Brandon Roy has responded to circulating rumors, confirming that he intends to rejoin the NBA next season, following a brief bout of “retirement syndrome.”
Roy originally announced his retirement in December of last year, because of chronic knee problems, which derailed his promising career, according to USA Today . Of course, Michael Jordan is just one of many who proved that NBA retirements are not always permanent.
Sports Illustrated notes that the retired NBA star announced the decision in a series of tweets through his college teammate Will Conroy’s account, saying:
“Lord willing, I will play again soon. Yes, I’m preparing for a comeback. I’m training daily. I’m preparing for a return next year. I appreciate the love. Hopefully I’ll be back on the floor soon. Health is good.”
When asked if he would play for the Trailblazers again, Brandon Roy responded by saying:
“I wish, but due to the NBA rules I cannot play in Portland until 2014-2015. I’m looking to return sooner. Thanks for your support. I’m fortunate to have played for such a great fan base. No matter where I play, Portland will always have a special place in my heart.”
John Canzano with Oregon Live doesn’t believe that Roy’s retirement would ever happen, but instead believes that it was a brilliant ploy to get the NBA player away from his Oregon team. Canzano stated:
“I didn’t believe for a second that he was done playing when he announced his retirement in training camp in December. To sit out the season and gain his freedom as a free agent felt like a brilliant strategic play by Roy and his agent, Greg Lawrence. Well-played, fellas. “
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