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Journey to Greatness: Brandon Roy

Brandon Roy reflects on his journey from Garfield High School star to NBA All-Star and back to coaching his alma mater.

Brandon Roy's basketball journey came full circle when he returned to coach at Garfield High School in Seattle, where his legendary career began. Before becoming a three-time NBA All-Star with the Portland Trail Blazers and an All-American at the University of Washington, Roy dominated the Seattle prep scene.

In this Journey to Greatness feature, Roy reflects on his high school memories, including his first varsity game playing alongside his brother. He credits family support for helping him develop the resilience needed to overcome challenges throughout his career.