One of the great ‘What If’s’ in all of basketball history, Brandon Roy didn’t need time to adjust. On November 1, 2006, in his very first NBA game, the sixth overall pick slashed his way through the defense in the first quarter and scored his first points with a smooth finish at the rim. Right away, the game looked like it moved at his pace. Roy would go on to score 20 in the opener, setting the tone for a Rookie of the Year season and one of the most respected players of his era. For four straight years, he was the go-to guy in Portland—an All-Star, a closer, and a leader who did it all without needing the spotlight. His first basket wasn’t loud, but it was a sign. Brandon Roy had arrived, and for a short time, there was nobody quite like him. · Nov 2, 2006