A morning with Brandon Roy - some great photos
by Norsktroll on Sep 22, 2009 9:08 AM PDT
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PrintGetty Images/Yahoo Sports/NBA Entertainment delivers the goods, and for some occasion (it's not media day yet, right?) has a number of great photos of Brandon in an almost uncomfortable very private setting with his family as well as workout and action shots in the practice facility. Basically a morning in the life of Brandon Roy. BE house photographer Alex McDougall was faster breaking the new-look Roy photos, Getty's pro photographer has the sharper images ;)
Teammates Steve Blake, Andre Miller, Jerryd Bayless, along with a few Blazers staffers and fellow NBA player Ime Udoka (and someone who I suppose is Melvin Ely in the background) can be seen in the photos.
Click through for a slideshow with all of them here (23). All photos copyright 2009 NBAE/Getty Images by Sam Forencich, taken September 17th. Since SBN has a licensing agreement I suppose it's okay to show a few below.
Brandon Roy goes to the hoop against Trail Blazers team mate Steve Blake during his daily workout at the Trail Blazer Practice Facility in Tualatin, Oregon September 17, 2009 (the last part accompanies all captions from the workouts)
Brandon Roy participates in conditioning exercises
Brandon Roy lifts weights under the supervision of Trail Blazers strength and conditioning coach Bob Medina.
(Other images show him getting taped in preparation for his workout, and talking to Maurice Lucas)
Brandon Roy fights for position with Andre Miller
Brandon Roy plays with his son Brandon Jr. at Roy's home in Tualatin
Brandon Roy with his daughter Mariah at Roy's home in Tualatin.
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Awesome! Reculicious!
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
Nice!!
thanks!
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terrible shoes.
hopefully those won’t be his shoes come regular season. personally, i’m hoping he goes Nike Zoom BB IIIs which are straight fire and probably will be some of the best performing basketball shoes Nike has ever made for guards. Given Brandon went with the BB Zoom Is and II his first two years in the league, I hope the IIIs are a shoe-in, so-to-speak. (Hopefully we can put last years horrible Blue Chips and then Phenoms behind us for ever).
Zoom BB III info here.
No US release date yet, but they are out in Europe.
the poster formerly known as sergioftw, in recovery
Yeah, I saw that.
I’m still holding out with a little hope for a change. Last year he switched mid-season, so . . .
Sadly, Brandon is in the in-between land with Nike: not big enough (yet) for his own shoe (signature, or stealth-style), but too big for Nike to just let him wear whatever he wants. I’m sure Williams, Mayo and Gay will all be wearing these crap Air Max Rises. Sigh.
At leas these look like they could be better than the Blue Chips, which were the worst bball shoes Nike has made Pros where in years. Brandon’s game is soooo suited for some nice deluxe full-length Zoom Air, not this Air Max crappola. plus, i’d be willing to bet the BB III will be significantly lighter than the Air Max Rise. oh well.
the poster formerly known as sergioftw, in recovery
Um...
Brandon can wear whatever he wants.
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 22, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You might think so
But I’m pretty sure your’re wrong. Nike pays him a lot of money and he has to wear what they tell him to, at least to some degree. As you may recall last year, he was unhappy with his shoes (they were falling apart while he played) but all that meant was Nike started making custom alterations to the fit and finish of the shoe—not letting him switch shoes entirely.
the poster formerly known as sergioftw, in recovery
He chose this because they were extremely "light"
And I doubt he’ll be changing. He worked especially hard this offseason with Nike to find the right fit so I think the Air Max Rise is what we’re stuck with.
I do like the all black ones, but not a fan of the whites.
I read that article too.
And I’m pretty sure it was mostly PR speak. I doubt the Air Max Rises are even in the top 5 lightest bball shoes Nike makes this year. Also the article makes the point that they customized the Air Max Rises fit for him, meaning the version he wears isn’t really the retail version of the shoe, which would mean the retail version was not adequate. Anyway, yes, I am in denial, for sure. I just hate Air Max shoes, and that phony and cheesy carbon fiber around the heel and ridiculous ankle srtrap, etc. But I agree, the black/red colorway looks way better than the white one. I was hoping that if he went Zoom BB III that Nike would release a) at least a nice Blazer’s colorway, or B) a B-Roy edition like they did with the blue-chips and phenoms last year.
My hope is that one day soon B-Roy gets his own shoe developed from the ground up just for him, a stealth signature like Nash, Carter, Pierce or Stoudemire get—designed just for them, but not having their name in the shoe name. I think it’s too much to ask for an out-right signature shoe, but maybe after a couple championships . . .
the poster formerly known as sergioftw, in recovery
awesome!!..rec!!!...those shoes are sick
dougall5505 will one day shoot for Getty Images….
by broyposse on Sep 22, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
DirecTV
So we can see from Roy’s obvious use of a DirecTV remote that HE doesn’t get Comcast SportsNet either. You know it’s bad when an NBA All-Star’s wife and family can’t even tune in for the game. Come on Blazers, put some pressure on Comcast to make a deal. This has gone on too long.
