Eggers: Roy climbing into the stratosphere

[Shooter]

A couple of decades ago, Trail Blazer fans were treated to the blossoming of one of basketball’s great talents in Clyde Drexler.

Look out, because the city appears to have a second coming in Brandon Roy.

In his third NBA season, the 6-5 shooting guard is climbing into a hallowed stratosphere reached only by the game’s greatest perimeter stars — players such as Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and Steve Nash.

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=122955580636366200

 

[maxiep]

He's been playing really well. It's not just his scoring, but his defense and passing that have impressed me.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Random Memory:

I was working in Texas in 89-91. A coworker told me that the Blazers were "overachievers". Next year, he told me that the Blazers were super-talented.

Point is, people's perceptions can change. If Roy gets us to the conference finals, he might even be voted in as an allstar starter next year.

 

[MIXUM]

conference finals? how about playoffs?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

conference finals? how about playoffs?

In a strange optimistic mood? You think if Roy gets us to the playoffs, he'll be voted in by the fans as an all-star starter?

 

[chris_in_pdx]

conference finals? how about playoffs?

You know, it's just not a complete thread without Mixum's pissing in someone's cornflakes.