Lillard vs Roy - Comparison of first playoff series

[OSUBlazerfan]

This kid is special. And if Friday's series clinching shot wasn't enough to convince you, just take a look at the comparison of his first round series vs. what Roy posted his first go around. Note that Roy made his first playoff appearance in his 3rd season (at 24) while Lillard made his in his second season (at 23)

 

[Mediocre Man]

I think Lillard is so much better than Roy. We are very lucky to have him.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Crazy to think that there so close when Brandon was playing Batman and Dame was playing Robin.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I think Lillard is so much better than Roy. We are very lucky to have him.

Why must you always be so negative? Are you even a real Blazer fan?

 

[Rhal]

While I agree that Lillard is better Roy played on a slower paced team and had to deal with a gritty good defensive team in the Houston.

HOLYCRAP I just looked at their USG rates... my god Lillard did all that at almost a 20 USG rate while Roy was 33.

Edit - wow haven't had my morning caffeine screwed this one up

 

[illmatic99]

I know people will say this is lame and so typical of Portland, but can we get Brandon to show up at a playoff game, or maybe even visit the team in the locker room during a game just to talk? I really want to see how he and Dame would interact with one another.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Why must you always be so negative? Are you even a real Blazer fan?

I don't think that's being negative at all. I admit I'm biased, but the reason I agree with MM is that Lillard functions within the framework of a team-oriented offense, instead of being the offense. Part of that comes down to coaching and scheme for sure, but it's not "negative" in my opinion to think more highly of him.

 

[B-Roy]

I know people will say this is lame and so typical of Portland, but can we get Brandon to show up at a playoff game, or maybe even visit the team in the locker room during a game just to talk? I really want to see how he and Dame would interact with one another.

I think Brandon is done with the team, at least for the foreseeable future. I'm not sure it was an amicable split especially after he tried to comeback with Minnesota. Maybe in a few years down the road...

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I don't think that's being negative at all. I admit I'm biased, but the reason I agree with MM is that Lillard functions within the framework of a team-oriented offense, instead of being the offense. Part of that comes down to coaching and scheme for sure, but it's not "negative" in my opinion to think more highly of him.

Sorry--I can't really do green font on Tapatalk. I was trying to mock all the other posts where everyone constantly attacks MM's fanhood by facetiously doing the same on a post that was obviously not negative in the least.

Back to the sarcasm drawing board...

 

[Mediocre Man]

Why must you always be so negative? Are you even a real Blazer fan?

Saying our current PG is better than out former SG who knowingly took a max contract with shitty knees, then going to play for a division rival is negative?

Good Lord

 

[Mediocre Man]

While I agree that Roy was better he also played on a slower paced team and had to deal with a gritty good defensive team in the Houston.

HOLYCRAP I just looked at their USG rates... my god Lillard did all that at almost a 20 USG rate while Roy was 33.

Huh, interesting

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Saying our current PG is better than out former SG who knowingly took a max contract with shitty knees, then going to play for a division rival is negative?

Good Lord

See my other post above. Sorry for being so believable.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

The system is better now.

The coach is better now.

The training staff is better now.

Who the hell knows? BRoy would probably be just a great.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Saying our current PG is better than out former SG who knowingly took a max contract with shitty knees, then going to play for a division rival is negative?

Good Lord

SARCASM DETECTED.... SARCASM DETECTED....

 

[Mediocre Man]

Sorry--I can't really do green font on Tapatalk. I was trying to mock all the other posts where everyone constantly attacks MM's fanhood by facetiously doing the same on a post that was obviously not negative in the least.

Back to the sarcasm drawing board...

Damn you and your sense of humor. I'm not used to that on here.

 

[Nikolokolus]

While I agree that Roy was better he also played on a slower paced team and had to deal with a gritty good defensive team in the Houston.

HOLYCRAP I just looked at their USG rates... my god Lillard did all that at almost a 20 USG rate while Roy was 33.

That low usage rate makes me think a couple of things: 1. Lillard might have another jump in production just by getting more possessions in this next series and 2. San Antonio can't just focus all of their attention on him to blunt our attack.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Dunno where to post it, but Hardwood Paroxysm has a shit-ton of stuff about Lillard up now.

 

[maxiep]

I think Lillard is so much better than Roy. We are very lucky to have him.

I think we are very lucky to have had both.

