ={{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}} |team1 = [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]
|years2 =2010–2011 |team2 = →[[Tulsa 66ers]]
|years2 =2010–2011 |team2 = →[[Tulsa 66ers]]
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|years6 ={{nbay|2015|full=y}} |team6 = [[Los Angeles Clippers]]
|years6 ={{nbay|2015|full=y}} |team6 = [[Los Angeles Clippers]]
|years7 ={{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2017|end}} |team7 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
|years7 ={{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2017|end}} |team7 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
|years8 =2018–present |team8 = [[Tianjin Gold Lions]]
|years8 =2018 |team8 = [[Tianjin Gold Lions]]
|highlights =
|highlights =
* [[List of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball champions|NCAA champion]] ([[2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2008]])
* [[List of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball champions|NCAA champion]] ([[2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2008]])
* Consensus second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2010]])
* Consensus second-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2010]])
* [[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] Defensive Player of the Year (2009)
* 2× [[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] Defensive Player of the Year (2009, 2010)
* First-team All-Big 12 (2009)
* 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2009, 2010)
* Big 12 All-Defensive team (2009)
* 2× Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2009, 2010)
* No. 45 jersey [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball#Retired jerseys|retired by the University of Kansas]]
* No. 45 jersey [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball#Retired jerseys|retired by Kansas Jayhawks]]
* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2007)
* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2007)
* [[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2007]])
* [[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2007]])
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| nba_profile = cole_aldrich
|stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
|stat1value = 1,050 (3.1 ppg)
|stat2label = [[Rebound (basketball)|Rebounds]]
|stat2value = 1,131 (3.3 rpg)
|stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
|stat3value = 183 (0.5 apg)
}}
}}
'''Cole David Aldrich''' (born October 31, 1988) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Tianjin Golden Lions]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]] (CBA). He previously played for the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], [[Houston Rockets]], [[Sacramento Kings]], [[New York Knicks]], [[Los Angeles Clippers]] and [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]. He played three seasons of [[college basketball]] for the [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|University of Kansas]] before being drafted by the [[New Orleans Hornets]] (now Pelicans) with the 11th overall pick in the [[2010 NBA draft]].
'''Cole David Aldrich''' (born October 31, 1988) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. He played in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA) for the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], [[Houston Rockets]], [[Sacramento Kings]], [[New York Knicks]], [[Los Angeles Clippers]] and [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]. Aldrich played three seasons of [[college basketball]] for the [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas Jayhawks]] before being drafted by the [[New Orleans Hornets]] with the 11th overall pick in the [[2010 NBA draft]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Cole David Aldrich was born on October 31, 1988, in [[Burnsville, Minnesota]]. He attended [[Bloomington Jefferson High School]] in [[Bloomington, Minnesota]]. As a senior, he was named state player of the year by the [[St. Paul Pioneer Press]] and [[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]].<ref name="cole aldrich">{{cite web|title=Online Home of Cole Aldrich|url=http://www.colealdrich.com/|accessdate=February 1, 2011}}</ref>
Aldrich was born on October 31, 1988, in [[Burnsville, Minnesota]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Cole Aldrich Isn't Wasting Time Giving Back |url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/community/cole-aldrich-isnt-wasting-time-giving-back |website=NBA |access-date=December 13, 2023 |date=September 7, 2016}}</ref> His father was a steel metal worker and his mother worked in an embroidery.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aldrich Brings Toughness, Dedication to Defensive End |url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/aldrich_100709.html |website=NBA |access-date=December 13, 2023 |date=July 9, 2010}}</ref> Aldrich attended [[Bloomington Jefferson High School]] in [[Bloomington, Minnesota]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Krawczynski |first1=Jon |title=Cole Aldrich, former Jayhawk: 'I've been a Timberwolves fan my whole life' |url=https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/college/2016/07/14/cole-aldrich-former-jayhawk-ive-been-timberwolves-fan-my-whole-life/16581021007/ |website=The Topeka Capital-Journal |access-date=December 13, 2023 |date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> As a senior, he was named state player of the year by the [[St. Paul Pioneer Press]] and [[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]].<ref name="cole aldrich">{{cite web|title=Online Home of Cole Aldrich|url=http://www.colealdrich.com/|access-date=February 1, 2011}}</ref>


