ESPN Rumor Insider: Greg Oden's return uncertain?

Here is my problem with your statement. If you are over an injury, you are over it. Being over it now, is the same as being over it later. Has Greg taking forever to come back ever paid off without him not getting hurt? If everything perceived is correct, these injuries he has had, have nothing to do with each other. So what does use does having him wait to come back and play serve if he is ready earlier than that? It's not like this is a torn muscle or a blown ligament. This is a broken bone. If it is healed, it is healed.

 

I agree 100%

Other than the caveat of having the medical team that allowed Marty to play last year only to re-injure his foot 8 minutes in, I am 100% behind GO coming in the game if he is healed and in game shape.

Would be nice to get an outside opinion on that, however...

 

I'd go along with this except for the muscle atrophy that resulted from Greg being in a cast. Obviously, getting muscle mass and tone back is going to be required in order for him to play at a high level and not risk reinjury due to insufficient muscle support.

That said, I'm sure that the Blazers are going to be very cautious with his return. However, if he's ready to go buy the playoffs, he's ready to go.

 

He wouldn't be anywhere near effective playing at arond 50%.

He'd need the summer just to get back up to speed.
If he did play, at less than 80%, no doubt the risk of re-injury would be increased, and the returns would be marginal at best.

Just not worth the risk.
Hopefully the big fella can come back better, faster, and more durable. (Paul Allen should make him his six Billion dollar man)

 

Playoffs aren't a lock for anyone until you see an 'x' next to a teams name in the standings.