Player-by-Player: Brandon Roy

Today we begin a series recapping all of the major players from this year’s squad.我们从心灵开始……布兰登·罗伊（Brandon Roy）。

The Stats:

Minutes- -Last Year: 35.4今年：37.7Change:+2.3

点- 去年：16.8今年：19.1Change:+2.3

Field Goals Attempted- -去年：13.4今年：15.8Change:+2.4

Field Goal Percentage- -Last Year:45.6％今年：45.4%Change:-0.2

Three-Pointers Attempted- -Last Year: 2.6今年：2.9Change:+0.3

三分百分比- -Last Year:37.7%今年：34.0％Change:-3.7%

Free Throws Attempted- -Last Year:4.2今年：5.0Change:+0.8

Free Throw Percentage- 去年：83.8今年：75.3Change:-8.5%

Offensive Rebounds- 去年：1.0今年：1.1Change:+0.1

Defensive Rebounds- 去年：3.4今年：3.6Change:+0.2

总体篮板- 去年：4.4今年：4.7Change:+0.3

Assists- 去年：4.0今年：5.8Change:+1.8

Steals- -Last Year: 1.2今年：1.1Change:-0.1

块- 去年：0.2今年：0.2Change:0.0

失误- 去年：2.0今年：1.8Change:-0.2

Assist-to-Turnover Ratio- 去年：2.0今年：3.2Change:+1.2

工资状况：1 year remaining at $3.1 million then a team option at $3.9 million.

The questions surrounding 罗伊 年初很少而且很简单：

- -Could he shoulder the leadership of the team which had so obviously been bestowed upon him with the Zach Randolph trade?

- -Could he continue to produce when opposing defenses were keying on him night after night?

- 要为真实的射击吗？

- -Could he improve his defense?

- -Was he more naturally suited to being a shooting guard or point guard?

前两个问题得到了重大回答。他不仅在地板上和地板上担任团队的领导，而且在这个职位上蓬勃发展。He led the team to better basketball and a better record than we’ve seen since the Wallace years.His production improved overall.他不仅得分更高，就像凯文·马丁（Kevin Martin） Sacramento , he literally lifted this team on his back and carried it offensively…directing traffic, making plays for other guys, and creating opportunities for them to score by his mere threat.他并没有始终如一地统治地板，但他做到了足以使他称他为这个联盟中的明星。如果他每天晚上都能学会这样做，他将成为一名近亲巨星。There is still no comparison between him and any other Blazer, stats be damned.

The shooting question was basically answered as well, with a couple of caveats. 罗伊 proved that he could hit shots either when open or when he really needed to.He would go on runs where he was near unstoppable, even from the perimeter.However his three-point percentage tumbled.Part of this is because he handled the ball so much.除非您是Tracy McGrady般的怪胎，否则很难将自己的三分球作为主要选择。您要么受到警惕，要么可以比23英尺更好的射门。Last season when he was a secondary option to Zach he had better looks from distance.Still he will need to keep the threat of the long ball alive in order to preserve his diverse scoring ability.然而，更神秘的下降是罚球线损失的8.5个百分点。This may be partially due to fatigue, but you have to believe some of it is either mental or plain old incaution.As he matures into a regularly-recognized star this will become an increasing source of easy points for Brandon and the team.He is capable of shooting at least 78-80%.It’s an area to work on.

It’s hard to point to a specific improvement in Brandon ’s individual defense.The entire backcourt is lacking in this area and he’s no exception.但是，可以公平地说，今年整个团队的工作要好得多。It’s also fair to say we did a much better job getting back in transition this year than we have in years past. Brandon 是两者的一部分。不过，这仍然是他要解决的重要领域。

我们对“他是控球后卫？”有部分答案。问题也……即：partially.I’m not sure Brandon or the team would be comfortable with him being the designated point alongside a non-playmaking two-guard.In particular I don’t think they want him bringing the ball up the floor.However in key possessions, indeed throughout much of the fourth quarter, the Blazers’ backcourt blends its distinguishing labels. Brandon 他的手掌握了戏剧，无论谁回到他身边，都会成为默认的得分手。That’s certain to continue through the near future at least.Perhaps the best answer to the question overall is "When he needs to be."

With more minutes, more points, more assists, the scoffing at defenders whose number one priority was to stop him,全明星泊位，也是一支球队的第一选择（和心脏），这是从前赛季取得指数飞跃的第一名，很难发现布兰登的进步有缺点。As long as he continues to work at his craft as any young player should, those stretches of domination should become regular.It’s hard to imagine Brandon Roy not fulfilling his potential and it’s hard to put a cap on what that potential could be in terms of leading this team to wins and glory.

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Extremely Happy Baby!

- -Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)