Hey Sly, how did the fans react to Roses injury?
I know it wasn't in a typical scenario, where the game halts and the crowd goes silent, but he did leave the court. Was it during play?
One thing I've always respected about Portland fans is how they react to injuries (both of Blazer players and the opponents). Nothing but respect.
I remember going to a game where Damon Stoudamire got injured, and the second after it happened (during live play) you could heave a pin drop in the RG. Sure, he was a home town kid, and used to play for the Blazers (and made himself over as a Blazer), but he wasn't on the Blazers when he got hurt.
I remember seeing people stand up immediately as it happened, and react like it was one of their own family members getting hurt. Kind of a surreal moment for a while. And as he was leaving (iirc, he covered his head with a towel, because he didn't want to be seen crying/showing pain), he got a sizable ovation.