Good Article on Brandon and Leadership from Quick

[illmatic99]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2008/12/roys_leadership_is_like_his_ga.html

WASHINGTON -- Now, Brandon Roy can finally say it.

He and the Trail Blazers want Boston.

There are no more games to potentially overlook, no more film sessions to grind through, because after Wednesday's 98-92 win at Washington -- the Blazers' sixth in a row -- Friday's matchup in Boston against the World Champion Celtics has arrived.

"This is what we want," Roy said. "This is where we want to be. I want it not only for this team, but for me personally. To see where I'm at, you know? To see where this team is at, to see where I can get this team to."

Nice insight from Charmin on Brandon's approach to leadership.

"There is no question he is the leader of this team, and he does it in his own way," Frye said. "It's not like he is ever in the middle of the locker room, demanding or giving speeches, he's never like that. He's very subtle, maybe it's on the bus, or after a timeout, and he just talks to us. And he is just one of those guys who when he talks, people listen. He's very, very real."

More good stuff below.

Now Roy wants to deliver his biggest boom, ending the Celtics' 10-game winning streak on Friday, in Boston. This game carries some deep-seeded emotion for the Blazers. Roy felt Kevin Garnett and the Celtics "punked" the Blazers last year with some bully tactics. You can be sure Roy will be raising his voice and subtly delivering that message in today's practice in Boston.

"It should be a good one," Roy said with a smile. "I'm sure they know who we are, and that we are coming."

Get pumped Blazer fans!

 

[<-=*PdX*=->]

Oh I am pumped. Lets just hope the result isn't like the Civil War for me.

 

[alex42083]

Man... who knew when we drafted Brandon, that he'd be this good and such a leader off the court. There is no doubt that he is our MVP, and he's going to be the one that leads us to a championship if we do get one.

Brandon Roy for MVP! and get Boston!

 

[Bosco]

Man... who knew when we drafted Brandon, that he'd be this good and such a leader off the court. There is no doubt that he is our MVP, and he's going to be the one that leads us to a championship if we do get one.

Brandon Roy for MVP! and get Boston!

When we get one...or two...or three....

 

[Shooter]

It's great to hear the confidence in Roy's voice. He's not backing down from anybody!!

 

[PapaG]

Man... who knew when we drafted Brandon, that he'd be this good and such a leader off the court. There is no doubt that he is our MVP, and he's going to be the one that leads us to a championship if we do get one.

Brandon Roy for MVP! and get Boston!

Every sign points to KP knowing Brandon was a leader after a simple face-to-face interview. Although I imagine that Roy would have been picked before LMA if KP thought he would be an All-Star by his second season.

 

[crandc]

Every sign points to KP knowing Brandon was a leader after a simple face-to-face interview. Although I imagine that Roy would have been picked before LMA if KP thought he would be an All-Star by his second season.

Not necessarily. KP may have thought the big man would go higher so make the deals and take Roy at 6. Doesn't matter. Blazers got both, and Sergio as honorable mention. What a draft.

 

[STOMP]

Oh I am pumped. Lets just hope the result isn't like the Civil War for me.

I'm pumped too... lets just hope the results are exactly like the Civil War was for me

STOMP

 

[e_blazer]

I read Quick's piece this morning and I thought what a special guy we've got in Brandon. Not only does he have terrific basketball talent, but the guy is a genuine leader who actually seems to care more about making his teammates better than he does his own stats and reputation. I have no doubt he could be averaging 30 ppg, but he seems to really enjoy getting other guys to contribute and only really looks to score when the team needs it...which it has on a couple of occasions on this trip. No talk about needing a better "supporting cast", he just looks to work hard and get the maximum out of the guys on the team.

I have no doubt that when his playing days are done, Brandon Roy is a top coach in this league.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Not necessarily. KP may have thought the big man would go higher so make the deals and take Roy at 6. Doesn't matter. Blazers got both, and Sergio as honorable mention. What a draft.

I agree, I think he might have taken Roy higher but he felt confident he could get him a little lower. KP is an amazing talent evaluator.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

I have no doubt that when his playing days are done, Brandon Roy is a top coach in this league.

Hmmm, Mr. Blazer???

Plays his entire career in PDX and then coaches? Hmmm, I likey!

Gramps...

 

[jwhoops11]

It's so cliche, but I'm going to use it anyways....

Great teams have a swagger about them.

This team has had a maturity about them so far this season, but I'll admit I've wondered about that swagger. Our guys are all very talented, and genuinely nice human beings, but I was affraid that wouldn't be able to transform into "killer" on the court.

The first time I saw any swagger was the last home game against the Hornets, when Brandon got nose to nose with David West. Now again with these comments, we see a little more of that mentality come out.

They might not beat Boston Friday, but they aren't scared anymore, or at least their leader isn't. We all know what a great leader can do for an organization. Now add into that a great leader leading great (and talented) men, and we've got something truely special happening here in Portland.

I've got a feeling we've seen the last of anyone pushing this franchise around!

 

[Spud147]

Man... who knew when we drafted Brandon, that he'd be this good and such a leader off the court. There is no doubt that he is our MVP, and he's going to be the one that leads us to a championship if we do get one.

Brandon Roy for MVP! and get Boston!

Seriously, with the way this team (2nd youngest in the league) has started out with the toughest early schedule in NBA history and winning about 70%, you have to at least mention Brandon in the MVP race. He may not win it (I think it will be Kobe or LeBron this season) but if you take a snapshot look at this point in the season he's statistically playing like an MVP. If he continues to play at this high level all season he deserves to be in the running for the award.

Don't worry, Brandon will get there, after he leads us to our first championship he will jump up a few notches in the race.

 

[ehizzy3]

sounds like brandon is gonna step up to KG. hopefully the rest of the team follows his footsteps too

 

[maxiep]

I just don't know. I hear a lot of talk from us, but until I see it, I think we fold like a lawn chair against the Celts.

 

[Spud147]

I just don't know. I hear a lot of talk from us, but until I see it, I think we fold like a lawn chair against the Celts.

I hate to admit this but the team has performed so far beyond what I even hoped a little (but nagging) part of my brain is having a hard time believing this is happening and I'm waiting for the real team to show up.

I'm afraid they're going to get completely manhandled and blown out by Boston like they did with LA. I'm really hoping they can at least keep it close.

 

[maxiep]

I hate to admit this but the team has performed so far beyond what I even hoped a little (but nagging) part of my brain is having a hard time believing this is happening and I'm waiting for the real team to show up.

I'm afraid they're going to get completely manhandled and blown out by Boston like they did with LA. I'm really hoping they can at least keep it close.

This is the kind of moment we need

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