Considered a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Aldrich was listed as the No. 6 center and the No. 30 player in the nation in 2007.<ref>[https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Cole-Aldrich-24966;_ylt=AkdSkuEICIyzsxxrxw5uz.hGPZB4 Cole Aldrich Recruiting Profile] Retrieved January 28, 2015.</ref>
Considered a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Aldrich was listed as the No. 6 center and the No. 30 player in the nation in 2007.<ref>[https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Cole-Aldrich-24966;_ylt=AkdSkuEICIyzsxxrxw5uz.hGPZB4 Cole Aldrich Recruiting Profile] Retrieved January 28, 2015.</ref>
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===Freshman season===
===Freshman season===
[[File:Cole Aldrich cropped.jpg|thumb|Cole Aldrich against Iowa State on January 24, 2009]]
[[File:Cole Aldrich cropped.jpg|thumb|Cole Aldrich against Iowa State on January 24, 2009]]
During the 2007–08 season at [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]], Aldrich's freshman season, his playing time was limited due to playing behind future [[NBA Draft|NBA draft]] picks [[Darrell Arthur]], [[Sasha Kaun]], and [[Darnell Jackson]]. He averaged three rebounds and 2.8 points a game on 8.3 minutes a game during the regular season. Statistically, Aldrich's best performance was an 11-point, 11-rebound outing in a win over [[Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball|Texas Tech]] on March 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/gamelog?playerId=36170&year=2008|title=Cole Aldrich Kansas Jayhawks Game Log (2007–08)|publisher=[[ESPN]]|year=2008|accessdate=February 24, 2009}}</ref> Probably the most crucial game for Aldrich was during the Final Four game between Kansas and [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|North Carolina]] on April 5, 2008, when he played only 16 minutes but managed to grab 8 rebounds and score 7 points along with blocking 4 shots while also playing effective defense against National Player of the Year [[Tyler Hansbrough]], helping lead Kansas into the [[2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|NCAA national championship game]]. They then defeated the [[Memphis Tigers]] to win their first Championship since 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000031|title=North Carolina battles back, but Rush, Kansas close out Tar Heels|publisher=ESPN|date=April 6, 2008|accessdate=February 24, 2009}}</ref>
During the 2007–08 season at [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]], Aldrich's freshman season, his playing time was limited due to playing behind future [[NBA draft]] picks [[Darrell Arthur]], [[Sasha Kaun]], and [[Darnell Jackson]]. He averaged three rebounds and 2.8 points a game in 8.3 minutes a game during the regular season. Statistically, Aldrich's best performance was an 11-point, 11-rebound outing in a win over [[Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball|Texas Tech]] on March 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/gamelog?playerId=36170&year=2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604113809/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/gamelog?playerId=36170&year=2008|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 4, 2011|title=Cole Aldrich Kansas Jayhawks Game Log (2007–08)|publisher=[[ESPN]]|year=2008|access-date=February 24, 2009}}</ref> Probably the most crucial game for Aldrich was during the Final Four game between Kansas and [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|North Carolina]] on April 5, 2008, when he played only 16 minutes but managed to grab 8 rebounds and score 7 points along with blocking 4 shots while also playing effective defense against National Player of the Year [[Tyler Hansbrough]], helping lead Kansas into the [[2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|NCAA national championship game]]. They then defeated the [[Memphis Tigers]] to win their first Championship since 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000031|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080408134344/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000031|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2008|title=North Carolina battles back, but Rush, Kansas close out Tar Heels|publisher=ESPN|date=April 6, 2008|access-date=February 24, 2009}}</ref>


===Sophomore season===
===Sophomore season===
With the departure of the other Jayhawk big men to the NBA draft, Aldrich became the premier big-man going into his sophomore season. Through the first 29 games, he averaged a double-double with 15.1 points and 10.8 rebounds in 29.7 minutes of play. He grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds in an 87–78 win over [[Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball|Oklahoma]] on February 23, 2009,.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290540201|title=Taylor, Collins score 26 each as Jayhawks hand Sooners second straight loss|publisher=ESPN|date=February 24, 2009|accessdate=February 24, 2009}}</ref>
With the departure of the other Jayhawk big men to the NBA draft, Aldrich became the premier big man going into his sophomore season. Through the first 29 games, he averaged a double-double with 15.1 points and 10.8 rebounds in 29.7 minutes of play. He grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds in an 87–78 win over [[Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball|Oklahoma]] on February 23, 2009,.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290540201|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228015105/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290540201|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 28, 2009|title=Taylor, Collins score 26 each as Jayhawks hand Sooners second straight loss|publisher=ESPN|date=February 24, 2009|access-date=February 24, 2009}}</ref>
On March 8, 2009, Aldrich was named to the 2008–09 Big 12 All-conference first team.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bedore|first=Gary|title=Jayhawks well-represented on coaches’ Big 12 teams|work=Lawrence Journal-World|publisher=The World Company|date=March 8, 2009|url=http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/mar/08/jayhawks-well-represented-coaches-big-12-teams/|accessdate=March 9, 2009}}</ref>
On March 8, 2009, Aldrich was named to the 2008–09 Big 12 All-conference first team.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bedore|first=Gary|title=Jayhawks well-represented on coaches' Big 12 teams|work=Lawrence Journal-World|publisher=The World Company|date=March 8, 2009|url=http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/mar/08/jayhawks-well-represented-coaches-big-12-teams/|access-date=March 9, 2009}}</ref>


