FROM CBS... DAY AFTER Part of McMillan's hesitancy seems to stem from Roy's uncertain health. Roy has always been a quiet leader, but his steady production has pulled Portland through in the past. Roy suffered a knee injury in a Nov. 13 game against the New Orleans Hornets, and isn't expected back on the court until Nov. 26. It's difficult to be an emotional leader while wearing street clothes, as Roy was at Portland's shootaround Thursday. Roy struck an optimistic tone when talking with reports, though, saying Oden's injury isn't crippling for the franchise's goals of competing for an NBA title. "I don’t think it’s lost. I don’t think it’s lost. It’s adversity and something that we have to deal with. We wish it wasn’t like this, but it is." He repeated McMillan's us-against-the-world take, saying the team's resolve remains strong despite external voices predicting failure. "The team seems good. People outside the team are a little concerned, but these guys dealt with a lot of it last year. We’re so focused, we play so many games, it’s hard to sit back and think about the outside things that we’ve had to deal with. The guys are focused and I’m just trying to do my best to keep those guys positive." Perhaps the best news for Blazers fans: Roy also sounded more upbeat when talking about the health of his own knee and the mood of the team. "It’s something that a number of doctors have told me that I can play with and still play at a high level ... My spirits have been picked up a lot. It’s just something I’ve got to deal with. I’m a lot more confident dealing with it now than I was a week ago. That’s expected. Anytime you get injured you’re always a little concerned. I’m feeling better about it and just trying to get back on the court." Roy told CBSSports.com that he had spoken with Oden briefly on Wednesday. "His spirits were down. As expected. He’ll bounce back from it. Not in a day or two, but in time, he’ll bounce back. Just for him as a person, I told him to forget basketball. We care about you as a friend and somebody that I’ve been close to for the last few years. He’ll be alright. Words aren’t going to cheer him up today, but in time it will make him feel better."
that makes me feel better that doctors said he cans till play at a high level....but my heart has already pulled a greg odens knee and shattered all over the floor.
I liked reading it. It's the first thing in a week related to the Blazers that hasn't made me sick to my stomach. Brandon sounds optimistic. They're all used to not having Greg playing, so if Roy can keep the swelling down and be effective, and if the Lakers, Celtics, Magic, and Heat stars all get hurt, there is a chance!
would you have rather read... "out for season" this is not the time to get picky. any positive roy news even for a day is good news
I am not laughing at any of you. I am laughing at Roy thinking our team, with Oden all but gone forever and his own knees deteriorating with each outing, still being a championship contender.
That's a silly thing to say. Yhy whould I be proud that Brandon Roy made a stupid comment? I think it's great that he thinks so highly of our team, but I think most rational people didn't think we had a huge championship window before the injuries, much less after them.
