Bill Simmons picked up credibility points with this. He's EXACTLY right. Can you see Oden stepping onto a basketball court and saying, "There's no way we're losing this f-ing game. I'm destroying the other team tonight." For some reason, I can't. Bill Simmonsadamus. Greg Oden is a pussy and plays like one.
Even a blind rat finds some cheese every once in awhile. Oden may be a lot of things, but pussy is not one that comes to mind. He IS the second best rebounder on the team. And he IS the best offensive rebounder on the team. He sets picks that destroy the other player. No, he isn't a pussy. You have bought in to the media's portrayal of him. I can only judge him by what happens on the court. By that measurement, he will be a fine player if injuries don't derail his career. Which can happen to anyone. IIRC, Durant has been out for a while with a sprained ankle that was so bad he is wearing a boot. I hope it isn't a chronic problem, but it could turn out to be the beginning of the end for Durant. Will you turn on Roy if his foot troubles surface again? Or LA if his heart acts up? Going by what I am reading here, the answer is yes.
