Bon Voyage, Brandon Roy: Why the Portland Trailblazers Must Bid Farewell

November 4th, 2011 by Cecil Riley Leave a reply »
Brandon Roy is an excellent example of what an NBA player is supposed to be. 

Hardworking and diligent, Roy has overcome tremendous obstacles to realize his dream to play in the NBA.  He conquered a learning disability to earn a four-year degree at the University of Washington and was selected sixth overall in the 2006 NBA Draft. 

He was the Rookie of the Year in 2007, finishing his inaugural season at an average of 16.8 points and four assists per game.  This was all done while demonstrating the poise and leadership that made him a Naismith Award finalist in his senior season in Seattle. 

He has been a major factor in the resurgence of the Portland Trailblazers, who were marred by mediocre play and questionable character in the early 2000s.  In his five professional seasons, Roy has had a major hand in guiding the Blazers to the playoffs on three occasions.  He is a three-time All-Star and has been anointed as the face of the Portland Trailblazers.

However, as painful as it may be to Blazer faithful, the time has come to part ways with Brandon Roy.

It is the harsh reality of sports, b ...

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