Roy to retire today????

[Fez Hammersticks]

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[Pinwheel1]

No what Kerby is saying is that if Roy wanted to screw the Blazers he could pull a Darius and come back and play for somebody else with the express purpose of putting his contract back on the Blazers' books for the life of his contract ... I think the question being raised is whether or not Roy is trying to leverage the Blazers to use the amnesty on him so he can go somewhere else and play.

That would be doubtfull since Roy said a couple of weeks ago he would retire if the amnesty was used on him. Now this guy is suggesting he wants to be cut? I don't think so

 

[BlazerBeav5]

Video made last year but what a great title for it as it now has more meaning then just the game.

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[PtldPlatypus]

And to think that part of the reason we didn't draft KD was because we already had Roy . . .

And the same reason we drafted Bowie over Jordan ... maybe there's a lesson to be learned here?

Or passing on Deron Williams and Paul because we had Telfair. Or that we picked the wrong time to ignore medical reports.

This all tells me that the Indianapolis Colts would be fools to pass up Andrew Luck because they already have Payton Manning.

 

[ppilot]

The injury that ended up killing his career happened against the fucking Lakers.

Too be completely fair he knees were fucked to begin with, so the clock was ticking on career from the beginning. Unfortunately as fans we didn't realize how bad it was

 

[craigehlo]

This all tells me that the Indianapolis Colts would be fools to pass up Andrew Luck because they already have Payton Manning.

Also not listed was passing on CP3 and DWill because we had Telfair. Another Blazer classic.

 

[e_blazer]

Damn!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Also not listed was passing on CP3 and DWill because we had Telfair. Another Blazer classic.

Sure it was. Charcoal Filtered brought that up.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

You know how Brandon liked to have the ball in his hands, sort of so he could control what happened next? If he had broken down in the next couple weeks and Portland had amnestied him, then he would have had to go to the team that was able to bid highest for him. His life would have kind of been in the hands of Larry Miller. So Brandon reached over and ripped the ball out of Miller's hands and took off down the court.....

 

[Duckhook]

Wouldn't the Blazers almost HAVE to amnesty Roy even if he's retiring to avoid the Darius Miles dilemma?

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

My only fear is that this becomes Miles II. B Roy is a competitive guy. If he has anything left, I think he would try again in the future. If the new CBA does not have a provision to stop what happened with Miles, we should amnesty Roy to make sure he never comes back on our books.

 

[craigehlo]

Wouldn't the Blazers almost HAVE to amnesty Roy even if he's retiring to avoid the Darius Miles dilemma?

Holding on to the amnesty is worth more than getting a little MLE bump.

The Blazers will have some nice cap room next summer with Roy, Felton, Camby and possibly Wallace all coming off the books. Unfortuntaly it's the worst FA market I've ever seen.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

My only fear is that this becomes Miles II. B Roy is a competitive guy. If he has anything left, I think he would try again in the future. If the new CBA does not have a provision to stop what happened with Miles, we should amnesty Roy to make sure he never comes back on our books.

I think Roy just wants to have enough knees left to enjoy his money and play with his kids.

 

[Nikolokolus]

My only fear is that this becomes Miles II. B Roy is a competitive guy. If he has anything left, I think he would try again in the future. If the new CBA does not have a provision to stop what happened with Miles, we should amnesty Roy to make sure he never comes back on our books.

I know this might sound a little bit cynical, but it may be that Roy wants to be amnestied and is using the medical retirement (and the threat of coming back ala Darius Miles) as leverage.

 

[Pinwheel1]

You know how Brandon liked to have the ball in his hands, sort of so he could control what happened next? If he had broken down in the next couple weeks and Portland had amnestied him, then he would have had to go to the team that was able to bid highest for him. His life would have kind of been in the hands of Larry Miller. So Brandon reached over and ripped the ball out of Miller's hands and took off down the court.....

More than likely that would have been next year, but same result. Except for the fact that Brandon would not have had to rip in out of Larry's hands. He would have gladly passed it to him.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Video made last year but what a great title for it as it now has more meaning then just the game.

