Well, none of those other guys are here anymore either, but I'm not ready to "move on". Roy was one of the best players in franchise history and played his heart out while here. Move on if you like, but don't tell me what to do. I prefer to enjoy the many fun memories of his excellent play and many game winning shots. I'm not sure why you think I should forget those just because he's attempting a comeback with another team. The Blazers CHOSE to amnesty him. Otherwise, he could be attempting his comeback in a Blazer uniform. BNM
Maybe that's your opinion, but to me it's as silly as saying Durant wasn't anything special because he couldn't get the Thunder out of the first round until what, his 4th year?
durant - westbrook = crap (durant+westbrook) - harden = crap durant + westbrook + harden = playoffs every year therefor, harden = goat
I expect Roy to be at about the level he was in the last season for us. He averaged 12.2 ppg in a slow-down style, so I expect he'll get about 15 ppg. IF he stays healthy. I don't see him really fitting in with their style once Rubio comes back, but we'll see. Good luck to him, hope his knees hold up.
I am truly happy of the prospects of watching BRoy play again. I'm sickened that it won't be in Red & Black! He was not only a great player - he was a great character guy. He changed the face of the franchise when the franchise desparately needed it. I will always wonder what transpired between BRoy and Management however. I believe that we fans have been kept in the dark as to his retirement / amnesty business and I for one think that there is MUCH more to the story. Very bothersome to me - especially now watching him (no knee braces) and seemingly healthy. I will never wish ill thoughts of BRoy. But I would sure like to learn the truth of how and why he departed! Finally....I'm just VERY HAPPY he's not wearing the Piss & Purple!
I agree with you on this. I wish Roy luck, and I enjoyed him being a Blazer, but I don't feel any pain watching him play for another team. He was the best player for a Blazers team that was mediocre and never lived up to its great potential... I'm not hung up on him, in particular. Ed O.
Interesting. Maybe there was more love for him if you lived here and town and were surrounded by other people that loved him.
Probably not. I grew up in Portland and lived there my entire life until 6 years ago. I have friends that feel the same way most of you feel, but I never got that attached.
I'm just saying, maybe it's easier to get attached if you are surrounded by the hype and other Blazer fans. At Brandon's pinnacle, you couldn't go anywhere here in town without people coming up and talking about his play....... I'm sure it was the same with Yao down there. If you are surrounded by that buzz, it's easy to get caught up in it!
I visit this damn site just about everyday, and watch every single game. You don't think I got all that?
Just think if you are around, you'd feel the vibe better then over the internet. Shit, I had to watch the Duck game from my hotel room in NY 2 weeks ago...... it was nothing like watching it at Autzen or even here in Portland with all my boys. Felt disconnected.
No. If you are a REAL Blazer fan..... BRoy was the best player to wear the Red & Black and represent since I can remember. And I live in Canada now.
I for one am still sickened that he's not on the team. And, while I'm happy for him on a human level, I just can't stand to know he's capable of playing - and that he's wearing a different uniform. BRoy was just that special in my opinion.
My dad took me to the very first Blazer game vs. Cleveland, and I've been a fan ever since. I lived through the 77-78 team crumbling before my eyes and this stretch is worse. As a Blazer fan, I've never been more depressed about the state of the team.
