Steve Blake already has 10 points to lead all Trail Blazers, including a recent three-pointer which cut the Toronto lead to 1 point!

Martell then followed up Blake's three with a three of his own! We're all tied at 22...

And now Roy has a chance to give the Trail Blazers the lead!!!

As Brandon sinks his free-throw to make it 25 - 24 Trail Blazers, I wanted to discuss something that's been on the tip of everyone's tongue...

With the Trail Blazers recent success and his individual performance during that streak, when can we officially start calling Brandon Roy a "Superstar?"

In order to be a "SUPERSTAR," you must do "SUPERSTAR" things, like...

1.) Leading your team in multiple categories (typically points and assists for guards, points and rebounds for forwards/centers)...

2.) Playing hurt. A defining characteristic for any SUPERSTAR is that they're team would rather have them at 50 - 75% than a backup at 100%...

3.) Carrying a team through the playoffs. In Roy's case, it might be carrying this team too the playoffs but a "SUPERSTAR" should be able to get his team deep into the playoff mix.

4.) Elevating your teammates to levels beyond that of their talent. Why do we know BJ Armstrong's name? Bill Cartwright? Luc Longley? Because Michael Jordan made them good enough for us to pay attention...

5.) Signing a shoe deal or, better yet, having a brand named after you.

6.) Hosting the ESPYs or at least giving out one of the more prestigious awards.

7.) Winning a Gold Medal with Team USA (the real team, not the practice squad)...

8.) Hoisting an MVP trophy (Season MVP, Finals MVP, MVP of the Olympic Tournament).

9.) Dating an A-List celebrity or a SUPERMODEL.

10.) Leading a squad that features Bill Murray against a band of cartoon aliens who want to steal the talent from the NBA.

11.) Hosting Saturday Night Live- although with the current status of the show, maybe we should switch this to starring as Jack Bauer's sidekick for a full 24 hours...

12.) Starring in a primetime commercial or series of commercials.

13.) Having future players heralded as the "Next" you in a positive fashion...

14.) Being invited to provide color commentary during the playoffs after your team has been eliminated (although, if you're truly a SUPERSTAR, you won't let your team get eliminated)...

And finally...

15.) You have to be in William Wesley's T-Mobile "Fave 5".

That pretty much sums it up!

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