Moments In Time: Trail Blazers Brandon Roy…Take a Bow!
Lifelong northwest hoops fan Steve Lee point out some great career accomplishments by the now retired Brandon Roy in his Moments In Time Blazers tribute. The former Portland Trailblazers, Washington Huskies, and Garfield High School wonder boy. Roy proved that he didn't need to score in order to be a threat for the Blazers.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
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Report: Brandon Roy In Spain, Offered Contract To Play In Spanish League
There was no disclaimer that came with the report out of Spain today that the Portland Trail Blazers retired all-star guard Brandon Roy had arrived to meet with a team there and has been offered a contract for the rest of the season, so consider this the warning call.
The Spanish-based website Solobasket reported the rumor with a number of other basketball sites around Spain leaving...
Via Crossover Chronicles
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
CAREER CUT FAR TOO SHORT
Report: Brandon Roy to retire
The Portland Trail Blazers guard, who has battled injuries throughout his career, is expected to announce his retirement due to a degenerative knee condition.
Via Sports-Kings
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Trail Blazers use amnesty on injured G Roy
Brandon Roy's career officially came to an end Thursday after the Portland Trail Blazers used their amnesty provision on the injured guard.Roy told the Trail Blazers he was retiring with what doctors have called a career-ending knee injury. The 27-year-old will earn the balance remaining on his contract and will be placed on waivers, which he's expected to clear.The 2007...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
Brandon Roy retires: Trail Blazers acting GM Chad Buchanan calls Roy a 'Blazer for life' (video)
On a day described at the Trail Blazers practice facility by members of the team as emotional, shocking and sad, acting general manager Chad Buchanan speaks to the media, confirming the news Brandon Roy will retire due to degenerative knees.
Via oregonlive.com
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December 10, 2011
Brandon Roy Retires:Taking A Look At His Short NBA Career
Brandon Roy shocked the NBA and Blazers fans when he announced yesterday that he’ll retire after the doctors told him that he can’t play basketball anymore.
Coming out of Washington as one of NCAA’s top players back then, he was one of the rare ones to play four years in times when players are jumping into the pros after their first year.
B-Roy had quite a success...
Via Hardcourt Mayhem
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December 10, 2011
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December 10, 2011
UW’s Greatest? Brandon Roy you will be missed!
UW Huskies hoops blogger K-Shell tells us the Washington Huskies possible greatest player Brandon Roy is going to be missed by the Washington Huskies and Portland Trail Blazers fans as well as fans of good people. When Roy came to UW it marked a change in culture as he was the first big time recruit to stay home.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
Reports: Blazers' Roy expected to retire
Brandon Roy is expected to announce his medical retirement from the Portland Trail Blazers because of degenerative knees, according to multiple reports.
The three-time All-Star, who has had three knee surgeries in the past 18 months, could confirm his decision as soon as Friday, according to reports.
Blazers coach Nate McMillan said earlier in the week that Roy could start for...
Via Fox Sports
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December 09, 2011
Blazers talk to Roy, say they expect him in camp
The Portland Trail Blazers expect guard Brandon Roy to be ready for training camp.
Roy, who had trouble last season with both of his knees, met with team executives to discuss his future. He told them he felt great and was ready to help the in any way he could.
There have been reports that the Blazers planned to use an amnesty clause in the league's new labor agreement to waive...
Via AP on Fox
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December 05, 2011
NBA Appreciation Day: Brandon Roy Tribute
Since Brandon Roy recently announced his medical retirement, bloggers from around the internet have payed homage to the young shooting guard to was forced to leave the game he loves far too soon. I’ve decided it’s about time I do the same, and what better way to use an NBA Appreciation Day post? So, with no further explaination necessary, here’s my favorite...
Via NBA 24/7 365
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December 16, 2011
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December 16, 2011
Trail Blazers History - NBA All Stars
With the news this week that LaMarcus Aldridge made the NBA all star team I thought I'd dig up a little Blazers history and tell you who's made it to the game before him from Rip City.
Trail Blazers All-Stars
Clyde Drexler (8): 1986, 1988-94
Sidney Wicks (4): 1972-75
Maurice Lucas (3): 1977-78
Brandon Roy (3): 2008-10
Kevin Duckworth (2): 1989, 1991...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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2 days ago
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2 days ago
Brandon Roy to Announce Medical Retirement
As reported by ESPN, the young career of Portland’s All-Star guard Brandon Roy will be cut short due degenerative knee issues.
