“I actually want to be a [high school or middle school] gym teacher,” he said. “I feel like they have the best job ever. You think about it, they get their weekends off and they get to wear sweats every day to work.” http://tribstar.com/sports/x1555257...hrough-adversity-includes-stop-in-Terre-Haute
How in the fuck did this guy get drafted over Durant? One would think work ethic would be a great way to separate 1A and 1B
Work ethic and determination is why Barton, for example, will succeed beyond whatever his natural abilities are. For anyone who said draft Durant because he's a gym rat, you got that one right.
Oden is going down hill fast. 5yrs ago - Oden: "I enjoy school and would like to be a dentist after I retire from the NBA." Today - Oden: "I want a job where I can wear sweats and have weekends off." 3yrs from now - Oden: "I can't wait till I'm retired so I can sit on the couch all day in my Depends."
You didn't help out Oden with that one. The answer I'd be looking for as a boss is that I'm not looking past my goal of being the most successful NBA player I can be. What a monumental bust this guy is.
I know posters are just going for bitter jokes, but Greg is probably just BSing off the top of his head to answer an odd question. Regardless, I don't see whats wrong with putting the position of Gym Teacher in a positive light. If Greg or any former NBA player actually does that following their pro-ball career (which I highly doubt), thats great as far as staying involved with real people and life. Gym teachers don't get paid much, but they are in a position to positively affect kids... and they get to wear comfortable clothes. Most former athletes don't do much in their post playing days that I would respect as much as them becoming a Gym Teacher STOMP
And, as the saying further goes, those who can't teach, teach PE. Best of luck to Greg, but damn, what a bummer. barfo
Most pros credit an early gym teacher for their first inspiration. I have no problem with Oden wanting to be a gym teacher, but not if it's because he thinks it's an easy job. Interesting - he's still available and to date no NBA team has taken a flyer on him.