I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable - Song of Myself, Walt Whitman
i dont think he needs to watch Blazer games on TV
probably has league pass to watch all the other games
by GreatOden'sRaven on Sep 22, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
He probably has Comcast and DirecTV both.
Disclaimer: everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazersedge.
Uhh...guys
I don’t think pro basketball players spend much time watching pro basketball at home, at least for pleasure. They probably use home as a place to relax away from the game. I wouldn’t be surprised if most NBA wives banned it in their homes.
Remember, professional sports players, not professional sports fans.
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
they get those scouting DVDs
the video cooordinator puts together on the teams that are next on the schedule, with the offensive and defensive sets all broken down, so they can focus on the opposing players tendencies, etc
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
Pardon Me
I meant to say, “NBA All-Star’s fiancee.” My bad.
I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable - Song of Myself, Walt Whitman
White socks with sandals?
Is that (cringe) OK again?
by Corvid on Sep 22, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
everything Brandon does is ok
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by The Arkitect on Sep 22, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
white socks with sport sandals
you know the kind you slip into (not with toe dividers) has NEVER gone out of style with basketball players..
not sure why
by GreatOden'sRaven on Sep 22, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Athlete's foot?
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Basketball Players
tend to carry their shoes to the gym and put them on there (don’t want to scuff your kicks), so it only makes sense to wear the socks with the slipons (soccer players do the same thing).
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
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by Fund A Mental on Sep 22, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
especially when you don't plan on have'in some weirdo posted up in the bushes takin pictures of you on your vacation right?
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i wear that all the time. specially to the gym
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 22, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome find, Norsky.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
It looks like everybody was told
to grab Brandon and hang on him every time he makes a move, to get him ready for all the mistreatment and no-calls he gets all year.
that last image is Not Safe for BEdge
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by cloudydays on Sep 22, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Tiana is a lot younger than I expected
We let athletes get away with anything these days, I guess!
M—
by Mortimer on Sep 22, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I rather found the image where you can see his bedroom and the ones where Brandon Jr. cries a bit more than I need to know.
"I think he can still play" - Kevin Pritchard on Juwan Howard
I think the pic of Brandon holding Jr. while he cries
is very good because it humanizes B Sr. and shows what a good daddy he is.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I agree - lovely shots and he seems like an attentive father
I see no signs of the Hoops Family anywhere on his property
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Sep 22, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He has his shirt off because he's breast feading
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by pualo on Sep 22, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Just goes to show
that Brandon really can do everything.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
by OCBlazerFan1 on Sep 22, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I dare you to call Brandon's baby "ugly"
unless your twitter account is “therealKB#24”
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
They are all about him, so yes.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
by OCBlazerFan1 on Sep 22, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that thinks
Andre needs to cut his hair? I know he’s the veteran on the team but he doesn’t necessarily need to look like it.
Andre to Roy alley oops = 24-7 = All day every day
I like his hair.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
cut his hair?
am i the only one that thinks he needs to grow his hair and walk around with a pick in it?
fire nate before its too late
It does make him look a little more selfish though, hogging up two post spots like that.
I wish I spent more time playing catch with you and less time training my body and mind to kill you...
by 1badbadger on Sep 22, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
abominable
See how only he sits and noms while the rest of his family starves?
“You all don’t get plates until I my max contract starts! Eat off the damn floor!”
See, his daughter spies a scrap of food on the floor and is trying madly to get out.
Truly unbelievable behavior. I hate Brandon Roy.
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
moar funny pictures
"Lighten up, Francis" - Sergeant Hulka
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Sep 22, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
more like:
“Go make me breakfast or I eat your baby”
Pathetic. Brandon Roy sucks.
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
Brandon needs a snuggie
"Lighten up, Francis" - Sergeant Hulka
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Sep 22, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
Look at him hogging the ball against Blake.
No wonder Steve is fouling him.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
^GREAT post by the way.
LOVE the shots at home.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
by OCBlazerFan1 on Sep 22, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah right
and I spent the afternoon with Jesus.
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Sep 22, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
There are a lot of people named Jesus
Not too many named Brandon Roy.
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 22, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I actually spent the afternoon with OUR Brandon Roy
He was at the Nike lab. My mom works there and I got to come and take pictures of him doing stuff for their records.
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 22, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Fess up: how selfish was he?
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Sep 22, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, what's André doing there?!?! Is he trying to show up in shape or something???
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
it looks like Miller is pinching Roy's arm
Brandon probably said “pinch me, I must be dreaming…I can’t believe we finally have another veteran PG on the team! We sure could’ve used you last April…”
When reached 39 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
actually broy had just given blood to a soldier in afganistan
miller is just pushing the half of the band-aid the came off back on
fire nate before its too late
absolutely
How dare he! I’m offended and maybe also a little turned on.
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
I liked the caption of one
Brandon Roy of the Portland Trail Blazers shares a laugh with team broadcast personality Mike Rice
This is so true – every other team has a broadcast analyst and we have a broadcast personality! Eat your heart out NBA.
by lee3022 on Sep 23, 2009 12:51 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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