To think they were both essentially drafted at #6 is amazing to me. (Technically, we drafted Foye, but it was a maneuver to get Roy).

 

[maxiep]

Why must you always be so negative? Are you even a real Blazer fan?

Green font, PP. I bet people won't get it.

 

[maxiep]

I don't think that's being negative at all. I admit I'm biased, but the reason I agree with MM is that Lillard functions within the framework of a team-oriented offense, instead of being the offense. Part of that comes down to coaching and scheme for sure, but it's not "negative" in my opinion to think more highly of him.

Wow, Nik fell for it? PP, you're good.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Dunno where to post it, but Hardwood Paroxysm has a shit-ton of stuff about Lillard up now.

Lillard on Loop--that's a lot of excellent writing there.

I like this one the best:

In all other universes, all alternate timelines, Damian Lillard is a Portland Trail Blazer. Whether he’s the first overall pick or the last, he is taken by the Blazers. Maybe he doesn’t always become the hero, but he’s always a Blazer. Time is a flat circle, and so forth.

You can imagine Damian Lillard in another jersey – from the Laker’s forum blue and gold to the Knicks’ orange and blue – but that picture rings wrong in the mind. The only colors that fit Lillard is red and white; the only logo that makes sense is the pinwheel. It’s as if Lillard’s a recompense from the basketball gods – for Oden, Roy, the Jail Blazers, everything the franchise has had to deal for what seemed like countless millennia.

 

[maxiep]

I think Brandon is done with the team, at least for the foreseeable future. I'm not sure it was an amicable split especially after he tried to comeback with Minnesota. Maybe in a few years down the road...

I was at a birthday party a few weeks ago and Nate Robinson was there. After my obligatory "Huck The Fuskies" comment, I asked him about Roy. He says he's struggling with retirement--the mind is willing, but the body isn't able.

Once you have enough money to buy pretty much everything you want, it becomes unimportant. I bet Roy would give back every penny of that contract to have a couple more years with healthy knees.

 

[B-Roy]

I was at a birthday party a few weeks ago and Nate Robinson was there. After my obligatory "Huck The Fuskies" comment, I asked him about Roy. He says he's struggling with retirement--the mind is willing, but the body isn't able.

Once you have enough money to buy pretty much everything you want, it becomes unimportant. I bet Roy would give back every penny of that contract to have a couple more years with healthy knees.

That's....really depressing. I still get sad watching Roy highlights.

 

[maxiep]

That's....really depressing. I still get sad watching Roy highlights.

What is so similar with Dame and Roy is their cold blooded nature. It's amazing to think that in such a short time we had two All Star youngsters who were so mature beyond their years.

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm not sure specifically why, but I still have a bad taste in my mouth about how Roy left the team. Didn't he talk some shit about the organization on his way out?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I was at a birthday party a few weeks ago and Nate Robinson was there. After my obligatory "Huck The Fuskies" comment, I asked him about Roy. He says he's struggling with retirement--the mind is willing, but the body isn't able.

Once you have enough money to buy pretty much everything you want, it becomes unimportant. I bet Roy would give back every penny of that contract to have a couple more years with healthy knees.

Damn, that is depressing. I feel for him.

 

[magnifier661]

I can't do comparisons about Roy vs. Lillard. Roy has a special place in my heart that I can never take out. There have been some epic moments throughout his career that further stapled my fandom as a Blazerfanatic. So I would just like to express I love them both. They are both extremely special players that have become something special to Portland.

 

[blazedanugz]

what if...somehow...roy didnt retire...that team still imploded and we still traded gerald wallace for that pick. roy miraculously came back and we had roy, aldridge and damian...my blazer dream team.
very wishful thinking

 

[magnifier661]

what if...somehow...roy didnt retire...that team still imploded and we still traded gerald wallace for that pick. roy miraculously came back and we had roy, aldridge and damian...my blazer dream team.
very wishful thinking

Or.... There was some medical breakthrough where they can repair him to 100%? His window comes up and he rejoins this team in a year or 2?

 

[maxiep]

I'm not sure specifically why, but I still have a bad taste in my mouth about how Roy left the team. Didn't he talk some shit about the organization on his way out?

It was a brutal decision to cut him via amnesty. Of course he was bitter. In his mind, he could still play. I wouldn't expect anything less. B-Roy is a hell of a competitor.

In his heart, I'm sure he understands why the Blazers had to do it. It doesn't make it any easier to accept, however.