On March 22, 2009 Aldrich recorded the first official [[triple-double]] in the history of Kansas basketball against Dayton in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Aldrich accumulated 13 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a 60–43 victory, which was the second triple double in NCAA history to include blocks, former [[LSU Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] center [[Shaquille O'Neal]] recorded the other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000056|title=Aldrich's 13 points, 20 boards, 10 blocked shots lead KU to Sweet 16|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN|date=March 22, 2009|accessdate=March 23, 2009}}</ref> On Monday, April 13, Aldrich announced that he would return to KU for his Junior season.
On March 22, 2009, Aldrich recorded the first official [[triple-double]] in the history of Kansas basketball against Dayton in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Aldrich accumulated 13 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a 60–43 victory, which was the second triple-double in NCAA history to include blocks, former [[LSU Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] center [[Shaquille O'Neal]] recorded the other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000056|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325091004/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=294000056|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2009|title=Aldrich's 13 points, 20 boards, 10 blocked shots lead KU to Sweet 16|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN|date=March 22, 2009|access-date=March 23, 2009}}</ref> On Monday, April 13, Aldrich announced that he would return to KU for his junior season.


===Junior season===
===Junior season===
He won the 2009–10 men's college basketball [[Academic All-American]] of the Year as selected by [[CoSIDA]] and presented by ''[[ESPN the Magazine]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cosida.com/news/2010/2/22/0222105849_4996.aspx |title=Junior center Cole Aldrich of Kansas, Thomas More senior guard Daniel McKeehan lead ESPN the Magazine's Academic All-America Men's Basketball Teams |accessdate=February 23, 2010 |date=February 22, 2010 |publisher=[[CoSIDA]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226130801/http://cosida.com/news/2010/2/22/0222105849_4996.aspx |archivedate=February 26, 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> He ended his college career a perfect 55–0 at [[Allen Fieldhouse]].
He won the 2009–10 men's college basketball [[Academic All-American]] of the Year as selected by [[CoSIDA]] and presented by ''[[ESPN the Magazine]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cosida.com/news/2010/2/22/0222105849_4996.aspx |title=Junior center Cole Aldrich of Kansas, Thomas More senior guard Daniel McKeehan lead ESPN the Magazine's Academic All-America Men's Basketball Teams |access-date=February 23, 2010 |date=February 22, 2010 |publisher=[[CoSIDA]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226130801/http://cosida.com/news/2010/2/22/0222105849_4996.aspx |archive-date=February 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He ended his college career a perfect 55–0 at [[Allen Fieldhouse]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2012)===
===Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2012)===
On March 29, 2010, Aldrich announced that he would forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the [[2010 NBA draft]]. He was the 11th pick, selected by the [[New Orleans Hornets]], who traded his rights on draft day to the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]. On August 6, 2010, Aldrich signed a two-year contract with the Thunder with a two-year option.<ref>{{cite web|agency=[[Associated Press]]|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5442705&campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5442705|title= Cole Aldrich signs with Thunder|date=August 6, 2010|accessdate=August 6, 2010}}</ref>
On March 29, 2010, Aldrich announced that he would forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the [[2010 NBA draft]]. He was the 11th pick, selected by the [[New Orleans Hornets]], who traded his rights on draft day to the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]. On August 6, 2010, Aldrich signed a two-year contract with the Thunder with a two-year option.<ref>{{cite web|agency=[[Associated Press]]|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5442705&campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5442705|title= Cole Aldrich signs with Thunder|date=August 6, 2010|access-date=August 6, 2010}}</ref>


