Brandon Roy has come out in support of Carmelo Anthony being the first Portland Trail Blazers players to wear the number 7 since his exit nine years ago, according to the Athletic’s Jason Quick. The former Blazer favorite said a touching off-court moment during the 2009 Portland vs Denver Nuggets Chistmas Day game highlighted his admiration and respect for Anthony.
Roy, who was instrumental in reinvigorating the Blazers franchise, wore number 7 in Portland between 2006 and 2011, before his career was cut short by degenerative knee injuries. While his stint in Portland was shorter than Blazer fans had hoped, many believe that Roy’s number 7 should be retired.