GM Calls Roy Pillar of Trail Blazers Franchise

Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard Brandon Roy named a pillar
of the franchise at a press conference on Friday officially announced
that Roy's contract extension for several years. Pritchard said it was
"a great day" and hopes that Roy's future with the team. It recalls to
see Roy in training before they are offered for the first time with the
team. "I remember way back from that meeting thinking this is our man
and he will be a cornerstone of our franchise," he says. "Brandon is a
leader. He is a man who cares for his teammates. "The Trail Blazers have
refused, but Roy said that the agent a five-year term could be treated,
valued at more than $ 80 million. The fifth year , by the year 2015,
said the official, Roy choice.

The two-time All-Star, who grew up in Seattle, said he never doubted the
signature of the team responsible, despite the offer of employment and
wages. "From my first years in this organization, I knew where I wanted
to be," he says. "I can not imagine that anywhere, but here in Portland.
The 25 years of Roy of the Trailblazers with 22.6 points per game and
5.1 last season. It was with the team gaining a fan base has been
alienated by the "Jail Blazers of the past. Negotiations have been more
than Roy had hoped, he said. It was frustrating, but it is something, a
part of society. "As his agent has completed the transaction," I had
this big smile on my face for liberation, "he said.


Well, he says, he is "chomping at the bit for the new season starts.
Indeed, the best team at the end of the season, my goal," said Roy. "
I'm behind the championship. "The Trail Blazers are in a renewal of the
team with the leader of the second adoption, we LaMarcus Aldridge. Roy
said he hoped that agreement will be soon.