Portland Trail Blazers’ former star Brandon Roy was at the height of superstardom when a serious knee injury forced him to retire at just the age of 27. Although he attempted a comeback after one year with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the problems continued, and he retired again. During his debut year in 2007, Roy won the Rookie of the Year award as he averaged 16.8 points per game. Next year, he became an all-star and had the best season of his career in 2009. Roy was a three-time All-Star and was about to become the next superstar of the NBA by 2010. Unfortunately, a knee injury at the end of the 2009-10 season marked the despairing start of his career. His production dropped off the following season, and he had to undergo arthroscopic surgery on both knees.
Roy gave a brilliant performance during 2011 NBA playoffs
During the 2011 NBA playoffs, Roy gave an all-time best performance in Game 4 of the first-round series between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks with so many questions about the future in mind. He scored 24 points, and the Blazers made a comeback from a 23-point lead to win 84-82 and tie the series at two-all. However, after this, the Mavericks won the series and went on to win their first NBA Championship.
The Blazer star announced his retirement
After a few months, Brandon Roy announced his retirement and attributed the decision to cartilage degeneration in both knees, which resulted in bone-to-bone friction in his knees, making him more prone to injury. In a statement, Roy stated that he loves the sport, the fans, and his team, but after consulting with the doctors, he will make a determination in accordance with the terms of the collective Bargaining Agreement. Roy further stated that his family and health are the most important things; ultimately, this decision was about them and the quality of life.
He returned to spotlight in May
After undergoing platelet-rich plasma treatment for both knees, Roy tried to make a comeback and signed a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he played only five games because of suffering another knee injury which led to his retirement from the sport permanently. After distancing himself from the NBA, Brandon became a high school basketball coach and won four state championships. He recently made a return to the spotlight during a draft lottery in May, and now he is even willing to work as a scout, mentor, or ambassador for the Blazers.
