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This really has me mad
and then Brandon Roy "RETIRED"... vol. he's NOT coming back
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He could still grind it out. I understand his condition, he just needs a little rest. The game plan POR was using for him wasn't bad at all and he flourished in the playoffs.Originally Posted by airblaster503
Dude I don't think you are grasping the seriousness of his knee condition. He has no cartilage there, that isn't something that can be fixed. His knees are bone on bone. Like the doctor told him, if he continues to play like that he isn't going to be able to walk when he gets older. There is no healing and coming back from this.Originally Posted by ATGD7154xBBxMZ
They trying to Allan Houston my man
Hope he takes this season off and tries to heal and come back in better more stable condition.
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yup.Originally Posted by Mister916
Sad to see him go out like this
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Heal up Brandon Roy..
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He flourished in the playoffs? He had one good game man. He would never be able to hold up a full season, add to that the condensed schedule there is no way. You say he could grind it out, sure maybe he could, but is it worth it to not be able to walk in the future? Hell no. There is more to life than the game of basketball, just glad he realized that before things got even worse.Originally Posted by ATGD7154xBBxMZ
He could still grind it out. I understand his condition, he just needs a little rest. The game plan POR was using for him wasn't bad at all and he flourished in the playoffs.Originally Posted by airblaster503
Dude I don't think you are grasping the seriousness of his knee condition. He has no cartilage there, that isn't something that can be fixed. His knees are bone on bone. Like the doctor told him, if he continues to play like that he isn't going to be able to walk when he gets older. There is no healing and coming back from this.Originally Posted by ATGD7154xBBxMZ
They trying to Allan Houston my man
Hope he takes this season off and tries to heal and come back in better more stable condition.
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there's no way to fix those knees. at the end of the day, basketball only lasts so many years for a player. i'm sure he factored in what his life would be like after basketball if he kept playing right now and he made the right decision for himself.
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If dude was healthy last year Blazers could have won it all smh, sad ending...Penny of this era.
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I'm not all that sure he realized it but I feel he could've played a few more seasons in the right system with 6th man minutes and a walker at end of that career isn't that bad.
We'll see in the future if he tries to make a comeback.
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Originally Posted by jmause3
damn B. Roy done too soon
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You serious with that "walker at the end "
Son..
Son..
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The guy was literally minutes away from retiring following the last season (I was even thinking he'd consider it during the season, but he's a fighter). I'm more surprised that this is "news" to everyone.
His knees were so bad.
Good riddance.
Bone to bone contact. Imagine the grueling 82 games/season with that knee.
His knees were so bad.
Good riddance.
Bone to bone contact. Imagine the grueling 82 games/season with that knee.
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Seriously man?
It's pretty clear you do not grasp the severity of "no cartilage" and "bone on bone" with statements like this.
So yeah play out the scenario and be a cripple the rest of your life? Wow sounds like a great plan there buddy
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He could still grind it out. I understand his condition, he just needs a little rest. The game plan POR was using for him wasn't bad at all and he flourished in the playoffs.
this dude probably works as a stem-cell research scientist.
What are you smoking?
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Originally Posted by mogzz04
Seriously man?
It's pretty clear you do not grasp the severity of "no cartilage" and "bone on bone" with statements like this.
So yeah play out the scenario and be a cripple the rest of your life? Wow sounds like a great plan there buddy
Dude is a dummy or just trolling. If Roy continued to play he wouldn't be on a walker, he would probably be in a wheel chair. And even if it was a walker, you dude is trying to say playing a few more years of NBA basketball makes it worth it
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What are you smoking?
Damn couldn't keep it up anymore. Took the wind out of me
But real talk he could've made it in this shortened season if POR agreed to send him to a contender.
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Dem' knees mus' be shot!
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That's crazy because when he came into the league, he had so much potential. He went on a good run and demolished some teams..
I'm really upset about this. Hope he enjoys his life. Feel bad for Blazer fans too.
I'm really upset about this. Hope he enjoys his life. Feel bad for Blazer fans too.
