JamStone
07-11-2009, 02:29 PM
Roy wants max extension (http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2009/07/brandon_roy_to_blazers_ive_don.html)
Brandon Roy to Blazers: "I've done everything I can."
by John Canzano, The Oregonian
Friday July 10, 2009, 2:25 PM
Brandon Roy told KJR radio in Seattle today that he's frustrated and disappointed with the Trail Blazers handling of his contract extension negotiations. He talked a lot about the hard work he's put in, and all he's done to make his dreams come true, and about being patient as he watches the good days and bad days come down the pipeline.
He wants to get a deal done and is confused as the rest of us as to why the left brainers in the organization are standing in the way.
I wrote about the Vulcan influence we're seeing on the Blazers operating procedure in today's column. I have the interview and will replay a portion of Roy's interview today on the Bald-Faced Truth radio show at 3:05 p.m. and we will discuss, but here's a couple of quotes from Roy.
On watching the negotiations: "I sit back and think about all the hard work I've put into my dream... excited about the opportunity to provide for my family. I go in... knowing that I've come into the league and I've done everything I can do to get a max contract."
On how he feels about the negotiations: "It's 50-50 right now... I'd love for something to get done so I can move forward and meet free agents..."
On whether he was involved in the Hedo Turkoglu recruitment: "Not playing much of any role. It's hard for me to go out and recruit Hedo for five years when I have only one year on my deal."
Well played by Roy's camp. It's absurd that the organization is misplaying this negotiation so badly. Sign the guy already.
Already trouble in paradise. tlongII, you need to keep your franchise in check.
Although, once again, I'm sick of multi-millionaires talking about "taking care of my family" because they have to settle for $3.9 million in salary for one year or instead of a $100 million max contract, they get an $85 million contract.
I'd love for reporters to ask some of these players that say this shit if they'd rather have a max contract and be on a first round exit team for the rest of their career or get a really great contract worth around $14-15 million a year and have a legitimate chance at competing for a title for many years to come. I wonder how many would answer honestly. I wonder how many would honestly settle for a few millions less to be on better teams.
Brandon Roy to Blazers: "I've done everything I can."
by John Canzano, The Oregonian
Friday July 10, 2009, 2:25 PM
Brandon Roy told KJR radio in Seattle today that he's frustrated and disappointed with the Trail Blazers handling of his contract extension negotiations. He talked a lot about the hard work he's put in, and all he's done to make his dreams come true, and about being patient as he watches the good days and bad days come down the pipeline.
He wants to get a deal done and is confused as the rest of us as to why the left brainers in the organization are standing in the way.
I wrote about the Vulcan influence we're seeing on the Blazers operating procedure in today's column. I have the interview and will replay a portion of Roy's interview today on the Bald-Faced Truth radio show at 3:05 p.m. and we will discuss, but here's a couple of quotes from Roy.
On watching the negotiations: "I sit back and think about all the hard work I've put into my dream... excited about the opportunity to provide for my family. I go in... knowing that I've come into the league and I've done everything I can do to get a max contract."
On how he feels about the negotiations: "It's 50-50 right now... I'd love for something to get done so I can move forward and meet free agents..."
On whether he was involved in the Hedo Turkoglu recruitment: "Not playing much of any role. It's hard for me to go out and recruit Hedo for five years when I have only one year on my deal."
Well played by Roy's camp. It's absurd that the organization is misplaying this negotiation so badly. Sign the guy already.
Already trouble in paradise. tlongII, you need to keep your franchise in check.
Although, once again, I'm sick of multi-millionaires talking about "taking care of my family" because they have to settle for $3.9 million in salary for one year or instead of a $100 million max contract, they get an $85 million contract.
I'd love for reporters to ask some of these players that say this shit if they'd rather have a max contract and be on a first round exit team for the rest of their career or get a really great contract worth around $14-15 million a year and have a legitimate chance at competing for a title for many years to come. I wonder how many would answer honestly. I wonder how many would honestly settle for a few millions less to be on better teams.