Brandon Roy has Level III Degenerative Arthritis in Both Knees

[irondarts]

Here's an article talking about why he came back, in the article he admits he has level III degenerative arthritis in both knees, when you reach Level IV you need a knee replacement. He needs to retire, it would really be sad if he couldn't walk later on in life.

link (http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/11/brandon_roy_opens_up_about_why_he_came_back_what_i .html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)

[Chapallaz]

Basically: http://www.jointreconstruction.com/images/tkxraysA.gif

[iamgine]

Here's an article talking about why he came back, in the article he admits he has level III degenerative arthritis in both knees, when you reach Level IV you need a knee replacement. He needs to retire, it would really be sad if he couldn't walk later on in life.

link (http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/11/brandon_roy_opens_up_about_why_he_came_back_what_i .html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
Is that so bad? I'd assume it works just like a real knee, just maybe can't play sport.

[stallionaire]

If I were T-Wolves GM... we woulda had Crawford.. not this ****ing joke Brandon Roy. Dude needs to know that HE KNEW HIS BODY THE BEST coming into this season. HE IS THE ONE that said he could play 25mpg. And then he shits this on us. Man **** this guy.

Good thing the Wolves can opt out of his con artist contract.

only 10 mil instead of 20.

[ripthekik]

it sounds terrible. If i were him I'd just hang it up. What's the point? He's got the money. He can't contribute anymore even if he plays for the love of the game. Just keep your knees while you can still walk without a wheelchair man.

Being able to walk for the rest of his life >>>> playing mediocre for a few games before being hit by injury again

[stevieming]

I like Brandon Roy a lot.....but man this is just flat out stealing money.

Bet he doesn't play another 10 games in total before calling it quits,

[ihoopallday]

it sounds terrible. If i were him I'd just hang it up. What's the point? He's got the money. He can't contribute anymore even if he plays for the love of the game. Just keep your knees while you can still walk without a wheelchair man.

Being able to walk for the rest of his life >>>> playing mediocre for a few games before being hit by injury again

This. Pretty sure the guy is set for life financially.

[ihoopallday]

I like Brandon Roy a lot.....but man this is just flat out stealing money.

Bet he doesn't play another 10 games in total before calling it quits,

NFL contracts > NBA contracts.

[leopoldstotch]

time to hang it up. It's better to be able to walk rather than risk your body.

[Patrick Chewing]

Greg Oden syndrome

[Joshumitsu]

Portland Frailblazer syndrome

Fixed

[Bandito]

Too bad, he was one of the brightest star in a fe years at the SG position. Who knows maybe he could've been number one and take the crown for KB.

[BMOGEFan]

he needs that knee brace bruce wayne has in Rises.

[Swaggin916]

I don't get it man how does this happen to some people? You are an elite athlete and but you're body just can't take it and at that young an age. It's not like he was flying all over the court either he was controlled and not playing some Faried wildman out thaere

[gyu]

Is this even new to anyone? I thought this is the exact reason why he retired in the first place, I remember people were saying if he continues to play he might not be able to walk when he is old. That's why I was so confused why he was coming out of retirement in the first place.

[FireDavidKahn]

Is this even new to anyone? I thought this is the exact reason why he retired in the first place, I remember people were saying if he continues to play he might not be able to walk when he is old. That's why I was so confused why he was coming out of retirement in the first place.
Is this news? I think so...Not sure it was ever made public he actually had degenerative arthritis, I could be wrong though.

[JMT]

Is that so bad? I'd assume it works just like a real knee, just maybe can't play sport.

:facepalm Not so bad if you're 70 and just glad to be able to walk without excruciating pain. Not so good at 30/35 when maybe you'd like to be able to play with your kids and lead something close to a normal life.

[AngelEyes]

NFL contracts > NBA contracts.

You better be joking, NBA contracts are infinitely greater.

[Shepseskaf]

Is this news? I think so...Not sure it was ever made public he actually had degenerative arthritis, I could be wrong though.
I believe it was common knowledge in scouting circles that he had serious knee problems before he got drafted -- even if the specific problem might not have been known.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Great signing by Kahn.

[SourPatchKids]

Fixed
aha




but seriously :( :( :( :(

[ihoopallday]

You better be joking, NBA contracts are infinitely greater.

Of course they are, but NFL contracts keep things like this from happening. This guy will still get paid and didn't do shit. Even Greg Oden was getting paid millions when he barely ever touched a basketball. I like the NFL where players can be cut if they're not producing. That's why so many NFL players get guaranteed money when they sign their contracts. Should be the same way in the NBA in my opinion.

[irondarts]

You better be joking, NBA contracts are infinitely greater.
Not when it comes to situations like this.

[FireDavidKahn]

You better be joking, NBA contracts are infinitely greater.
Are you? NFL contracts aren't fully guaranteed.

[All Net]

:( :(

[LJJ]

Not when it comes to situations like this.

Roy was officially diagnosed with arthritis in his knees waaay back in 2010. It was a career ending, chronic physical condition.

So when a team signs a player who is clearly disabled I think they should take the biggest hit possible, that's just awful managing.

[Sharmer]

Here's an article talking about why he came back, in the article he admits he has level III degenerative arthritis in both knees, when you reach Level IV you need a knee replacement. He needs to retire, it would really be sad if he couldn't walk later on in life.

link (http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2012/11/brandon_roy_opens_up_about_why_he_came_back_what_i .html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)

I 'm a final year student in medicine , therefore I 've a lot of training on joint degeneration.

A few points, I haven't reviewed any radiology results on Brandon Roy, however because he has high level of Vastus Medialis Obliquus activation, which can mimimise loading on the knee joint.

Also there a number of procedure's in pipeline, and advancements in medicine will allow degenerative cartilage to regenerate.

But you are right, if he continues to play Basketball, his knee's will only further deteriorate.

[iamgine]

:facepalm Not so bad if you're 70 and just glad to be able to walk without excruciating pain. Not so good at 30/35 when maybe you'd like to be able to play with your kids and lead something close to a normal life.
I think that's exaggeration. People who had knee replacement leads pretty normal life. Maybe they can't join the office's baseball team but that's about it.

[Sharmer]

I think that's exaggeration. People who had knee replacement leads pretty normal life. Maybe they can't join the office's baseball team but that's about it.

Recently Mike Dantoni had knee replacement surgery and within a few weeks has been able to walk.

[Purch]

The guy should of stayed retired. The Nba community knew it, the blazers knew it, Rick Adelman knew it, hell I think deep down even B-Roy himself knew it. When you have arthritis in both your knees at like age 25, your basketball career isn't even the main issue, it's your long term health. He can't afford to be playing basketball at such a high level, on knees that are ready to give out at any time.

[Segatti]

Brandon Roy is a smart guy, "I'm going to take money from some sucker before I retire".

[I<3NBA]

I like Brandon Roy a lot.....but man this is just flat out stealing money.

:facepalm

it's not stealing when you have the owner's permission to take their money. it's not Roy's fault T-Wolves mgt is stupid. they have dozens of medical professionals employed and not a one protested the signing.

IMO, any team stupid enough to offer that contract deserves to lose all that money.