the most intense conditions, but Brandon Roy this summer had a feeling on the basketball court that he hasn't had in a long time: nervousness.

He was working out on Mercer Island in Washington, which happens to be where Blazers owner Paul Allen lives. Allen, who enjoys interacting with his players, let it be known that he might visit Roy during his workout.

"He said he might come by the gym, but I was thinking, 'Nah, he probably has something to do','' Roy said.

Entering the final hour of his workout, during which he was to work on ball handling, Roy looked up and saw Allen entering the gym.

"I got all nervous,'' Roy said, giggling at the notion. "I already play for the guy and here I am feeling like I'm trying out for him. It was like I was trying to impress him.''