The idea of Roy possibly joining the Lakers was floated out by ESPN's Chris Palmer earlier in the week.
This isn't the first time we've heard about a potential Roy comeback, either. I wrote about the possibility of Roy returning to the league when we first received wind that the scenario may actually be feasible.
It's easy to understand where Roy is coming from considering how his career was cut short. He'll be just 28 years old in July, and the former sixth overall selection got to play just five seasons in the NBA before having to walk away.
Now, Peter Vecsey of the New York Post has effectively kept the Roy rumors swirling by passing along this tidbit:
Brandon Roy is considering Lakers should he come back. I say he's coming back 4 sure...but to Warriors, where ex-agent Bob Myers is GM.
This is a good time to point out that Vecsey is the same guy who called Carmelo Anthony demanding a trade to the New York Knicks a "fairy tale," and also suggested an insane Melo for Pau Gasol swap earlier this season that never made sense for either team.
Regardless, it's clear that there is a chance, albeit we don't know how big, that Roy actually returns to the league. Despite neither Palmer nor Vecsey presenting new information or citing any kind of inside sources, the speculation continues that Roy is looking for a way to return.
If he's healthy, there aren't a lot of NBA fans who wouldn't want to see him back. At his best, Roy was a prolific scorer who twice averaged more than 20 points per game. But if Roy does return, is this going to be the same guy that fans remember?
More importantly, is this a guy that's suddenly going to turn around the Lakers' problems in the seco...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
