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Downside to Roy being really good

My first reaction when Roy made the all-star team was HE MADE IT!!! YES!!! FINALLY!!! NATIONAL RECOGNITION!!!, etc. However, my second thought was, "great, this also means he'll get more rest because he won't play as much as he would have in the rookie /sophomore game." Am I the only one that feels this way?

Next, consider this idea on a long-term basis. As players get better aren't perennial all-star appearances a bad thing? That extra rest would likely be especially nice as one gets older and, ironically, more likely to make the all-star team. And, to make matters worse, if you back out the league has some punishment, or something, I believe, so refusing to show up isn't an option. In ten years if Roy has become a regular participant in this showcase I'm going to really hope that the coach (hopefully Nate, knock on wood) puts some serious limits on his minutes.

Now, take this one step further - what if Roy were to make the national team? He was already offered a spot on that practice squad thing this summer. I, for one, hope they overlook him and he never gets the chance. The additional wear and tear must be draining, especially if a player goes deep into the playoffs (crosses fingers). Look at Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan the season after they made the finals and then spent the summer with the Dream Team for evidence of the strain of constant high-level basketball. Further, Toronto already lost a player to injury in international competition.

I guess, the bottom line is that I'm selfish and don't want to share Brandon, GO, LaMarcus and potentially lower their effectiveness while playing for the Blazers. Does this sound ridiculous? Or is it a legit concern as the Blazers improve?

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Extra Rest?
Its not like a single person in the all star game plays D. Its one game, and not very many minutes. Playing with the best players in the world is not a bad thing.
"I Dare You Not to Like the Blazers" Henry Abbott

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 31, 2008 4:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

All Star= Respect= Calls from refs
I expect to see Roy's Free Throw Attempt average to go up now. All Stars that slash get calls.
The Portland Trailblazers... where dynastic happens.

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jan 31, 2008 4:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I also buy into this
"Ime caught the guy in mid-air with a fist and calmly continued his dispatching of oncoming people." -Gabe Muoneke

by hurryup09 on Jan 31, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yes, and
roy should get more FTs per game. that would really help given his style of play.
ignacio

by ignacio on Jan 31, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes...
but if we have players in the All Star game that means we are doing pretty well.  So, I don't mind.  

by JasonT on Jan 31, 2008 4:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Your concern
may have some validity, especially the national team thing. However, I'll take it over not having anyone good enough to go. The playoffs/national team/regular season combination would be difficult, especially deep playoffs. If I'm not mistaken though, people don't go more than once, right? Let's hope he goes this year, represents us, then in 4 years when we are making the championship runs he gets the pass and some time to rest. I am of course assuming the National team is the Olympic team, right? I am pretty ignorant about the workings of off-season/international basketball happenings despite the Japanese being such towering monsters on the court.

by einman77 on Jan 31, 2008 5:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

the main downside...
It gives the Warriors something to get mad about and  they are standing in the way of our run to the playoffs.

by jksnake99 on Jan 31, 2008 5:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You mean like they will punch us in the mouth
and we can't punch back (figuratively speaking of course)? I think the two losses up here al;ready got their attention.

by lee3022 on Jan 31, 2008 5:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Who sows winds collects storms.
I like Brandon Roy, whatever planet he comes from. (Bill Walton?)

by amlmart1 on Feb 1, 2008 3:21 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I sort of wish he'd been snubbed
It would have been amazing motivation for the whole team.  Now, the Warriors have it.  I'm worried that this announcement just booked Golden State a playoff spot... at our expense.

I sure hope not.

by jksnake99 on Jan 31, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I wonder if our losing of late is because our team has become comfortable.  They only win if they play their hearts out.  We've been losing a lot.  I know they're tired... still... you've got to win.
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Jan 31, 2008 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

National team
I agree that the national team can be work, but he'd learn a LOT from them as well.  He had no veteran teaching him teh tricks of the NBA.  He'd be pickin those things up by practicing with the olympic kids.

I agree on the all star, not important.  representing country and picking up new skills... i'm fond of that.

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Jan 31, 2008 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dude
Is your quote for real?  When did GO say that and where was it reported?

That's freaking awesome if it's true.

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by broggerboy19 on Feb 2, 2008 1:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you guys kidding me?
Roy is an all star...this is good...no great news.  I hope our entire starting lineup is in the all star game one year.  Look at the best teams in the league Boston (2 all stars), Phoenix (2 all stars), New Orleans (2 all stars), Detroit (2 all stars)...the more guys we get in the all star game the better in my opinion.  It is a valid point of wanting Roy to rest, but please guys don't overthink this.  This is simply a reflection of how much we have grown this year.  This is great news. And who knows?  Maybe it will re-energize the guys after the tough loss and give us some confidence in the 2nd half of the season.  

by JasonT on Jan 31, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

There 15 minutes he might play is really nothing
The downside is that he's on his way for a max contract, which is what Lamarcus and Oden will eventually want as well. Up til now it seems like they'll probably want to stay in Portland though.

by little joey on Jan 31, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy seems like his in line for a max deal
but LaMarcus has not showed enough to get that yet. He seems to be in line for David West type of money who has an interesting contract as it is front loaded.

by jonestr on Jan 31, 2008 10:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Roy might surprise you
As team-oriented as he is, he might set an example for not asking for maximum money.  I know Roy likes this team and will want to keep it together.  He therefore might accept a little less money--or a differently structured deal--to help make that a reality.  And that might encourage LMA, Oden, and Outlaw to do the same.  Just dreaming?  Maybe--but so far, this team has been just that--a dream.
"Ime caught the guy in mid-air with a fist and calmly continued his dispatching of oncoming people." -Gabe Muoneke

by hurryup09 on Feb 1, 2008 10:21 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Examples?
Can anyone think of any examples of players who was injured or exacerbated an injury during the all start game?

I am not sure how much good a couple of days rest will do for a guy who is surrounded by trainers whose only job is to quell injuries, but I am just guessing here.

by jonestr on Jan 31, 2008 10:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The only games I care less about
are the pro-bowl and NHL all-star game.  It's not even a real basketball game.  I hope Roy is pleased and I understand other people care about it, but I just don't care.

by EnglandDan on Feb 1, 2008 4:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You forgot one thing
Now he has a target on him from every Golden State fan.  He might need a bodyguard.  
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 2, 2008 11:47 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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