Truehoop loves some Roy
Henry Abbott just put up a post all about Brandon Roy's game, ostensibly to educate folks on the East Coast who don't get to (won't try to) see him much. He breaks down everything Brandon did during the Hornets game. Even for those of us who follow closely and think we know what Brandon's game is all about, it's worth a read. The man just has phenomenal control over his entire body and preternatural understanding of where everyone is at all times. I cannot stress enough how amazing of a player and person he is. What a great block for this team to build on!
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that catch and shoot
The highlight clip inclludes this stat:
Longest win streak after getting a #1 pick:
01 - 02 Wizards 9 games
76 - 77 Rockets 9 games
70 - 71 Pistons 9 games
07 - 07 Blazers 8 games
WOW!
And I think we may be the only team to make such a streak without that #1 pick.
by greyhound9 on Dec 19, 2007 9:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
in fairness
Still a nice achievment by the Blazers and it shows 1) we were lucky to get the top pick 2) Roy's a stud and 3) other guys, especially Outlaw have really stepped up in this stretch.
by jksnake99 on Dec 19, 2007 11:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A little more on Roy...
1.) Roy always paces himself. Last year, I didn't really understand why we never saw ROY WONDER for 48 minutes. Sure, we'd see flashes where he would score our last 8 points in the fourth quarter, but he never really took over a game from start to finish. This year, we're beginning to see why. Roy is confident in is his own game to the point where he doesn't need to "test the waters" in the early goings, like most young players. Even when he was struggling, he approached every game the same way - "My shot will be there, let's get my teammates going..."
2.) Roy also has an extremely effective ability to make himself small and then explode to the basket. If you look at pretty much any picture of him dribbling towards the hole (or watch any highlight footage), he leans over at almost a 75 degree angle and bends his knees, so that he's about 6'1" heading into the lane. Then, once he's around the hoop, he explodes upwards and the transition from a 6'1" guard to a 6'6" guard (plus whatever his vertical is) causes all sorts of problems for shot blockers around the league.
3.) Roy is also crazy strong with the ball. I don't know how much he can bench, but my guess is that it would be a lot more than you'd anticipate just by watching his game. At first, I thought he was kind of built like Rip Hamilton (who has a shooter's build), but as I watch his game and how he handles contact around the basket- I'm more reminded of Jason Richardson (and a little of Baron Davis as he's kind of the prototypical strong guard).
You'll notice that when either player attacks the basket, they rarely ever go to the floor regardless of who is contesting their shot. Roy posterized Tyson Chandler early on in the game, and it looked like Chandler really wanted revenge. Later, the two players met head on (in the air) on a lay-up attempt and Brandon Roy absorbed the contact, adjusted his body ever so slightly and still finished. I just don't think his defenders appreciate how strong he is...
4.) I'm sure this applies to other guards as well, but the league really needs to assess how to officiate when Roy is in the paint because you rarely ever see him go flying into the first row of the stands (a la Manu or D-Wade). Instead, (and we've all seen this before) Roy takes his beating, adjusts, and still gets up a shot attempt. When this happens, it seems like the logic is "Well, he got it off, there couldn't have been much more than incidental contact..." but this isn't true at all. It's endlessly frustrating to watch Roy absorb all kinds of bumps, bruises and horse collar tackles (if your Chandler) only to get a missed lay-up out of the deal.
They should officiate based on the D-Wade logic: Excerpt from NBA Rule Book Section 112.i.b "If Dwyane Wade misses a lay-up, he was fouled." Can we add an addendum to this to include B-Roy?
by Champs2009 on Dec 19, 2007 10:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Points Champs2009!
by drawingjeremy on Dec 19, 2007 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
one more point to Roy driving the lane
He gets swatted often but he rarely gets the foul call... becasue the ball never comes loose. Better to hold onto the ball and get a shot attempt than hope for a whistle.
by NWfan on Dec 19, 2007 3:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The D Wade
by Jack Burton on Dec 19, 2007 10:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
That was sweet too
by tominhawaii on Dec 19, 2007 12:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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