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Portland Trail Blazers: 15 Greatest Scorers of All-Time

By Jakob Ashlin

Portland Trail Blazers LaMarcus Aldridge Brandon Roy (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
Portland Trail Blazers LaMarcus Aldridge Brandon Roy (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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7. 34. SG. Brandon Roy. (2006-2011). player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

  • 19 PPG, 5 seasons
  • 17th in franchise history in points (6,107)
  • Seventh in franchise history in points per game

Like Bill Walton, Brandon Roy‘s time with the Blazers was cut short due to injuries. He spent five seasons with the team, but he was so impactful in that amount of time that he makes our list.

Roy immediately made an impact after he was selected sixth overall by the Blazers in the 2006 NBA Draft. He averaged 16.8 points per game and won Rookie of the Year. He even received 127 out of 128 first-place votes.

In his second season, Roy upped his scoring to 19.1 points per game. He also improved as a passer averaging 5.8 assists. He earned his first All-Star selection in the process.

Roy took his game to new heights during the 2008-09 season. He averaged a career-high 22.6 points while shooting an efficient 48 percent from the field. He exploded for 52 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns in December. Roy was once again selected to the All-Star team and led the Blazers to the NBA playoffs for the first time in five years. At the end of the season, he was selected to the All NBA second team.

Roy averaged 21.5 points per game on 47.3 percent shooting the following season. He once again made the All-Star team and led the Blazers to the playoffs. However, he missed significant time with a meniscus tear. Nevertheless, Roy was selected to the All-NBA third team.

He spent only one more season with the Blazers due to problems with his knee. Roy was only able to make 23 starts during that season and his scoring average dropped to 12.2 points per game.

Sadly, Roy had to retire after the season due to a lack of cartilage in his knee. He attempted to make a comeback with the Timberwolves, but he only played in five games before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

When he was on the court, Roy did not really have any weaknesses. He was a fantastic scorer from midrange and around the rim. He was also a capable 3-point shooter.

Roy’s tenure with the team was short, but he reached heights that few other players in franchise history have reached. Roy’s efficiency is outstanding when compared to other guards. He put up huge scoring averages and established himself as one of the best players in the NBA.