Moments after agreeing in principle to one of the richest contracts in Trail Blazers history on Wednesday, Brandon Roy shifted his focus back to his long-term goal: an NBA championship.
“My family and I are extremely happy I will be a Blazer for a long time,” Roy said after agreeing to a four-year deal, with a player option for a fifth season. “And I am very focused and determined to bring a championship to the Rose City.”
The deal, which could keep Roy in Portland through the 2014-15 season, came after more than a month of negotiating. There was never a question about money — the Blazers agreed Roy would get the maximum allowed — but the Blazers hedged on giving Roy the option for the fifth season.[…]
Roy stands to make nearly $82 million over the length of the contract, but exact figures won’t be known until the salary cap is set for the 2010-11 season.
