Greg's Mindset

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  1. bodyman5001

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    If poor health means not being able to play in the NBA then most of us should jump off of a bridge.
     
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    I feel bad for Greg this has got to be tough.

    But in the grand scheme of things many people have far worse struggles in life. He is trying to perform a competitive athletic activity at a level only the top 100 people on the planet can attain, he has to be in near perfect health to do that successfully. If a bus driver has a gimby leg or an english teacher has a flaky shoulder it doesn't effect their careers. Oden needs to be functioning perfectly, and that is very hard for not just him but many many NBA players.

    I could easily roll out of bed and go fulfill my scheduled work shift 600 times, but in the NBA that is a record. The game is very physically demanding and it can be hard for anyone to perform, let alone a 7 footer. Look at the other top centers in the west, Yao and Bynum. Injuries are a part of the game.
     
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    yeah, but like I said, he has disappointed MILLIONS of people. Most people only disappoint their families.
     
  4. craigehlo

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    Greg's only thought right now should be "I need to play for free the next 3 seasons for the Trailblazers."
     
  5. EL PRESIDENTE

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    Totally.
     

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