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STATEMENTS FROM BRANDON ROY, PAUL ALLEN AND LARRY MILLER REGARDING BRANDON ROY
BRANDON ROY
"This is a very difficult and painful day. I love the game, I love the Portland Trail Blazers and I love our fans, but after consulting with my doctors, I will seek a determination that I've suffered a career ending injury, pursuant to the rules of the collective bargaining agreement.
"My family and health are most important to me and in the end this decision was about them and my quality of life. I want to thank Paul Allen, Larry Miller, Coach McMillan, the entire Trail Blazers organization and our fans for all of their love and support during my time in Portland. It was a great ride."
PAUL ALLEN
"Like every Blazer fan, I am very sad to learn that Brandon's playing days have ended. Up until Thursday night we were looking forward to seeing him back on the court Friday for the first day of practice.
"I want to personally thank Brandon for all he's done as a Trail Blazer, on and off the court. He is a true All-Star and we all rooted for him as he gave us so many amazing moments during his five years as a Blazer."
LARRY MILLER
"Brandon Roy will always be a Trail Blazer in our hearts and minds. He was an All-Star and a warrior every night that he stepped on the court and gave everything he had to help us win. He was a role model on and off the court, and through his leadership he turned us into a winning franchise once again."
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God damn shame. Started following Brandon when I was a freshman at the UW in 2006 when Roy was a senior, dude played like a poised vet his rookie season in the league and I instantly became a fan. Had a career year in the 08-09 season, and I honestly thought that Portland would be in the running for multiple 'chips during the next decade (lol).
Class act; real humble, and an all around genuine, good dude. Dude's game was like fine wine, man. Wasn't the quickest or most athletic player out there but he had a lot of what today's guards lacked: a fundamentally sound game and easily the most ambidextrous/versatile guard in the league. I agree with dude above, he IS more skilled than D-Wade but Wade relies a lot more on athleticism and is the better player.
I read that he almost declared for the NBA draft in 2002 straight outta Garfield before he committed to UW? Things might've been diff if he jumped straight into the league.
My 2nd fav player of all time behind Iverson. Gd luck to him & his future endeavors.
Class act; real humble, and an all around genuine, good dude. Dude's game was like fine wine, man. Wasn't the quickest or most athletic player out there but he had a lot of what today's guards lacked: a fundamentally sound game and easily the most ambidextrous/versatile guard in the league. I agree with dude above, he IS more skilled than D-Wade but Wade relies a lot more on athleticism and is the better player.
I read that he almost declared for the NBA draft in 2002 straight outta Garfield before he committed to UW? Things might've been diff if he jumped straight into the league.
My 2nd fav player of all time behind Iverson. Gd luck to him & his future endeavors.
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He never would have made it. Roy was LAZY in high school. His coaching staff was terrible as well, so they definitely didn't inspire him. Always the most talented player on the court, but consistently outplayed by other teams/players who wanted it more (Aaron Brooks comes to mind). He didn't truly change until about halfway through college. Four years served him well, that's for sure.
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The shot that will live forever,
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Ive been a B-Roy fan since I was in HS with him so this news hits hard to me.
All his fans knew it was coming but we just hoped that maybe there was something that could be done medically which would allow him to bounce back.I dont know what is aboutthe players I support because growing up my favorite player was Penny and in todays game it was/is Brandon...two players that we will sadly always have toimagine "what if..."
I could write a long piece about what he meant as a player to me but simply stated he was agreatplayer on the court and classy person off it whether that was atGarfield HS, the University of Washington or down in Portland. What I fear is his brilliance on the court will be lost to those in future generations as he may not have beenone of theflashiestor mostathletic players but hewas always in controland was damn near unguardable.
You will be missed on the court...
I could write a long piece about what he meant as a player to me but simply stated he was agreatplayer on the court and classy person off it whether that was atGarfield HS, the University of Washington or down in Portland. What I fear is his brilliance on the court will be lost to those in future generations as he may not have beenone of theflashiestor mostathletic players but hewas always in controland was damn near unguardable.
You will be missed on the court...
