Win or Lose, We have Been Privileged This Season

by anim8r on Apr 30, 2009 4:04 PM PDT

The season might end tonight, but I feel so fortuntate to be in Portland and to have spent this past season watching Brandon Roy regularly commit acts of greatness on the basketball court, without the hype, merchandising or ref-abuse of other so-called superstars.

Much like the fans in Chicago in the 80s, we have been able to see, night in and night out, a budding superstar, but one who is the consumate team player and professional.

We don't get any of the the ridiculous clowning for the camera of Lebron James, that substitutes for theater in Cleveland.

We don't get any of the whining, acting or attitude of Kobe Bryant.

We don't get the selfish play or classlessness that is rife in the NBA.

We have been privileged to see Brandon Roy play at a superstar level without the hype. Making his teammates better without hogging the spotlight. Playing clean, honest basketball, and excelling at it. We fans have been given a great gift that most fans in the NBA don't understand.

"Brandon Roy doesn't make the dunk of the night, he's no superstar."
"Brandon Roy isn't scoring 30-40 points every night. He's no superstar."
"Brandon Roy is humble and compliments his team. He's no superstar."
"Brandon Roy isn't hawking Cell Phones or Sports Drinks. He's no superstar."
"He can't compete with Kobe (he shut down Kobe the past two times they played)."
"He can't compete with Lebron (he got Lebron to put him on the line at the end of the game the last time they played)."

Brandon Roy is the best player in the NBA when it comes to talent, IQ, teamplay, attitude, humility, and leading by example. It has been our privilege to see him every game, and know what most fans in the NBA are only beginning to grasp.

We have a guy who is worth the hype, doesn't get it, and doesn't need it.

Win or lose, we in Portland are truly fortunate.

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You got your mind right

by southern oregon on Apr 30, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Amen!

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I love you."
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by 92wastheyear on Apr 30, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

agreed

by Blodgett on Apr 30, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions

I am 22 and a former Duck and I remember watching BRoy at Washington (like many of us in the Pac NW had the privilege of doing) and I never really thought I would see him become THIS caliber of all around player. I thought the kid had skills, no doubt, and skills that would make him a successful NBA player for sure. But to see him lead a franchise so full of potential to a 4 seed in the West and his stellar play so far in his first playoff appearance — it has been more than I could have hoped for. I didn’t see this coming, thank God I was wrong.

Once, I had a sexy dream about Sergio.

by DRCEE on Apr 30, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

I remember watching him when they played at OSU

no way did I ever think he was going to be this good…

by cloudydays on May 1, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions

It's all gravy

from here………….Blazers will emerge road warriiors, as lessons will be learned either way, win or lose.

The Oden Era, Day 679

by Heymoe on Apr 30, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

What a cake we are baking.

Thanks again, PA, KP, Nate, Brandon and friends.

Bedge or go home.

by Ojala John on Apr 30, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Well Said...

Made me feel good and got you a REC

by Roadblazer on Apr 30, 2009 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

couldn't agree more

I can’t wait to see what wrinkle he adds to his game next season. The dude is so solid-it is such a luxury at the end of a tight game having a guy like him on your squad.

by Waltonia on Apr 30, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed

one of the best seasons I’ve enjoyed, and I’ve been around for a while…

Here is my Playoff mode signature, that I thought up myself: "Just Do It".

by johnv59 on Apr 30, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

this will be our last game of the season

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Apr 30, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

you forgot to put 'road' in between 'last' and 'game' and replace 'season' with 'series'

Travis Outlaw is Mr. Clutch

by two buck chuck on Apr 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

flagged

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Apr 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

shhh im tryin to jinx us ive been doing these past 2days

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Apr 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Great Post

B Roy is the total package, and he has been the perfect antidote to what was a bad era preceding him

I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52

by blazeraddict on Apr 30, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Hey Blazers Edge, give me one last "Lets Go Blazers" for the season

LETS GO BLAZERS…

www.freeoden.com Coming soon

by 123_G.O._RipCity on Apr 30, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

LETS GO BLAZERS...

www.freeoden.com Coming soon

by 123_G.O._RipCity on Apr 30, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

clap clap clapclapclap

Brandon Roy: Strengths-remarkably efficient player who appears to effortlessly score and facilitate. Weakness-he’s just a figment of your imagination. - Canis Hoopus

by 22baylor on May 1, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for a great season Blazers

we’ll cu again next year.

Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.

by prezofdeath on Apr 30, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Hear! Hear!

I am a very proud Blazer fan tonight but it’s not just BRoy. This whole team is full of team players, every one of which I am glad to be cheering for!

by Jazzhater on Apr 30, 2009 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Great Post!!!! REc'd - Just want to say: BROY IS SUPERSTAR!!!!! LMA WILL BE 2010 ALL-STAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by LaMarvelous on Apr 30, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

great game in last night's defeat

2 guys showed up last night when we needed 5. – Elgin

Brandon Roy: Strengths-remarkably efficient player who appears to effortlessly score and facilitate. Weakness-he’s just a figment of your imagination. - Canis Hoopus

by 22baylor on May 1, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions

It's been a great ride

can’t wait till for next season

"Kobe you empty headed animal food trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!" - Nicolas Batum

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Apr 30, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions

This could be just the tip

If LaMarcus continues to improve, if Greg Oden develops, if Martell comes back strong, If Rudy comes back rested and ready to go, I can’t help but think that this takes some of the pressure off of Roy and he becomes even better. Scary….

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on May 1, 2009 6:14 AM PDT reply actions

Agreed, it was fun

Nice to go into the offseason tinkering instead of gathering raw materials.

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on May 1, 2009 7:12 AM PDT reply actions

Roy is so freaking good

that move he put on Battier in the first was about as pretty as a move I have seen all year, but it won’t make the highlights because it wasn’t a dunk.

by cloudydays on May 1, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions