Quick: Oden probably won't play this season

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  1. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I dunno, they gave him 1.5 million -- Luke Babbitt money -- not exactly the kind of sum that screams, "we believe." but maybe says, "hey if you feel like doing this basketball thing next year, just remember we gave you some money when you couldn't pass a physical."

    I do agree that Quick doesn't have any special knowledge of the situation, but I certainly wouldn't be shocked if he does in fact sit out the whole year.
     
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    I agree with your post, completetly. Guess I'm still confused as to how that article was translated into exactly what the title indicates.... Did I miss something in the article?
     
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    Perhaps the line where Quick typed, "No, it doesn't appear Oden will play this year"
     
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    I think they've been down on Oden for longer than most people realize.

    Remember the Andre for Devin (and Troy Murphy) rumors a few years back: The Nets wanted Oden in the deal and the Blazer management were "50/50" split on that decision.
     
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    Chad just said he hopes he makes it back to the court. Said Oden is very appreciative of the Blazers standing by him. Oden knows what Blazers stand regarding him and hopes he comes back.
     
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    Also didn't guarantee that Oden would play just that he hopes he'll play. I get the feeling he's not gonna get out on the court for us.
     
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    Kind of the same thing don't you think?
     
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    Even if they do not believe he will ever play another game as a Blazer - the $1.5m (if correct) is just smart. He can always be the sweetener in a trade that brings an impact player, if the opportunity presents itself.

    Of course, Marc Iavaroni, the Blazers coach might be feeding bullshit to Quick - he has been known to do that before.
     
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    I knew it! You are Chad!
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    You think I'm Chad Buchanan?
     
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    He believes it in his heart, and you can't prove otherwise! :P
     
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    LOL no... My sarcasm is bad?
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Is this meant to be a statement or a question?
     
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    Devon Sawa/SLC shoutout. Well done!
     
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    BTW, did you hear that Zach Randolph has a torn MCL...and is projected to be back in 6-8 WEEKS.

    It wasn't that long ago that a torn MCL was a season ending/career threatening injury. It is amazing what the combination of modern medicine and a motivated patient can achieve.
     
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    You really can't figure this out? Management has a huge vested interest in Oden, seeing as he is a #1 pick and the supposed "savior" of the franchise. They are hoping like mad that he's going to make a comeback one of these days and make them all look like geniuses for drafting him. In short, they have too much invested in him to give up just yet.

    They can dream as much as they want to, but that doesn't mean the rest of us have to.
     
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    yes, but that has nothing to do with what rasta said in his response.
     
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    I saw that. But it still sounds more like Quick being Quick, than stating an actual fact (and the fact that Quick said it means it more than likely NOT fact - I even called Coach Iavaroni and he confirms I shouldn't believe JQ).
     
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