Roy Vey!

It was only five seasons ago that Brandon Roy was named the ROY (that's Rookie of the Year). Now Brandon is done. The three-time all-star is hanging up his baggy shorts at the young age of 27 -in what should be his prime - due to knee ailments. The Blazer did go out in a blaze of glory. After barely playing in the second game of the team's opening round playoff series against Dallas, Roy scored 16 points in 23 minutes off the bench to help the Trail Blazers win. He followed-up in game 4 by pouring in 18 points in the fourth quarter to mount a come-from-behind, two-point victory that tied the series. Portland lost to the eventual NBA champs, but Roy was able to wow the hometown fans twice in what would wind up being his final two home games. The city of Portland is famous for its roses. Like the delicate flower, Roy's career was beautiful, but far too fleeting. As for what to do in early retirement, instead of whining about his maladies, he could open a winery, following in the fractured footsteps of the injury-ravaged Yao Ming (Bordeaux is a cure for boredom). Out of a rose comes rosé.