The Brandon Roy Story
"Reading Dan Raley write about Brandon Roy is like watching Dwayne Wade throw a floor-length pass to LeBron James. This is more than a book; it is a breathtaking connection between two greats, an unforgettable assist that results in a rim-rattling finish. Raley is a great storyteller. Roy is an even better story. Read it and leap."--Bill Plaschke,LA Times, ESPN"This book is a must-read not just for basketball fans, or Brandon Roy fans, but for anyone who wants a candid look behind the curtain at the rise, fall and shocking resurrection of an NBA All-Star."--John Canzano,Portland Oregonian"Raley has for many years given readers an insight into sports personalities lives. Brandon Roy's story is a tale of faith and perseverance. His rise and fall and rise again are the stuff of champions." ----Kevin Calabro, ESPN, former Seattle Sonics play-by-play broadcaster"Brandon Roy has proven himself as a great player. Dan Raley has proven himself as a great sportswriter. The combination of these two make for a great story for anyone who loves basketball."--Bob Houbregs, former Seattle Sonics general manager, NBA player, and UW player"Brandon is a great role model for kids and anyone reading this book will see the hardships that he went through and that he s playing again because he loves the game." ----James Edwards, NBA player and Seattle native"It gives me great pleasure to read a book about Brandon Roy, written by Dan Raley--two Seattle icons I know."--Spencer Haywood, 12-year NBA player and five-time All-Star"I want kids to read this book, see who I am, that I m not just a basketball player." -- --Brandon Roy, three-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the YearBrandon Roy has proven himself as a great player. Dan Raley has proven himself as a great sportswriter. The combination of these two make for a great story for anyone who loves basketball.--Bob Houbregs, former Seattle Sonics general manager, NBA player, and UW playerBrandon is a great role model for kids and anyone reading this book will see the hardships that he went through and that he s playing again because he loves the game. ----James Edwards, NBA player and Seattle native"It gives me great pleasure to read a book about Brandon Roy, written by Dan Raley--two Seattle icons I know."--Spencer Haywood, 12-year NBA player and five-time All-StarI want kids to read this book, see who I am, that I m not just a basketball player. -- --Brandon Roy, three-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the YearBrandon Roy has proven himself as a great player. Dan Raley has proven himself as a great sportswriter. The combination of these two make for a great story for anyone who loves basketball.--Bob Houbregs, former Seattle Sonics general manager, NBA player, and UW playerBrandon is a great role model for kids and anyone reading this book will see the hardships that he went through and that he s playing again because he loves the game. ----James Edwards, NBA player and Seattle native"It gives me great pleasure to read a book about Brandon Roy, written by Dan Raley--two Seattle icons I know."--Spencer Haywood, 12-year NBA player and five-time All-StarI want kids to read this book, see who I am, that I m not just a basketball player. ----Brandon Roy, three-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year