On November 24, 2010, the Thunder assigned Aldrich to the [[Tulsa 66ers]] of the [[NBA D-League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder Assign Aldrich To Tulsa 66ers |accessdate=November 25, 2010 |url=http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70242/20101124/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_tulsa_66ers/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125214341/http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70242/20101124/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_tulsa_66ers/ |archivedate=November 25, 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> He was recalled on December 6, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70447/20101206/thunder_recall_aldrich_from_d_league/ |title=Thunder Recall Aldrich From D-League |accessdate=December 7, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219074508/http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70447/20101206/thunder_recall_aldrich_from_d_league/ |archivedate=December 19, 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> but sent back to Tulsa on December 30, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 30, 2010 |url=http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70854/20101230/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_d_league/ |title=Thunder Assign Aldrich To D-League |accessdate=December 30, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102214428/http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70854/20101230/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_d_league |archivedate=January 2, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> He was again recalled on February 2, 2011, and assigned for a third time on March 30, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2011-03-30-3020320363_x.htm|work=USA Today|title=Most Popular E-mail Newsletter|date=March 30, 2011|accessdate=March 31, 2011}}</ref> Aldrich reached the [[2012 NBA Finals]] with the Thunder, but the team lost to the [[Miami Heat]].
On November 24, 2010, the Thunder assigned Aldrich to the [[Tulsa 66ers]] of the [[NBA D-League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder Assign Aldrich To Tulsa 66ers |access-date=November 25, 2010 |url=http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70242/20101124/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_tulsa_66ers/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125214341/http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70242/20101124/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_tulsa_66ers/ |archive-date=November 25, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was recalled on December 6, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70447/20101206/thunder_recall_aldrich_from_d_league/ |title=Thunder Recall Aldrich From D-League |access-date=December 7, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219074508/http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70447/20101206/thunder_recall_aldrich_from_d_league/ |archive-date=December 19, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> but sent back to Tulsa on December 30, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 30, 2010 |url=http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70854/20101230/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_d_league/ |title=Thunder Assign Aldrich To D-League |access-date=December 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102214428/http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70854/20101230/thunder_assign_aldrich_to_d_league |archive-date=January 2, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was again recalled on February 2, 2011, and assigned for a third time on March 30, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2011-03-30-3020320363_x.htm|work=USA Today|title=Most Popular E-mail Newsletter|date=March 30, 2011|access-date=March 31, 2011}}</ref> Aldrich reached the [[2012 NBA Finals]] with the Thunder, but the team lost to the [[Miami Heat]].


===Houston Rockets (2012–2013)===
===Houston Rockets (2012–2013)===
In October 2012, Aldrich, [[James Harden]], [[Daequan Cook]], and [[Lazar Hayward]] were traded to the [[Houston Rockets]] for [[Kevin Martin (basketball, born 1983)|Kevin Martin]], [[Jeremy Lamb]], and draft picks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/thunder-acquires-martin-lamb-and-multiple-draft-picks-rockets|title=Thunder Acquires Martin, Lamb and Multiple Draft Picks from Rockets|accessdate=October 28, 2012}}</ref>
In October 2012, Aldrich, [[James Harden]], [[Daequan Cook]], and [[Lazar Hayward]] were traded to the [[Houston Rockets]] for [[Kevin Martin (basketball, born 1983)|Kevin Martin]], [[Jeremy Lamb]], and draft picks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/thunder-acquires-martin-lamb-and-multiple-draft-picks-rockets|title=Thunder Acquires Martin, Lamb and Multiple Draft Picks from Rockets|access-date=October 28, 2012}}</ref>


===Sacramento Kings (2013)===
===Sacramento Kings (2013)===
On February 20, 2013, Aldrich was traded to the [[Sacramento Kings]] along with [[Toney Douglas]] and [[Patrick Patterson (basketball)|Patrick Patterson]] in exchange for [[Francisco García (basketball)|Francisco García]], [[Thomas Robinson (basketball)|Thomas Robinson]] and [[Tyler Honeycutt]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-complete-multiplayer-trade|title=Kings Complete Multiplayer Trade|website=NBA.com|date=February 20, 2013|accessdate=February 21, 2013}}</ref>
On February 20, 2013, Aldrich was traded to the [[Sacramento Kings]] along with [[Toney Douglas]] and [[Patrick Patterson (basketball)|Patrick Patterson]] in exchange for [[Francisco García (basketball)|Francisco García]], [[Thomas Robinson (basketball)|Thomas Robinson]] and [[Tyler Honeycutt]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-complete-multiplayer-trade|title=Kings Complete Multiplayer Trade|website=NBA.com|date=February 20, 2013|access-date=February 21, 2013}}</ref>