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I was so lucky to have been there for that. Got tickets in section 304 (the madhouse), and had a blast once the 4th quarter started. As Roy caught the pass for the baseline shot (the foot on the line two near the end), I shouted, "Take us home, Brandon!"

And he did.

Retire #7 on the 26th. I'm down with that.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

This all tells me that the Indianapolis Colts would be fools to pass up Andrew Luck because they already have Payton Manning.

On that decision, I am torn. IMO, Peyton is the reason Indianapolis still has football. I do not think the city would have been as cooperative with the building of Lucas Oil Stadium if not for what he has done for the team. It is going to be a bad decision if we trade Luck, but as a fan ever since the team moved to Indy I cannot fathom watching Manning play for another team.

 

[Sedatedfork]

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[Nikolokolus]

On that decision, I am torn. IMO, Peyton is the reason Indianapolis still has football. I do not think the city would have been as cooperative with the building of Lucas Oil Stadium if not for what he has done for the team. It is going to be a bad decision if we trade Luck, but as a fan ever since the team moved to Indy I cannot fathom watching Manning play for another team.

I'm a Packers fan ... trust me, you'll get over it (especially if Luck is as good as advertised).

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

I know this might sound a little bit cynical, but it may be that Roy wants to be amnestied and is using the medical retirement (and the threat of coming back ala Darius Miles) as leverage.

Entirely plausible. It is wierd that the team was talking about starting him recently and he played in charity events, yet he thinks retirement is the best option.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I think Roy just wants to have enough knees left to enjoy his money and play with his kids.

I agree. Roy is much more well grounded and better person then Miles could ever be. Roy wouldnt do this out of spite. He's doing it because its the best thing for him and his family long term. I'm surprised at how little faith some of you have in B.Roy as a person. He's a class act on and off court.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Entirely plausible. It is wierd that the team was talking about starting him recently and he played in charity events, yet he thinks retirement is the best option.

Go back and read the articles - there was never a quote from a doctor. They were about feelings. That's what I thought was weird at the time.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Entirely plausible. It is wierd that the team was talking about starting him recently and he played in charity events, yet he thinks retirement is the best option.

As I recall, he didn't actually play in any of those events, though...

 

[Pinwheel1]

Entirely plausible. It is wierd that the team was talking about starting him recently and he played in charity events, yet he thinks retirement is the best option.

It's plausible if he was afraid of being cut (Amnesty) but it makes no sense if he wants to be let go.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

I agree. Roy is much more well grounded and better person then Miles could ever be. Roy wouldnt do this out of spite. He's doing it because its the best thing for him and his family long term. I'm surprised at how little faith some of you have in B.Roy as a person. He's a class act on and off court.

Above all though is he not a competitor? I would think it is going to be tough for him to be watching basketball if there is even just one game left in him.

 

[Bob Dobalina]

Canzano ever the instigator:

It was a curious play by management to declare Roy fit to start on Monday. By Friday, he's retiring? They think you're dumb.

 

[Spud147]

He's retiring out of pride?!? Just like that? We won't ever get to see him play again... ever?!? This is just so sad but a big part of me is relieved I'll never see him play in another teams' jersey. He's the anti-TMac.

I really hope they find a way to keep him on staff with the Blazers. He's a class act on and off the court and he's still got the heart of a champion. That Game 4 comeback was so exciting at the time but now it's even more meaningful for me. This is one of the last memories we'll all have of him as a player and he is definitely going out on a high note.

Best wishes to Brandon and his family and I really hope we see him on the sidelines or in the broadcasting booth for many years to come.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

John Canzano @JohnCanzanoBFT
NBA GM tells me this Roy retirement is "amazing work by Brandon's agent." Roy retires in front of Amnesty and holds all the cards.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Cazano ever the instigator:

It was a curious play by management to declare Roy fit to start on Monday. By Friday, he's retiring? They think you're dumb.

I would love to punch him in the weiner! Such a douchebag!

 

[DaLincolnJones]

You have to take your hat off to Roy, he is going out like the class act he is. Loyal to the team from day one. He needs some love from the team , a position on the bench. The players in the league like and respect him and would listen to him. Lets keep him a Blazer.