Before the brilliance of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers had another superstar guard on their roster who was considered among the league’s elite. Brandon Roy, a relatively local shooting guard from the University of Washington who was selected with the 6th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, previously held that mantle.
Originally selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves but flipped to Portland in exchange for Randy Foye, Roy ended up forming a high potential duo with draft classmate LaMarcus Aldridge.
Right out of the gate, it was clear that Roy was a special player, averaging 16.