20 Iconic Athletes That Were Unfortunately Made of Glass

Brandon Roy

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No NBA franchise has been more riddled with the injury bug than the Portland Trail Blazers. There are a few other Blazers on this list, but we’ll kick off their woes with a guy who would be a perfect fit in today’s NBA. Roy was an offensive juggernaut in his heyday. The versatile combo guard had no discernible weakness in his game. He could shoot from range, get to the foul line, and set up his teammates.

Minor injuries hampered Roy’s early career, but that didn’t stop him from making three All-Star games and an All-NBA Second Team in 2009. In April of 2010, just eight months after signing a four-year deal worth the max, Roy suffered a meniscus tear. The proceeding three years consisted of major rehabilitation for the former Washington Husky. After making a brief return with the Timberwolves in 2013, Roy’s career was done after just 326 games.