The Brandon Roy Foundation

by mxpx5678 on Mar 22, 2009 7:10 PM PDT

Some of you might have caught this on TrueHoop, it is about Allonzo Trier a premier basketball player, who is in SIXTH grade. Well he is being flown all over the country for AAU tournaments and getting tons of free gear and even his own clothing line.

Brandon Roy comes into play because he is getting free tuition at a private school thanks to the Brandon Roy foundation. Roy created the foundation to help young atheletes who have learning disabilities (like Roy and his Brother).

Here is the link to the story.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-38-349/Allonzo-Trier-is-in-the-Game--and-So-is-Brandon-Roy-s-Foundation.html?post=true

Do you guys think this is ok? Or should they crack down on AAU teams and their sponsoring young players?

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It is gladdening to read that a gifted young athlete is being given the chance to live his dream and also receive a quality education.

If only all gifted young people in thiis country (and the world) were given the opportunities that Mr. Trier has been given. Learning disorders are usually a sign of a special person who needs extra attention to be nurtured into an excellent adult. We all need special attention but sadly our country would rather conduct imperial adventures in the Middle East and give lavish bonuses to failed CEOs.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

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by Love on Mar 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Nice job

of veering into politics at the last moment to make your political view seem relevant.

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by Air Norv on Mar 22, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Are his views not relevant?

And if so why are they not relevant?

by Blazersaurus on Mar 23, 2009 6:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Because he said so

And that’s final.

Although I did laugh at the random abrupt turn in Love’s original post.

We're just kids trying to make it in this game
Trying hard to knock on that door called fame
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by Dheepan on Mar 23, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I think

It is awesome what Brandon is doing. Those kids need support like this to encourage their dreams.

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by Air Norv on Mar 22, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

This is a good story

but it always leaves me wondering who it is that nationally scouts middle school players AND ranks them?

"I don’t have the first clue who he is talking about, because all I worry about is Jerome." – Jerome James, on comments by coach Nate McMillan about Seattle SuperSonics players being selfish.

by Devenex on Mar 23, 2009 12:14 AM PDT reply actions

I like what Brandon is doing but

What is going on with AAU? If this article is accurately depicting what happens with talented youth something needs to change. This false state of amateurism rewards shady practices by coaches, agents, corporations etc.. and teaches kids to play selfish basketball (which is ruining the game at the NBA level). Don’t get me started on the rankings either…

by trailblazersfan on Mar 23, 2009 9:23 AM PDT reply actions

I don't want to be a jerk but...

I think it’s great that Roy has this foundation but as far as this Trier kid. He seems to not be missing many opportunities in life being the #1 6th grader in the country and having his own clothing line (6th grader, that’s crazy!). People seem to be handing this “needy” kid a lot of stuff.

With all of this attention, what motivation does this kid have to learn anything except to barely scrape by on grades so he can be eligible for basketbal and hopefully be drafted and not have to go to college.

Feels kind of sketch to me. I’m not that positive on the motives of some of the people ion the article. I think it would great, as the article says, if they were helping someone that wasn’t the top player and getting a bunch of stuff all ready or someone that wasn’t even playing basketball.

I don’t mean to scome off as doggin on the kid, I hope that’s not the case. I don’t even know of the id outside the article. I’m just a little wary of the situation and all of these adult hands reaching out to help this kid out of the kindness of their hearts.

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by DaNoose on Mar 23, 2009 1:20 PM PDT reply actions

I think a lot of people have problems with the whole AAU system and with this kid getting so much pub. He does have to at least be able to get through school and one year of college though to make it to the NBA, also a lot of players need the extra year or so in college to refine their games. Roy has mentioned that this is the reason his brother (who Roy said is better than him) was not able to make the NBA.

I hope I can get a bunch of championships, like 15. " - Greg Oden

by mxpx5678 on Mar 23, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions