Just as important as how well Brandon Roy played in the Wolves preseason opener Wednesday was how he felt Thursday morning.
And, he said, his knees felt fine.
"Came out of it good," Roy said after playing 24 minutes against Indiana, his first action since taking a year off. "It's just a bunch of stepping stones. I was looking forward to the first game. We got a little live practice in today, felt good, went through everything. Just continuing to try to build on everything."
Kent Youngblood here. I was at practice today, with Jerry headed to Indy for Friday's game.
Roy admitted to savoring the experience Wednesday. He talked at length on the phone with family members and friends after the game was over. He said he got texts from friends and fellow players. Even members of the Pacers were expressing their happiness at Roy's return to the league. Roy spent a while talking with his friend Jamal Crawford, who is with the Los Angeles Clippers in China.
Wolves coach Rick Adelman said Roy looked very good offensively, especially considering his long lay-off. Friend and teammate Will Conroy agreed.
But Conroy sees that Roy can still get a lot better, referring to a move Roy made Wednesday night.
"He drove hard left, had Lance Stephenson on his shoulder. He bumped him off, but misses the pull-up (jumper)," Conroy said. "When he starts getting that shot back is when I'll know he's back."