===New York Knicks (2013–2015)===
===New York Knicks (2013–2015)===
On September 24, 2013, Aldrich signed with the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14311 New York Knicks sign center Cole Aldrich]</ref> On January 29, 2014, he was assigned to the Erie BayHawks.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=15145 Knicks assign Cole Aldrich, Toure Murry, Jeremy Tyler to D-League] Retrieved January 29, 2014.</ref> He was recalled the next day. He went on to record his first double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in his first NBA start on March 12, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/12/cole-aldrich-nearly-four-years-after-being-drafted-in-lottery-gets-double-double-in-first-career-start/|title=Cole Aldrich, nearly four years after being drafted in lottery, gets double-double in first career start|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=March 12, 2014|accessdate=March 14, 2014}}</ref>
On September 24, 2013, Aldrich signed with the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14311 |title=New York Knicks sign center Cole Aldrich |access-date=September 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925175410/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14311 |archive-date=September 25, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On January 29, 2014, he was assigned to the Erie BayHawks.<ref>[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=15145 Knicks assign Cole Aldrich, Toure Murry, Jeremy Tyler to D-League] Retrieved January 29, 2014.</ref> He was recalled the next day. He went on to record his first double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in his first NBA start on March 12, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/12/cole-aldrich-nearly-four-years-after-being-drafted-in-lottery-gets-double-double-in-first-career-start/|title=Cole Aldrich, nearly four years after being drafted in lottery, gets double-double in first career start|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=March 12, 2014|access-date=March 14, 2014}}</ref>


On July 11, 2014, Aldrich re-signed with the Knicks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/knicks-re-sign-cole-adrich|title=Knicks Re-Sign Cole Adrich|date=July 11, 2014|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref> On April 11, 2015, he scored a career-high 19 points in an 80-79 win over the Orlando Magic.<ref>{{cite web|website=NBA.com|date=April 11, 2015|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150411/NYKORL/gameinfo.html|title=Knicks hold off Magic, teams set NBA scoring low for quarter}}</ref>
On July 11, 2014, Aldrich re-signed with the Knicks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/knicks-re-sign-cole-adrich|title=Knicks Re-Sign Cole Adrich|website=[[NBA.com]] |date=July 11, 2014|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref> On April 11, 2015, he scored a career-high 19 points in an 80–79 win over the Orlando Magic.<ref>{{cite web|website=NBA.com|date=April 11, 2015|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150411/NYKORL/gameinfo.html|title=Knicks hold off Magic, teams set NBA scoring low for quarter}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2016)===
===Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2016)===
On July 13, 2015, Aldrich signed with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/clippers/clippers-sign-austin-rivers-and-cole-aldrich|title=Clippers Sign Austin Rivers and Cole Aldrich|work=NBA.com|date=July 13, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> On January 13, 2016, with starting center [[DeAndre Jordan]] out, Aldrich had a then season-best game with 19 points and 7 rebounds in a 104–90 win over the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160113/MIALAC/gameinfo.html|title=Clippers win 10th straight, beat Heat 104-90 without Jordan|work=NBA.com|date=January 13, 2016|accessdate=January 13, 2016}}</ref> On April 8, 2016, he recorded 21 points and 18 rebounds (both season highs) and a career-high five steals in a 102–99 overtime win over the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/LACUTA/gameinfo.html|title=Crawford scores 30, including winner to lead Clippers|work=NBA.com|date=April 8, 2016|accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref>
On July 13, 2015, Aldrich signed with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/clippers/clippers-sign-austin-rivers-and-cole-aldrich|title=Clippers Sign Austin Rivers and Cole Aldrich|work=NBA.com|date=July 13, 2015|access-date=July 13, 2015}}</ref> On January 13, 2016, with starting center [[DeAndre Jordan]] out, Aldrich had a then season-best game with 19 points and 7 rebounds in a 104–90 win over the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160113/MIALAC/gameinfo.html|title=Clippers win 10th straight, beat Heat 104–90 without Jordan|work=NBA.com|date=January 13, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331014450/http://www.nba.com/games/20160113/MIALAC/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 31, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 8, 2016, he recorded 21 points and 18 rebounds (both season highs) and a career-high five steals in a 102–99 overtime win over the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/LACUTA/gameinfo.html|title=Crawford scores 30, including winner to lead Clippers|work=NBA.com|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408065943/http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/LACUTA/gameinfo.html|archive-date=April 8, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2018)===
===Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2018)===
On July 13, 2016, Aldrich signed a three-year, $22 million deal with the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-sign-center-cole-aldrich|title=TIMBERWOLVES SIGN CENTER COLE ALDRICH|work=NBA.com|date=July 13, 2016|accessdate=July 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2016/7/3/12090558/cole-aldrich-contract-timberwolves-22-million|title=Cole Aldrich agrees to 3-year, $22 million contract with Timberwolves|work=SBNation.com|date=July 3, 2016|accessdate=March 16, 2017}}</ref>
On July 13, 2016, Aldrich signed a three-year, $22 million deal with his hometown team, the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-sign-center-cole-aldrich|title=TIMBERWOLVES SIGN CENTER COLE ALDRICH|work=NBA.com|date=July 13, 2016|access-date=July 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2016/7/3/12090558/cole-aldrich-contract-timberwolves-22-million|title=Cole Aldrich agrees to 3-year, $22 million contract with Timberwolves|work=SBNation.com|date=July 3, 2016|access-date=March 16, 2017}}</ref>


