Roy's Goal: All Defensive Team

For all of the coverage of media day, I've been surprised that no one has discussed the fact that Roy has made making the All Defensive Team one of his goals for the year.

I'm guessing he didn't mention it during the interviews with the media, but he did mention during his Blazers chat with fans on media day. Here is the video:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2245575

Jump to 14:30 in the video to here him talk about the challenge given to him to step up on defense and accepting the challenge by making the All Defensive Team his goal.

If all he does is become an outspoken leader on defense like he is in other facets of the game, the Blazers really could make a big jump in defense this year.

over 2 years ago grigs 7 comments 3 recs |

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I can't wait for this season to start.

Honestly this year he would have no chance at all making it even if he out does Kobe or Wade because of reputation, but the fact that he’s coming in committed to it will boost the entire teams defensive effort.

We really lucked out with Roy.

by Bskey on Sep 29, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

If he matched wade in numbers

and the team put together 65 wins (if Broy plays that much lockdown defense, it would be possible) and had home court in the playoffs, I think he would get that respect. I think that’s unlikely, but I do think he will play great defense, get some respect, the team will tout the numbers (without pace adjusting) and make a PR case to try to get him on an all defensive team which would help his case with refs for getting a more elite group of superstar status players.

by lurtsman on Sep 30, 2009 4:33 AM PDT up reply actions