To my knowledge we only know that is how the old CBA was structured. I haven't heard any confirmation that the new CBA is the same. In fact with the Miles fiasco I would be surprised if they didn't tweak the whole process.
Sad news, but it's the right thing to do. The guy is financially secure and there's no reason to put his body in further jeopardy. I'm sure it took a lot of courage to make this decision on his part. I respect Roy now more than ever. He could have sat on the bench and collected his contract for the next four seasons, but he didn't. You will be missed Brandon.
Like others I'm actually glad he retired (if indeed he has) as its for the best for him to call it quits. His knee problems started well before Portland drafted him and he gave all that he had health wise to the game. It would have killed me to see him ignore the realities of his situation and end up needing a wheelchair or cane to get around in his 40s... hopefully he never does. So while it's sad that his brief but brilliant career has ended, it's also good to see him make the tough but correct decision and save the last bit of his knees for a hopefully long & productive life ahead. Way to be the man one more time Brandon! His number will be retired STOMP
http://twitpic.com/7r3qor Roy spends the day at home with his kids after deciding to retire from the NBA.
My last interview with Brandon. If you aren't on Facebook, sorry! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2663221815515&set=vb.1105064218&type=2&theater
Interesting quote from Chad Buchanan: It seems to me that the injury that led to Roy having to retire dates from the end of the 2009-2010 season when Ron Artest stepped on Brandon's foot as he cut to the basket. After that, it was a constant downhill slide. It would be at least a bit of a silver lining to this crappy dark cloud if Roy's salary came off the cap now instead of next April.
Nah, he played last year, it'll just go off of last game played, April 2012 he'll come off, I would guess.
Isaiah Thomas @Isaiah_Thomas2 This season is dedicated 2 my brother Brandon Roy! He was on his way 2 b 1 of the best EVER. Sucks when bad things happen 2 GREAT people #HT
The sad thing is, this kind of thing happens. Great players have their career cut short from injuries. Penny Hardaway is a good example. Penny actually reminds me a lot of Roy in that they were both very versatile players.
Since I don't want to take the time to read the rest of the thread, I am sorry if this has been asked and or answered. Was the new CBA rule about medically retired players altered at all to prevent a team from signing Roy and playing him 1 minute for ten games or whatever to screw Portland?
