The Official I Still Believe In Brandon Roy Thread!

[roywonder07]

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I know most have jumped off the Roy bandwagon, so I thought I would create an official thread in support of Roy. He's only been with the Blazers for a short period of time, but boy has he given us a lot of good times and memories. Plus we probably would've been swept by the Mavs without his contributions. Feel free to add to this thread.

For a good read on how Roy can still be effective as a starter read this article on Roy

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Believe in him? Hell, I've seen him.

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Believe in him? Hell, I've seen him.

Agreed. I'll believe again when I see evidence he can play at the "Roy" level on a consistent, rather than sporadic, basis.

Right now he kind of reminds me of Tracy McGrady after his injuries. He was/is a shell of his former self with an occasional outburst that reminds you of the player he used to be.

It is nice to see the occasional Roy outburst but he is not someone on whom you can trust.

Gramps...

 

[Blaze01]

The problem with Roy is his max level contract....

As a guy comng off the bench at a median salary, I think most fans would love to have him in that role and at that price level.. But as a max level player strangling your cap space and whining about starting and more touches? Yeah, he has to go...

 

[Natebishop3]

Whether you believe in him or not, I have a feeling he'll be gone if there's an amnesty clause.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Whether you believe in him or not, I have a feeling he'll be gone if there's an amnesty clause.

Here's hoping.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I know most have jumped off the Roy bandwagon, so I thought I would create an official thread in support of Roy. He's only been with the Blazers for a short period of time, but boy has he given us a lot of good times and memories. Plus we probably would've been swept by the Mavs without his contributions. Feel free to add to this thread.

For a good read on how Roy can still be effective as a starter read this article on Roy

What does Roy having no menisci and his production on the court taking a precipitous dive last year have to do with "belief" or "bandwagons?" It's sad, it's unfortunate, it sucks for the team, but it is what is. So if you want to reminisce about the good times, there's no harm in that, but expecting "that guy" to show up again anything more than sporadically is foolishness.

As for me, I've never been that sentimental so I'm moving on.

 

[THE HCP]

" It's sad, it's unfortunate, it sucks for the team, but it is what is. So if you want to reminisce about the good times, there's no harm in that, but expecting "that guy" to show up again anything more than sporadically is foolishness.

Bam! Well typed!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk..... Cause I'm a balla'!

 

[44Thrilla]

Is Danny Ainge officially off the hook for the Telfair deal now?

 

[McNicholicious]

I honestly think he could be a great 6th man. That jason Terry/ Manu Ginobli type player. Sure he will be severely overpaid, but I still think he can produce for this team. We need bench scoring, there is no question about that, I think if he understands that role he could be great for us. Time will really tell though, he may not even be on the team long enough to truly find out if he can play that role.

 

[Blazinaway]

Whether you believe in him or not, I have a feeling he'll be gone if there's an amnesty clause.

U said it perfectly.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Is Danny Ainge officially off the hook for the Telfair deal now?

A maxed-out Roy on one leg is still >>>>>>>>> Telfair. So, no.

 

[44Thrilla]

A maxed-out Roy on one leg is still >>>>>>>>> Telfair. So, no.

yeah, I'm sure Ainge is pissed that he was forced to trade Ratliff and Telfair for KG, and that he doesn't have Brandon Roy signed on a max deal.

 

[DeanMoriarty]

What does Roy having no menisci and his production on the court taking a precipitous dive last year have to do with "belief" or "bandwagons?" It's sad, it's unfortunate, it sucks for the team, but it is what is. So if you want to reminisce about the good times, there's no harm in that, but expecting "that guy" to show up again anything more than sporadically is foolishness.

As for me, I've never been that sentimental so I'm moving on.

Exactly.

Brandon Roy knows that he isn't the same player anymore. He said he has to accept it and move on and adapt. Fans have to do that, too. Don't ask for ridiculous expectations from someone who has already given you so much. He gave us good years and memories but you have to appreciate him for who he is. Whether he plays at a high level once again or becomes a 8 ppg player for the rest of his career, show him love and respect. He deserves that much.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

All I can say on this........is.......... As one poster pointed out, Roy "intentionally" displayed a lack of athleticism in college so that he could become a more complete basketball player. Since this is obviously reality, Roy should have no problem being the star he is while crawling up and down the basketball court. Guaran-sheed!

 

[Haakzilla]

...the sooner B.Roy comes to terms with being a 6th man, the better off the Blazers are going to be! A 2nd unit of PG2, Roy, Batum, PF2, Oden could be very lethal!

