Amnesty Roy & Retire His Jersey? (Classy Statement)

by bringbacksheed on Dec 5, 2011 6:54 AM PST

Whether the Blazers amnesty Roy or not is obviously a big decision. We as Blazer fans know that. I've found myself agreeing with the articles I've read here recently: I agree that it makes no sense to wait one year to cut Roy but also found myself liking ebenc's thoughts on why we should set an example by keeping Roy that "We take care of our own." Powerful stuff.

Here's a thought, assuming that B-Roy is legitimately pondering retirement, why not retire his number and solidify his place in Blazer history as it should be. The fact is, B-Roy turn around our beloved organization with both his play and leadership (everyone remembers when he stood up to Zach Randolph..). It's truly sad what has happened to Roy; especially since he had all the potential in the world, but at this point it's obvious to any true Blazer fan that: shit happens, move on.

By putting Roy’s jersey in the rafters:

1) We would show class as an organization.

2) We would (hopefully) make his decision to retire that much more acceptable for him to justify to himself because it's undoubtedly a very tough decision: whether to walk away from the game he put his blood, sweat, and tears into or give it one last hurrah.

***Side note: even if Roy went to another team, I believe this is still a great gesture to make-- neither party wanted it to end this way.***

Poll

Not Another Amnesty Poll: What to do with Roy?

Amnesty him.

21 votes

Amnesty AND retire his jersey.

45 votes

Keep him.

48 votes

114 votes | Poll has closed

Tweet Comment 20 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

if he retired would he still get paid?

by blazerblaze on Dec 5, 2011 8:10 AM PST reply actions

We might institute the BROY award.

Best Retired Of the Year!

by amlmart1 on Dec 5, 2011 8:40 AM PST reply actions

Don’t be a retired…

by manfredi on Dec 5, 2011 7:19 PM PST up reply actions

the assumption is

that if Roy retires he would already be amnestied. It’s highly unlikely he would retire otherwise.

by bringbacksheed on Dec 5, 2011 9:22 AM PST reply actions

If Roy can be amnestied, but other teams can bid for him against that amount, does Roy have veto power on any future deals?

Faith applied reasonably is practical magic.

by Matthews vs Roy... Fight! on Dec 5, 2011 10:45 AM PST reply actions

could the Blazers amnesty him, then re-sign him to a cheaper contract?

by Go_Blazers! on Dec 5, 2011 11:18 AM PST reply actions

No

Blazers could not acquire Roy via signing or trade until the length of his current contract has run out.

"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave

by douglast on Dec 5, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions

ok, thanks

by Go_Blazers! on Dec 5, 2011 4:26 PM PST up reply actions

No offense- but this is overkill

There is already 3 other fanposts regarding the subject of Roy and amnesty in the sidebar. This post probably should have been a comment in one of those. Its important to keep the sidebar as uncluttered with the same topics, so as other people can post something as well. We almost need a permanent BRoy amnesty drawer, as well as a permanent trade drawer, as well as a permanent FA drawer. To many posts on the exact same thing pushes other posts off the page.
We actually have a recommended FP that covers this subject:
http://www.blazersedge.com/2011/12/3/2609499/why-the-blazers-should-amnesty-roy

by cavejunctionblazer on Dec 5, 2011 11:40 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

gotcha

forgive my first post cavejunctionblazer.

by bringbacksheed on Dec 5, 2011 2:38 PM PST up reply actions

no worries

my post sounded a little harsh. My bad. I just wanted to give you a heads up b4 the mods saw it.

by cavejunctionblazer on Dec 5, 2011 3:28 PM PST up reply actions

We're cutting people a little bit slack at the moment, since everyone is excited about the season

But for everyone, if you think something is inappropriate, or spammy, please use the flag option, which is available on every post and comment.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2011 7:00 PM PST up reply actions

all good

Just wanted to get a poll out there honestly, see if my idea held any weight.

by bringbacksheed on Dec 5, 2011 7:37 PM PST up reply actions

We've actually already discussed this in other comment threads, funny enough

I think the general result as that a jersey retirement can be revisited in 5 or more years, even if he’s amnestied. That way we have the benefit of hindsight. We already have way too many retired jerseys hung at the RG to be in a rush for another.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2011 7:51 PM PST up reply actions

question

why is it important for roy to retire? Is it more because you dont want him playing for another team?

I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!

by piccolomair on Dec 5, 2011 12:02 PM PST reply actions

I would think it's...

To keep his knees as healthy as he can for many years down the road.

by Needsahome on Dec 5, 2011 1:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Would you rather have 66 million dollars

Or somewhat healthy knees?

by manfredi on Dec 5, 2011 7:20 PM PST up reply actions

he could do a medical retirement and get both

Holding out for Devyn

by T$ 225 on Dec 6, 2011 11:50 AM PST up reply actions

I disagree with retiring jersey numbers except under exceptional circumstances

The Blazers should have no more than 2, IMO, and as it stands now #7 should not be the third.

To me, the whole idea is that somebody’s # is retired because you couldn’t imagine somebody else donning it. Of course, that is clearly not how the Blazers see it. (The image of Gross wearing # 30 was so indelible that nobody minded when a rookie – late round pick, no less – started wearing it 3 years after he left.)

Retiring Roy’s # would be like retiring Geoff Petrie’s number…. which the Blazers did. I guess we shouldn’t be too surprised if it happens.

Holding out for Devyn

by T$ 225 on Dec 6, 2011 12:08 PM PST reply actions

i dont get it

how is retiring his jersey the classy thing to do? I understand that Roy has given back to the franchise, but honestly, he still didn’t do enough to deserve his number being retired. Don’t get me wrong, he was on track to, but he never actually reached the thresh hold. It seems to me, this would be more of an insult to the players who actually deserved to have there number retire, not to mention how cheesy a PR stunt it would make for.

Personally I think fans make this way more of a personal decision then it needs to be. I am all for giving Brandon Roy another chance, but if he is as bad as he was last year I say we amnesty the guy, and don’t feel bad about it at all. In the end this is a business, and he made/will make millions upon millions of dollars from the Trailblazers whether he is amnestied or not. Thant and the fact that I am more of a fan of the Blazers trying to win a championship then them coddling B. Roy cause he cant handle the business side of his job.

by GetOver on Dec 6, 2011 12:22 PM PST reply actions