....for Durant? Switch 2009 1st Rounders? Start Rudy? I know it's a WAY out there proposal, but I'm becoming increasingly concerned about Roy's health. Sell high?
Why? I think there's a reason why you only hear about these "rumors" about Roy's health in chatrooms and not anywhere else.
Durant and this year's OKC first round pick? Hmmmm ... I'll admit it's almost tempting, but I'd pass and that's mostly because I have a major man-crush on Roy and zero objectivity when it comes to him.
I wouldn't do it if I were the Blazers. From what I've seen, the 2009 class doesn't seem to have a lot of talent and Roy > Durant enough to make up for the 1st round pick.
Why would OKC give up their first rounder, which has a good chance of being a guy like Griffin or Thabeet, who could really help their team? Durant + Thabeet > Brandon Roy Next year, we might be saying Durant > Brandon Roy, and Durant + Thabeet >>> Brandon Roy
If Rubio were expected to be in the draft, and the pick were unprotected, I'd do it without question. I don't like any of the expected players at the top of the 2009 draft, so no.
The 2009 draft really doesn't intrigue me. The best player, Griffin, would have been a mid lotto pick imo in the 2008 draft. That says a lot about the other players...... And until the Thunder start winning, Durant won't be considered better than guys like Carter, let alone Roy.
You keep thinking Thabeet is gonna be a legit nba player, get back to me in 10 years when he still sucks
seriously underestimates durant's value. i'd bet most NBA GMs building a team for the future would take durant over roy straight up.
Roy's biggest asset is his ability to continually drive to the basket with success. True it the reason he takes a pounding, but none the less it separates him from most players who are sub par at this skill. Because of this he can take a game over. (Durant right now works mostly outside.) You need a Wade or Kobe or James. Roy is at the very next level with Paul and DWill. So no i don't trade him. Plus he has intagibles that Durant has not yet shown.
Yeah, I guess I might do it- assuming OK ends up with the worst record. Durant and a top 4 pick (rubio?) would be tempting.
No real stars this year. Roy is a bonafide superstar. Durant is a star. 1st overall pick is not all that great this year, especially when it just makes our team younger. Jesus people. This is not a debate. This is not a question. Roy has played like a top 5 player in the league. Durant + 1st pick is not > Roy.
