Yes, I heard that. It was on the post game show with Wheels. Nate mentioned that it would be a while before we see Oden play again. He just shrugged off any idea of GO playing against Indy.
I have mixed emotions. Of course I don't want him to play while hurt, but him being in the game makes it so much more interesting. I love watching Greg play, whether good or bad. Why? His development is key to our future. If he becomes that DPOY, 15 rebounds type of guy, I can see us winning at least 3 rings. Without him, we'd be lucky to get one.
This sucks. I hope he gets well soon- we'll need him for the stretch run. And he needs more NBA experience.
Surgery is never first resort. If it's clearly necessary, then it's done, but it's not done just because it may be needed. There are risks associated with surgery. The idea that the team or Oden dropped the ball by not instantly resorting to surgery is absurd. He may need it, in which case it will happen. But getting healthy without surgery is always the preferred option.
I am about || this close to stop banking on Oden as part of our Big 3. I do not blame him for the injuries, shit happens. But when it keeps happening, it's tough to depend on someone so heavily for the future. This time it wasn't even a freak injury either, just banged knees and he has missed well over 2 weeks. Very frustrating. I wish the big fella well, Lord only knows how he's feeling. We all need to just stay positive and hope he at least turns out to be a force on D!
I thought Barrett said he would be back Wednesday? This fucking team is so irritating when it comes to releasing news. Let us know what the fuck is going on. How do you go from, "I could play if there was a game today" to him being out since the all-star break plus more weeks coming supposedly? Annoying.
Here is a quote from Nate that Joe Freeman got in the post-game: http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/03/blazers_102_spurs_84_mcmillan.html
