http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/56250/20081228/blazers_oden_keeps_to_himself/ Am I the only one who thinks this is a little weird? Or is this a normal thing with some NBA players?
Here is a pretty interesting and old article about Kobe's loner nature. Kobe Bryant's A Superstar Who Doesn't Quite Fit In--With His Team, L.A. Or Even This Country
so true...but you think his teammates would at least come up and ask him about his Grandson LeBron...
Man, why did you have to draw attention to this, now were going to get the usual, "Greg Oden isn't liked by his team mates" , "he's depressed" "he doesnt cheer for his team-mates" " he doesnt smile" rinse and repeat, psycho-analyzed bullshit from the few "forum-shrinks" we have on here. Bottom line is, It's gotta be one tough situation to be in, being the top pick, getting all the attention, etc taking a year off of NBA and then trying to come back in and make a huge splash.... so much expectation, and not a lot of room for error....in most peoples minds.
In the first 6 minutes of our last game (TOR) I saw him smile a cuople of times. I think he is finally starting to lessen the pressure on himself.
It has already been posted. http://sportstwo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1845146#post1845146 I already posted my thoughts on Canzano and the article. IMO I wouldn't worry about anything Canzano writes.
Haha, if that's directed at me- read your avatar, duder. I'd say your post represents more of a psychoanalysis than mine.
Wow. Kick a lot of dead horses? You guys really need to step up your humor game. These two jokes are terrible.
100% agree with this. I actually watched the replay of the game on Com(evil)cast last night just so I could see the beginning of the game when it looked like Greg was having fun. "All good things in all good time"
Wasn't talkin' to you man, but no big-deal, I read my avatar every time I post. And I wasn't psychoanalyzing anyone, but merely explaining my disdain for the guys that come on here trying to tell us how Oden's a head-case, over and over and over again. It's tiring, because you know it's going to happen on this thread once they catch wind of it.
I'm not normally one to rip Canzano...maybe I just don't pay close enough attention to him...but this article is idiotic. As if minutes played are little gold starts handed out by the teacher and the rules have to be exactly the same for everyone. I get there can be damage from a double standard...but this is a bad example. There is only 1 supreme goal. It is not to make the playoffs this season. It is to win an NBA championship and that can't realistically happen until an upcoming season (unless something amazing happens). What do we need in order for that to happen? I think we need Oden to develop as quickly as possible. How will that happen? By playing with the starting group against the best possible players. Starting Pryz...who I have loved as a player for years...might maybe help you win more now -maybe...but starting Oden is working towards the long-term success of the team. He's already learning to hold the ball up more, keep his hands up straighter, not hang on the rim (as much), how to push just enough with the off arm to create a little space without fouling, etc...you can already see glimpses of progress. I think the problem with overreacting fans and commentators is that everyone is so focused on short term goals and "what have you done this week" analysis, that they totally lose sight of the larger goal. Thankfully I think Paul Allen, Larry Miller, KP, and Nate all get it. I'm very glad they're steering the ship! Thank you and good night.
I am OK with everyone saying Canzano piece is trash, but are you guys saying that Oden is not the type that prefers to keeps to himself, not socialize, etc?