On June 30, 2018, Aldrich was waived by the Timberwolves.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23955509/minnesota-timberwolves-waive-c-cole-aldrich|title=Timberwolves waive center Cole Aldrich|work=ESPN.com|date=June 30, 2018|accessdate=June 30, 2018}}</ref>
On June 30, 2018, Aldrich was waived by the Timberwolves.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23955509/minnesota-timberwolves-waive-c-cole-aldrich|title=Timberwolves waive center Cole Aldrich|work=ESPN.com|date=June 30, 2018|access-date=June 30, 2018}}</ref>


On September 18, 2018, Aldrich signed with the [[Atlanta Hawks]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta Hawks Sign Cole Aldrich |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/atlanta-hawks-sign-cole-aldrich |website=NBA.com |accessdate=September 18, 2018 |date=September 18, 2018}}</ref> but was waived by the Hawks on October 2, 2018 as their first training camp cut.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on Cole Aldrich |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-request-waivers-cole-aldrich |website=NBA.com |accessdate=October 2, 2018 |language=en |date=2018}}</ref>
On September 18, 2018, Aldrich signed with the [[Atlanta Hawks]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta Hawks Sign Cole Aldrich |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/atlanta-hawks-sign-cole-aldrich |website=NBA.com |access-date=September 18, 2018 |date=September 18, 2018}}</ref> but was waived by the Hawks on October 2, 2018, as their first training camp cut.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on Cole Aldrich |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-request-waivers-cole-aldrich |website=NBA.com |access-date=October 2, 2018 |language=en |date=2018}}</ref>


===Tianjin Golden Lions (2018–present)===
===Tianjin Golden Lions (2018)===
On October 10, 2018, Aldrich signed with the [[Tianjin Golden Lions]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Cole Aldrich officially signs with Tianjin Gold Lions |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/cole-aldrich-officially-signs-with-tianjin-gold-lions/ |website=Sportando |accessdate=October 10, 2018}}</ref>
On October 10, 2018, Aldrich signed with the [[Tianjin Golden Lions]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Cole Aldrich officially signs with Tianjin Gold Lions |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/cole-aldrich-officially-signs-with-tianjin-gold-lions/ |website=Sportando |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-date=October 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020101708/https://sportando.basketball/en/cole-aldrich-officially-signs-with-tianjin-gold-lions/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He sprained his knee while playing and returned home.<ref name=cacciola>{{cite web |last1=Cacciola |first1=Scott |title=This Is What Life After the N.B.A. Looks Like |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/03/sports/basketball/nba-retirement.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=December 13, 2023 |date=October 3, 2022}}</ref>

Aldrich planned to have a year-long break from basketball but made the decision to retire after his son was born and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] occurred.<ref name=cacciola />


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==Personal life==
Aldrich lives in Minnesota with his wife and son.<ref name=cacciola />


==See also==
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Cole Aldrich
Cole Aldrich with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011
Personal information
Born (1988-10-31) October 31, 1988 (age 36)
Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolBloomington Jefferson
(Bloomington, Minnesota)
CollegeKansas (2007–2010)
NBA draft2010: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Playing career2010–2018
PositionCenter
Number45, 31
Career history
2010–2012Oklahoma City Thunder
2010–2011→Tulsa 66ers
2012–2013Houston Rockets
2013Sacramento Kings
2013–2015New York Knicks
2015–2016Los Angeles Clippers
2016–2018Minnesota Timberwolves
2018Tianjin Gold Lions
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points1,050 (3.1 ppg)
Rebounds1,131 (3.3 rpg)
Assists183 (0.5 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Cole David Aldrich (born October 31, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Aldrich played three seasons of college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks before being drafted by the New Orleans Hornets with the 11th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft.

