Brandon Roy

Lore & Background

Roy was selected sixth in the 2006 NBA draft by the Trail Blazers, having completed four years playing for the Washington Huskies. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in a near-unanimous vote in 2007. He was named to two All-NBA teams (Second Team in 2008–09, Third Team in 2009–10) and as a reserve to the 2008, 2009, and 2010 All-Star Games. In 2011, Roy announced his retirement due to a degenerative knee condition, though he returned in 2012 to play five games for the Timberwolves.

In Their Own Story

The roar of the Moda Center fades into a dull hum as Brandon Roy steps onto the hardwood for what feels like the last time. The lights reflect off his sweat, illuminating the deep creases on his jersey where he has worn it through years of pain and glory. He dribbles once, twice, the rhythm familiar despite the ache in his knees. With a glance toward the crowd, a sea of red and black waving signs that read 'Golden Boy,' he sets up for a mid-range jumper. The ball leaves his hand with perfect arc, swishing through the net just as the memory of what could have been settles over the arena.

Reader's Guide

Roy's NBA debut was in his hometown against the Seattle SuperSonics, scoring 20 points. He led all NBA rookies with 14.5 points per game by late January 2007. He was the Western Conference's Rookie of the Month in January, February, and March 2007. After averaging 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in 2006–07, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year with 127 of 128 first-place votes. In 2007–08, he averaged 19.1 points, 5.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds, and was selected as a reserve for the 2008 All-Star Game. On December 18, 2008, he scored a career-high 52 points against the Phoenix Suns. On January 24, 2009, he tied a Blazers franchise record with 10 steals against the Washington Wizards. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team on May 13, 2009. In 2009–10, he was selected to the 2010 All-Star Game but was sidelined due to a right hamstring injury. He injured his right knee on April 11, 2010, underwent surgery on April 16, and returned for Game 4 of the 2010 playoffs after eight days. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team on May 6, 2010.

Did You Know?

• Roy was the fourth Trail Blazer selected for the rookie squad of the NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge since its inception in 1994.
• He was the first Trail Blazer to participate in All-Star Weekend since Rasheed Wallace's selection as an All-Star reserve in 2001.
• Roy was the cover athlete for NBA 2K10.
• His number 3 uniform was retired by the University of Washington on January 22, 2009.