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just as a hypothetical, HCP....what would it take for you to not love him? The reason I'm asking is b/c I think I felt the same way about Drexler that you do for Roy, and Clyde's now so dead to me that I didn't even go up to him in airport to say "Hi, I'm a Blazer fan and spent my pre-teens and teens idolizing you"
 
I have no reason to not love him. I'm biased because I got to know him, but I loved him as a player on the court and I don't think that will change just because he plays for another team. Just like I still root for Blake and Jack.
 
"I don't think it will come to that, but if it does, yes, I can live with that," he said. "I think that was harder to do in Portland. I got built up so high, that anything less than what I was doing, it felt like I was being put out on a string. If we'd lose and I didn't do something, then it was because of Brandon."

He mentioned his last great game, when he exploded for 18 points in the fourth quarter to beat Dallas in the 2011 playoffs.

"We were already down 20 when they put me back in the game," he said. "I missed my first shot as people were yelling, 'Get Roy out!' I took it to heart from the fans.
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Sounds like Brandon was reading this board the last few years he was in Portland.
 
I wonder how many game winners he'll hit against us?

Best of luck, Brandon. You'll always be a Blazer.
 
Has Brandon ever played without losing his co star to an injury?
 
HCP said:
Has Brandon ever played without losing his co star to an injury?
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Depends on who you consider his co star. Former all-star Jamaal Magloire played in 81 games Roy's rookie year!

Oh, and ZBo played in 68 games that year to Roy's 55.

For most of his time in Portland, LaMarcus was the second best player on the team and he missed far fewer games than Brandon. The better question would be:

Has LaMarcus ever played without losing his co star to an injury?

Between Roy and Oden, Aldridge, who was supposed to be our 3rd best player, spent most of his time alone on the island while Oden and Roy spent their time in the operating room and rehab.

BNM
 
I think fans were a bit pissed about the Brandon situation, because they knew he was just beginning a max contract that would really hamper the team for years, and of course, there was a lot of injury frustration mounting.
 
well, now that he's the star of the team with the best PF in the league, he just might.
 
BrianFromWA said:
well, now that he's the star of the team with the best PF in the league, he just might.
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lol. Think there might be a few Roy/Love vs Lillard/Aldridge comparisons this year?
 
I'm not getting it.

The guy played his heart out for the fans while he was here. He played hurt. He earned his contract, IMO, as he played for rookie wages while being an elite player. The Blazers cut him and cannot re-sign him. He wants to play, and I'm sure he's gone through a lot of suffering to get to the point he can play.

Where's the beef?
 
Denny Crane said:
I'm not getting it.

The guy played his heart out for the fans while he was here. He played hurt. He earned his contract, IMO, as he played for rookie wages while being an elite player. The Blazers cut him and cannot re-sign him. He wants to play, and I'm sure he's gone through a lot of suffering to get to the point he can play.

Where's the beef?
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Agree
 
I'm just not seeing the hate. Yeah, some Blazers fans are disappointed that Roy wasn't healthy enough to play for us, but is miraculously healthy enough to play for Minnesota, but I doubt if there will be a single boo when he takes the floor at the Rose Garden. In fact, I'd be surprised if he doesn't get a standing ovation.

Yes, the Blazers ended up using the amnesty clause on Roy (good thing they did, or it would be Dairus Miles all over again), but it was Roy's choice to retire:

"This is a very difficult and painful day," Roy said in a statement released by the team. "I love the game, I love the Portland Trail Blazers and I love our fans, but after consulting with my doctors, I will seek a determination that I've suffered a career ending injury, pursuant to the rules of the collective bargaining agreement."

They didn't "cut" him, he forced their hand - either let him retire and risk him coming back (like Miles), or amnesty him and move on. Given the situation, the Blazers did the right thing.

BNM
 
Sinobas said:
I think fans were a bit pissed about the Brandon situation, because they knew he was just beginning a max contract that would really hamper the team for years, and of course, there was a lot of injury frustration mounting.
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Nothing personal. This is a somewhat typical kind of post for BNM to consider.
 
I promise you he gets a LONG standing ovation!
 
HCP said:
I promise you he gets a LONG standing ovation!
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Got my tickets, plan to give him a very warm welcome.

Don’t call it a comeback: The Rejuvenation of Brandon Roy

“I think I’m a pretty good player,” Roy said. “But, I always thought they got maybe a little more out of me than maybe I thought I had. Just with them cheering and that constant support, I would go a little harder. I would play with just a little more confidence to just try to live up to their support.”
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It's tough to watch him now.

Remember how Patrick Ewing looked for the Sonics and Magic? Well, Roy is the equivalent to that now.
 
Blazinaway said:
KNEE WATCH: 30 minutes tonight, 4-14 FG's Minny wins
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0-5 from deep.

He did have 6 assists and 5 boards, so it's the same Roy in that regard, but his scoring just isn't there anymore. Sad.
 
About to be on NBATV vs the Raps.
 
Well, there's 10 million dollars down the drain for Minnesota. And Brandon gets a bit more financial security, as if he needed any more. I don't understand why you'd sign a guy with no meniscus in either knee, especially a guard. If he were a 7-4 ultra skilled big man, like Sabonis, it would make some sense...
 
...what is the over/under of games before he hangs it up for good?! :dunno:
 
I just don't see Roy mustering up good numbers every game. And when Rubio comes back; Roy will be put on the bench team. I think he will have 1 good game to 3 bad games. I'm rooting for the best for him though. Still hurts to see he won't ever be the player he once was in such a short stint.
 
The question is, will Minnesota file a complaint arguing we gave them damaged goods again?
 
BlazerBeav said:
The question is, will Minnesota file a complaint arguing we gave them damaged goods again?
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They must be pissed really. I mean they thought they could steal Batum away from us; which didn't happen. Then they thought they were gonna get Roy and piss us off and he's shooting .225 from the field.
 
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