he was making a statement on how Oden has been playing as a whole so far this season...and that game is equivilent to 11 games....lol...it's actually pretty quick witted and funny
I don't think that's what he meant. It was a slight since Oden has had so many 2, 3, 5 point games that a career high for Oden would probably be 11 points. It was a sign of what non-Blazer fans think of Oden, which is not much.
Maybe, but usually when someone refers to a career game...mean an overall performance...meaning the statline as a whole...but I can see your logic as well
I think Eric's interpretation of the "11" comment is the right one. However, it doesn't really matter what Kenny Smith thinks. What matters is that Oden finally had a big game, maybe even a break-out game, and it should do wonders for his confidence. Go, Greg! You're on your way, and tonight was a big step forward.
I took it as Kenny pointing out that Greg's career is just starting out. Saying he had a career game when he has only played a few games is kind of ridiculous. (However not as ridiculous as some of the idiotic "bust" statements)
I hate to pull the "you people" card, but God damn, why do (some of) you people give a rat's ass what anybody says about the Blazers... or Greg Oden, for that matter!? I mean, seriously, who gives a shit what Kenny Smith and his mediocre-career-havin'-ass says about Portland. This is a guy that rode the coat tails of Olajuwon and Drexler to a couple of championship rings, only because Jordan decided to take a couple of years off. And he thinks that just because Charles Barkley's taking a drunken leave of absence that he needs to try to pick up the slack in the comedy-relief aspect of the show? It's a moronic job, but somebody's gotta do it. Who cares what members of the media and/or fans of other teams say about the Blazers? Fuck 'em--fuck 'em all! Just enjoy watching our young team grow and learn to play with each other... and everything else will take care of itself. I swear, just when I think we have some pretty sharp individuals around this joint, the median IQ seems to drop below 0, which, of course, isn't an easy feat. Something tells me Eric needs a new hobby to occupy his down-time or that he needs some new "meds." Either way, these types of threads just kill the enjoyment of what used to be a fun place to visit.
Would you have said that if it was a compliment to Oden? If you don't like reading these then dont open them. The thread title was Kenny Smith on Oden... obviously that means the thread is about something Smith said. So why even open it? This place is to talk about Blazers, and Eric wanted to mention what someone said about the Blazers. Nothing wrong with that.
Yeah, probably. You know why!? 'Cause I couldn't possibly care any less what Kenny Smith says about Greg Oden, the Blazers, or the city of Portland. I've been watching sports long enough to know what I see--I don't need someone else's $.02 to influence my opinion on any player, team, or city. Everyone has an opinion, but, as they say, they're like assholes: everyone has one and they ALL stink. I'll open up any thread I want, thank you very much... but thanks for the concern. O RLY!? Is that what it was? Thanks, dude... I can't read!!! I don'y know where I'd be without you! Maybe 'cause I don't want to miss the one that actually ends up containing a suicide (or, shall we say, "An Ode to Kenny Smith) within it!?
Wow, I was just asking? You bitch about something that you have control over. I was just wondering. Don't have to be a immature about it. Grow up.
I thought it was funny too. Greg has had some poor games, and the national media sees these more than the games he plays well in. I laughed out loud when he said that.