 

[Pinwheel1]

I honestly think he could be a great 6th man. That jason Terry/ Manu Ginobli type player. Sure he will be severely overpaid, but I still think he can produce for this team. We need bench scoring, there is no question about that, I think if he understands that role he could be great for us. Time will really tell though, he may not even be on the team long enough to truly find out if he can play that role.

I don't think he will be as effective coming off the bench as Wes will. Wes will bring more energy.

I think his role will be to spread the floor while LMA, Wallace and Felton attack the basket. Roy has a mid range JUMP shot from anywhere on the floor. As well as a good 3 ball. (And don't bother giving me stats because I don't give a shit about them for players that I watch every game) I know Brandon can shoot.

I am not expecting too much from him. I am expecting him to make others better by merely being on the court. If he trys to dominate the ball then that will be a problem. But if he runs a pick and pop with LMA ocassionaly then I think it will keep the D honest. But no doubt Felton needs to run the offense. If Roys understand this he will be a great asset. I still want to see Wes half the game at SG, but I want them both to be alternating O/D at the end of the game.

But make no mistake he does not need to be the focal point of the offense. After 44 minutes, nate knows who is on. Could be a different guy each night. He does like to expose the mis-match.

Roy will only be gone if there is a hard cap. Won't happen. We will see next year if he can adapt to his new role. We need him too, because we need his shooting ability.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I still believe!

 

[jlprk]

Roy is now about as good as our rookie #51 pick Diebler will be when experienced. I think Roy can still play in the NBA as a low sub for spot minutes. But unlike Diebler, Roy has a leader's attitude that will irritate teammates and coach, because his play won't earn it.

Going to another NBA team will lose his ego baggage of holding too much sway with teammates, coach, and media. They will treat him differently there and painfully force some humility into him. It might work out and he'll last as a Diebler-quality player.

If I'm wrong, he'll rise to become some team's 7th or 8th man, waddling around and helping out. Good at several things, great at none. I hope so, but his baggage makes it impossible to happen here.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Roy is now about as good as our rookie #51 pick Diebler will be when experienced. I think Roy can still play in the NBA as a low sub for spot minutes. But unlike Diebler, Roy has a leader's attitude that will irritate teammates and coach, because his play won't earn it.

Going to another NBA team will lose his ego baggage of holding too much sway with teammates, coach, and media. They will treat him differently there and painfully force some humility into him. It might work out and he'll last as a Diebler-quality player.

If I'm wrong, he'll rise to become some team's 7th or 8th man, waddling around and helping out. Good at several things, great at none. I hope so, but his baggage makes it impossible to happen here.

Wow I am now really excited about Diebler!

 

[Mediocre Man]

I still believe!

Wait, what?

 

[Blaze01]

Even if Roy accepts his backup role and loses the attitude, develops a better mid ragne shooting game, the problem is his max level salary....

I just don't see any other option for POR BUT to use amnesty on him....

You have big contracts coming up with Oden, Batum and now Felton....and POR next year will have the 3rd highest payroll in the NBA....

If they keep Roy, then likely they will have to say goodbye to 1 or 2 of those three players, especially if there is some form of hard cap (then it could get really ugly)...or pay a MASSIVE luxury tax bill, and for what? a team that will struggle to get out the 1st round and advance no further?

 

[jwhoops11]

Agreed. I'll believe again when I see evidence he can play at the "Roy" level on a consistent, rather than sporadic, basis.

Right now he kind of reminds me of Tracy McGrady after his injuries. He was/is a shell of his former self with an occasional outburst that reminds you of the player he used to be.

It is nice to see the occasional Roy outburst but he is not someone on whom you can trust.

Gramps...

While I see where you're coming from Gramps, I honestly feel like I need to see a full season of Roy, to determine what and what not we can "trust" him to provide. He played a shortened season last year, and missed time in the playoffs the year before after the knee surgeries. We haven't seen a healthy Brandon (whatever his 100% is going to be) in a long time. I've pretty much relugated myself to the idea he's not ever going to be the same Brandon I remember, but I still hold out hope that he can be a very productive player in a shorter amount of minutes each night. Instead of the 23-5-5 we were used to, maybe 14-3-3? Don't know, not sure, but he's still a young guy and has plenty of time to re-invent himself as a key clog to the Blazers machine. It just may be he becomes 6 man of the year canidate every year instead of All-Star.