Early life

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Aldrich was born on October 31, 1988, in Burnsville, Minnesota.[1] His father was a steel metal worker and his mother worked in an embroidery.[2] Aldrich attended Bloomington Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota.[3] As a senior, he was named state player of the year by the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Minneapolis Star-Tribune.[4]

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Aldrich was listed as the No. 6 center and the No. 30 player in the nation in 2007.[5]

College career

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Freshman season

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Cole Aldrich against Iowa State on January 24, 2009

During the 2007–08 season at Kansas, Aldrich's freshman season, his playing time was limited due to playing behind future NBA draft picks Darrell Arthur, Sasha Kaun, and Darnell Jackson. He averaged three rebounds and 2.8 points a game in 8.3 minutes a game during the regular season. Statistically, Aldrich's best performance was an 11-point, 11-rebound outing in a win over Texas Tech on March 3, 2008.[6] Probably the most crucial game for Aldrich was during the Final Four game between Kansas and North Carolina on April 5, 2008, when he played only 16 minutes but managed to grab 8 rebounds and score 7 points along with blocking 4 shots while also playing effective defense against National Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough, helping lead Kansas into the NCAA national championship game. They then defeated the Memphis Tigers to win their first Championship since 1988.[7]

Sophomore season

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With the departure of the other Jayhawk big men to the NBA draft, Aldrich became the premier big man going into his sophomore season. Through the first 29 games, he averaged a double-double with 15.1 points and 10.8 rebounds in 29.7 minutes of play. He grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds in an 87–78 win over Oklahoma on February 23, 2009,.[8] On March 8, 2009, Aldrich was named to the 2008–09 Big 12 All-conference first team.[9]

On March 22, 2009, Aldrich recorded the first official triple-double in the history of Kansas basketball against Dayton in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Aldrich accumulated 13 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a 60–43 victory, which was the second triple-double in NCAA history to include blocks, former LSU center Shaquille O'Neal recorded the other.[10] On Monday, April 13, Aldrich announced that he would return to KU for his junior season.

Junior season

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He won the 2009–10 men's college basketball Academic All-American of the Year as selected by CoSIDA and presented by ESPN the Magazine.[11] He ended his college career a perfect 55–0 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Professional career

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Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2012)

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On March 29, 2010, Aldrich announced that he would forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2010 NBA draft. He was the 11th pick, selected by the New Orleans Hornets, who traded his rights on draft day to the Oklahoma City Thunder. On August 6, 2010, Aldrich signed a two-year contract with the Thunder with a two-year option.[12]

On November 24, 2010, the Thunder assigned Aldrich to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA D-League.[13] He was recalled on December 6, 2010,[14] but sent back to Tulsa on December 30, 2010.[15] He was again recalled on February 2, 2011, and assigned for a third time on March 30, 2011.[16] Aldrich reached the 2012 NBA Finals with the Thunder, but the team lost to the Miami Heat.

Houston Rockets (2012–2013)

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In October 2012, Aldrich, James Harden, Daequan Cook, and Lazar Hayward were traded to the Houston Rockets for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, and draft picks.[17]

Sacramento Kings (2013)

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On February 20, 2013, Aldrich was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with Toney Douglas and Patrick Patterson in exchange for Francisco García, Thomas Robinson and Tyler Honeycutt.[18]

New York Knicks (2013–2015)

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On September 24, 2013, Aldrich signed with the New York Knicks.[19] On January 29, 2014, he was assigned to the Erie BayHawks.[20] He was recalled the next day. He went on to record his first double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in his first NBA start on March 12, 2014.[21]

On July 11, 2014, Aldrich re-signed with the Knicks.[22] On April 11, 2015, he scored a career-high 19 points in an 80–79 win over the Orlando Magic.[23]

Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2016)

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On July 13, 2015, Aldrich signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.[24] On January 13, 2016, with starting center DeAndre Jordan out, Aldrich had a then season-best game with 19 points and 7 rebounds in a 104–90 win over the Miami Heat.[25] On April 8, 2016, he recorded 21 points and 18 rebounds (both season highs) and a career-high five steals in a 102–99 overtime win over the Utah Jazz.[26]

Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2018)

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On July 13, 2016, Aldrich signed a three-year, $22 million deal with his hometown team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.[27][28]

On June 30, 2018, Aldrich was waived by the Timberwolves.[29]

On September 18, 2018, Aldrich signed with the Atlanta Hawks[30] but was waived by the Hawks on October 2, 2018, as their first training camp cut.[31]

Tianjin Golden Lions (2018)

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On October 10, 2018, Aldrich signed with the Tianjin Golden Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association.[32] He sprained his knee while playing and returned home.[33]

Aldrich planned to have a year-long break from basketball but made the decision to retire after his son was born and the COVID-19 pandemic occurred.[33]

NBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Oklahoma City 18 0 7.9 .533 – .500 1.9 .2 .3 .4 1.0
2011–12 Oklahoma City 26 0 6.7 .524 – .929 1.8 .1 .3 .6 2.2
2012–13 Houston 30 0 7.1 .535 – .444 1.9 .2 .1 .3 1.7
2012–13 Sacramento 15 0 11.7 .568 – .727 4.2 .2 .1 .9 3.3
2013–14 New York 46 2 7.2 .541 – .867 2.8 .3 .2 .7 2.0
2014–15 New York 61 16 16.0 .478 – .781 5.5 1.2 .6 1.1 5.5
2015–16 L.A. Clippers 60 5 13.3 .596 – .714 4.8 .8 .8 1.1 5.5
2016–17 Minnesota 62 0 8.6 .523 – .682 2.5 .4 .4 .4 1.7
2017–18 Minnesota 21 0 2.3 .333 – .333 .7 .1 .1 .0 0.6
Career 339 23 10.0 .527 – .738 3.3 .5 .4 .7 3.1

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012 Oklahoma City 5 0 4.9 .444 – .500 2.6 .0 .0 .0 2.0
2016 L.A. Clippers 6 0 12.8 .667 – .500 5.0 .5 1.0 .5 3.8
Career 11 0 9.2 .583 – .500 3.9 .3 .5 .3 3.0

Personal life

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Aldrich lives in Minnesota with his wife and son.[33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Cole Aldrich Isn't Wasting Time Giving Back". NBA. September 7, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "Aldrich Brings Toughness, Dedication to Defensive End". NBA. July 9, 2010. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Krawczynski, Jon (July 14, 2016). "Cole Aldrich, former Jayhawk: 'I've been a Timberwolves fan my whole life'". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Online Home of Cole Aldrich". Retrieved February 1, 2011.
  5. ^ Cole Aldrich Recruiting Profile Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  6. ^ "Cole Aldrich Kansas Jayhawks Game Log (2007–08)". ESPN. 2008. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2009.
  7. ^ "North Carolina battles back, but Rush, Kansas close out Tar Heels". ESPN. April 6, 2008. Archived from the original on April 8, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2009.
  8. ^ "Taylor, Collins score 26 each as Jayhawks hand Sooners second straight loss". ESPN. February 24, 2009. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2009.
  9. ^ Bedore, Gary (March 8, 2009). "Jayhawks well-represented on coaches' Big 12 teams". Lawrence Journal-World. The World Company. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
  10. ^ "Aldrich's 13 points, 20 boards, 10 blocked shots lead KU to Sweet 16". ESPN. Associated Press. March 22, 2009. Archived from the original on March 25, 2009. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
  11. ^ "Junior center Cole Aldrich of Kansas, Thomas More senior guard Daniel McKeehan lead ESPN the Magazine's Academic All-America Men's Basketball Teams". CoSIDA. February 22, 2010. Archived from the original on February 26, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
  12. ^ "Cole Aldrich signs with Thunder". Associated Press. August 6, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
  13. ^ "Thunder Assign Aldrich To Tulsa 66ers". Archived from the original on November 25, 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
  14. ^ "Thunder Recall Aldrich From D-League". Archived from the original on December 19, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
  15. ^ "Thunder Assign Aldrich To D-League". December 30, 2010. Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
  16. ^ "Most Popular E-mail Newsletter". USA Today. March 30, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  17. ^ "Thunder Acquires Martin, Lamb and Multiple Draft Picks from Rockets". Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  18. ^ "Kings Complete Multiplayer Trade". NBA.com. February 20, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  19. ^ "New York Knicks sign center Cole Aldrich". Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  20. ^ Knicks assign Cole Aldrich, Toure Murry, Jeremy Tyler to D-League Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  21. ^ "Cole Aldrich, nearly four years after being drafted in lottery, gets double-double in first career start". NBC Sports. March 12, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  22. ^ "Knicks Re-Sign Cole Adrich". NBA.com. July 11, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  23. ^ "Knicks hold off Magic, teams set NBA scoring low for quarter". NBA.com. April 11, 2015.
  24. ^ "Clippers Sign Austin Rivers and Cole Aldrich". NBA.com. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  25. ^ "Clippers win 10th straight, beat Heat 104–90 without Jordan". NBA.com. January 13, 2016. Archived from the original on March 31, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  26. ^ "Crawford scores 30, including winner to lead Clippers". NBA.com. April 8, 2016. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  27. ^ "TIMBERWOLVES SIGN CENTER COLE ALDRICH". NBA.com. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  28. ^ "Cole Aldrich agrees to 3-year, $22 million contract with Timberwolves". SBNation.com. July 3, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  29. ^ "Timberwolves waive center Cole Aldrich". ESPN.com. June 30, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  30. ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Cole Aldrich". NBA.com. September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  31. ^ "Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on Cole Aldrich". NBA.com. 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  32. ^ "Cole Aldrich officially signs with Tianjin Gold Lions". Sportando. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  33. ^ a b c Cacciola, Scott (October 3, 2022). "This Is What Life After the N.B.A. Looks Like". The New York Times. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
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