There were rumors about the Los Angeles Lakers possibly picking up Brandon Roy but since he’s announced his comeback for sure, he’s attracted some other suitors. Â On the list is the Golden State Warriors. Â Read more after the jump.
Warriors general manager Bob Myers said on Friday morning that the team has interest in former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has made it clear that he will try to play in 2012-13.
The Warriors have Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in their backcourt, but Myers has said frequently over the past months that the team needs to get more veteran experience. Assuming Roy can still play, he would fit the bill there.
“I told (Roy) when he was amnesty-ed … ‘I hope this isn’t it for you. Make sure this isn’t it. He’s said publicly he wants to come back, so I’ll start to talk to him. It depends how everything goes for us and what his expectations are and all of that. But absolutely I’ll talk to him.â€
Roy, who is 6-foot-4 and capable of playing both guard spots, won the Rookie of the Year award in 2006-07 and has been an NBA all-star three seasons.
Roy had his best statistical season for the Blazers in 2008-09, when he averaged 22.6 points – on 48-percent shooting, 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
