That was an awesome article. Quick did a great job. I'm glad to hear that Roy isn't letting guys bicker or complain. It's very encouraging.
Over the weekend I rewatched Roy's 52 point game last year against Phoenix to get pumped up for the season. We're very lucky to have Roy. On and off the court he's a very special player.
Pretty disappointed that any of our players would have this kind of attitude to begin with. There's that old mantra "you play like you practice".
It'd have to be someone new to the team to think that you can take it easy during a Nate practice... maybe a rookie and a new free agent signing.
This guy never fails to impress me. Brandon isn't just all talk and saying a title is important and blah blah. He truly wants it, and I love that he's going to be here for a long time.
I always loved Brandon - but I think I really got to understand how much he wants it - when we lost in Utah at the end of the 13 games win streak. The team looked dead-tired. Utah was playing fantastic ball - and there was one guy that was going 100% all the time, diving after loose balls, running on defense trying to stop the fast break. And that was Roy. From the moment on - I am not questioning him in any way or shape. People could say they would do a CP3 for Roy from here to tomorrow - I am not buying it. This guy is the real deal. If Brandon wants to have Zach Randolph as the starting point guard, I am buying it, if he thinks Mediocre Man should be the coach - I am on board, if he tells us that David Coulthard is the new starting SF - I am endorsing it...
You gotta love this story. When the coach and the best player on a team are on the same page, everybody else has to get onboard--or hit the road. We're so lucky to have Roy in Portland.
What if Roy wanted to get rid of KP? Is that like a reprise of the irresistable force/immovable object connundrum?
I'm reminded of the team previews on NBA TV. They interviewed Roy extensively and he said that the best players are always the hardest workers. He has to work hard because he knows Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are and he can't get tired because they don't. Seems like he expects exactly the same attitude from the team. I am also reminded of Jordan who did not hesitate to call out when need be. You Go Roy.
I have a total man-crush on Roy. I loved him in college. I bought season tickets the day after they drafted him. He has done even better then I thought he would. I tend to get a bit choked up at times when he announced to start the games. He is the only Blazer I hope I never meet in person. I would just jump around like a giddy school girl which I wouldn't ever live down.
I bought my season tickets the day after we drafted him as well. I knew he was going to be the best player from that draft. Knew he should have went #1, and felt pretty strongly about him becoming the superstar he is becoming, not peaking after year 1 or 2. I bought the tickets wanting to be able to see him grow as a superstar.