"This is a very difficult and painful day," Roy said in a statement released by the team. "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...
Via Celtics Life
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December 10, 2011
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December 10, 2011
The 5 players I wish still played for my Portland Trail Blazers
And 1 I don’t…
In a state with only one major sports team, the Portland Trailblazers have held down the Oregon pro sports scene since 1970. While there is a huge following for Oregon amateur sports, one has to wonder if the Northwest could afford another MLB team or an expansion NHL club (though Seattle is the more likely location).
With one championship, eleven retired...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy set to retire
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has undergone six knee surgeries in his basketball career. According to ESPN, bad knees will force Roy to retire before the season begins.
ESPN reports “Sources say Roy has privately conceded his ongoing knee trouble would have inevitably led to a reduced role, and given his close connection with the Portland community the former All...
Via Digital Sports Daily
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Blazers will not use amnesty clause on G Roy
The Portland Trail Blazers will not use the amnesty clause on All-Star guard Brandon Roy.
Blazers team president told the Oregonian late Monday that "we expect Brandon to be a part of this team when the season starts."
Roy, who has $63 million remaining on his contract, has had multiple operations that have left him without cartilage in both knees.
A three-time All-Star...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
The Legend, The Natural, Brandon Roy
“Roy is probably the best player I’ve played against. To me he is the best shooting guard. Not on defense now, defense is kind of suspect. He’s the best player I’ve played against, outside from a guy from my hood in Queensbridge. A guy named Mike Chafley. He went to jail a couple of years when he was 15 or 16 years old, but he was the best player I played against, and now...
Via Hooped Up: Atlanta Hawks
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December 11, 2011
Brandon Roy: Looking back on a 'great ride' (links)
Reporters look back at Brandon Roy's short, but brilliant, basketball career
Via oregonlive.com
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December 12, 2011
LaMarcus Aldridge – Savior for the TrailBlazers. Possible 2012 NBA all star!
Book It! Feb. 26 in Orlando
Where the hell would the Portland Trail Blazers be without LaMarcus Aldridge? I would say looking forward to the next draft lottery.
He has been Portland’s best player since Brandon Roy’s knees gave up on him and he is having another fantastic season.
As of February 5th he has the Blazers in the thick of the playoff race and he leads the...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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6 days ago
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6 days ago
Brandon Roy says he knew it was just a matter of time: 'I have to think about my family'
The former Blazers franchise cornerstone is still coming to terms with the abrupt end of his storied career.
Via oregonlive.com
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December 16, 2011
Blazers Insider: The Brandon Roy amnesty case presents difficult decisions on both sides
The former All-Star's fate rests on whether he can accept and fulfill a lesser role on the team.
Via oregonlive.com
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December 01, 2011
Report: Trail Blazers G Roy to announce retirement
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is planning to announce his retirement due to his ailing knees, ESPN's Chris Broussard reported on Friday.The decision could come as early as today, Broussard said.
The three-time All-Star guard admitted that his ongoing knee issues would inevitably lead to a reduced role, according to ESPN sources. Roy also noted that he did not wish...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Now Brandon Roy Might Even Start For Portland
Last time I mentioned the current state of Brandon Roy and the Portland Trailblazers on these blogwaves it appeared an epic run together, that once looked as promising as any in the Association, was coming to a close.
There were reports of Portland's plans to use the Amnesty Clause on Roy immediately, not even bringing him into the facility for training camp, and the heroic...
Via Crossover Chronicles
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Blazers show Roy that loyalty still exists in sports
SHANE SMITH
When modern sporting games were at their inception, it was believed that games like baseball and basketball would instill a form of virtue lacking from the sporting culture emerging in early America. These games would teach children and men the virtues of life: how to win and lose gracefully, how to work within a team, and how to demonstrate patriotism and respect...
Via Juiced Sports Blog
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
CRUTCHES CREW
NBA players who lost greatness to injuries
Gone to soon.
Via Halestorm Sports
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December 23, 2011
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December 23, 2011
Brandon Roy: Sometime Nice Guys Do Win
It seemed all but a foregone conclusion that the Portland Trailblazers’ organization was going to be using the amnesty clause because there seemed like there was no way that the organization would risk getting burned in contract situations with Brandon Roy and Greg Oden. However, the organization shocked the world by rewarding loyalty something that rarely happens in...
Via Sports Report 360
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
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