I say fifty-fifty he stays healthy enough to play 65 games this year (good over-under predictiion for whoever came up with it), if he does in fact stay healthy my expectations are somewhat modest (compared to some of you other mofos). 14 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 28 min/game.
that would be my take on every player who logs significant minutes... hoops is a rough game and few players are able to go year after year without suffering a setback what really won't surprise me is if Andre plays well with Greg STOMP
Of course, you watch a 3 minute youtube of Durant and you see a lot of great offensive shots and 3-point baskets and maybe even a dunk or block. You watch [video=youtube;1Qd-m1Ju24g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qd-m1Ju24g[/video] and you can't help but shake your head and think, my god, if 100% again for more then 70 games, what can stop the Blazers. That is frightening.
I'm jumping in late but I land on the side of one of the Greatest Movies of All Time. [video=youtube;i3W5GDkgf2w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3W5GDkgf2w[/video]
Are you saying he won't play 32 minutes. Are you staying I copied the stats wrong? What are you saying?
HCPs video really reminds me that we need Greg to be both healthy and happy. He plays a lot better when the world isn't on his shoulders. I'm more optimistic than others.
The world will always be on his shoulders for as long as he is in Portland. Every fan will be holding their breath every second he is in. It's not bad to be optimistic but proceed with caution. Unfortunately this is something we are use to by now.
Part of the optimism is due to the type of injuries. He has not had any injuries that are the type to continue to cause problems, nor has he had the same injury twice. I know you did not watch a bunch of him last year, but as you can tell from those that did, he really is one hell of a player. A lot of us are also worried about his health as one more serious injury will could mean the end of him. Ever time he is out, it's harder to come back mentally, and each time he is injured, the more we worry that he just has bad bones (although no medical reports back this up). But, if he can manage to play, he will absolutely be one of the top centers in the league, and if he can manage 3 seasons in a row of 70+ games, he will be the best Center in the league. He just has too much natural ability mixed with insane athleticism and strength. But all that is up in the air till he proves he is can handle the riggers of the NBA. If he can stay healthy next year. 14/13/3.5. in 32min. I see his points going down a bit if the rest of the team stays healthy and he will be asked to concentrate on rebounding and defense.
I would bring Oden back slowly just in case. No need to hurry up the process in the regular season. 30+ might be too much right now, but for a key playoff series I understand.
I think I'm most excited about cho being on board because I am pretty sure he will be able to help Greg the most when it comes to injuries. [video=youtube;SzO7Eo0xeQ0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzO7Eo0xeQ0[/video]
He plays like one per-minute, but he needs to stay on the court. That is a big toss up, due to his major injuries.
I doubt it his first year back after this injury. A lot of times it's the next year a player gets reward too even if he does well all year.
