The Greg Oden Watch "OFFICIAL" Thread...

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  1. BoomChakaLaka

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    20 = the number of Viagra pills it takes to wake up little Greggy
     
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    How is his body old? He's 25 and has hardly played any basketball.
     
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    Interesting read about Oden's time in Portland.

    http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/20...oot-oden-greg-oden-lawrence-north-high-school

     
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    uhh...that's most early 20 year olds after they start making some coin.
     
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    Depression is no joke, and alcohol exacerbates the problem. Going out to a bar on Tuesday just to kill time isn't very funny for anybody of any age, although it appears that was the only way to get Greggers out of his bedroom.
     
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    It's just too bad it had to end this way. If Oden can become a starter in the league again, that would be a huge accomplishment for him. The Blazers are due for some good luck. I am not going to risk the bad karma by wishing ill will on Oden.
     
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    Saturday, December 28th is a BIG day. Mark it on your calendar ladies.
     
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    Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Apparently Greg Oden hasn't even gotten off the bench in 3 preseason games for the Miami Heat. The reason? He's not in "game shape."

    Here's the question: If you had Greg Oden on your team for the first time, wouldn't you want to get him out there on the floor for at least a few minutes during the pre-season, for God's sake?? It wouldn't matter if he wasn't in "game shape." All you have to do is play him for 5 or 10 minutes and see what he looks like.

    Is Oden injured again? I suspect that he is, and the Heat are just afraid to say so.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Greg Oden was not doing contact drills with the rest of the team at the beginning of training camp. As long as he's in any kind of shape for the playoffs the Heat's paltry investment in him will pay off.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Makes no sense. He's had more than enough time to get into "game shape." What a joke.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Absolutely. Besides, it's the pre-season. Who cares if he's huffing and puffing a little bit out there? I can't understand why the Heat wouldn't put him on the court unless he's injured again.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Greg Who?
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    When was his last surgery? How much more recovery time could he possibly need?
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    This is spot in. You don't rush a guy back who is injury prone especially when you don't NEED him for the regular season. As long as he is ready and in game shape come playoffs is all they care about.

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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Greg is the new mascot.

    They'll trot him out, he can waive his little hat, and then they can pay him.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    The less time he spends on the court (and couch), the fewer the opportunities for injury. The bench is probably the safest place for him, all things considered.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Maybe they are afraid to use him.
     
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    Re: Greg Oden not playing in preseason?

    Saving him for the playoffs. At least that's what I'd do.
     

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