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NBA: Re-Drafting The Top 10 Picks Of The 2006 NBA Draft

By James Polazzon

Dec 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) makes a move against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) makes a move against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Original Pick. Randy Foye. Brandon Roy . 7. player. 18. Career Stats: 18.8 PPG, 4.7 APG and 4.3 RPG

It’s not fair how injuries can devastate one’s career. An NBA Rookie of the Year award, three consecutive All-Star appearances and two consecutive All-NBA nods were what Brandon Roy was able to achieve before his troublesome knees gave in and he had to end his career prematurely.

Roy would’ve not only been a favourite to go No. 1 in this 2006 re-draft had he stayed healthy, he would’ve also had the chance to be a perenial all-star and one of the NBA’s best scorers.

Unfortunately, injuries are a part of sports and Roy couldn’t escape them. Even with his injuries in mind, for Roy to still come in at No. 7 is a tribute to how great of a player he was and how amazing he could’ve been if his knees didn’t let him down.

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