Oden hopes to return this season

Big difference between difference-maker and dominant. Oden was a difference maker about 70% of the games he played but he was hardly ever dominant. Look at David Robinson's rookie numbers. Now THAT is dominant.

No question he would've gotten better at it and become dominant, but he hadn't gotten to that level yet. I mean, Fredette has a good PER but he's not a top ten PG in the league yet.

bingo

 

Except when little guys stripped him every time he got the ball in the post his entire rookie year.

 

So what? Adam Morrison, Darko, and Eddy Curry all have rings.

What no one is mentioning is that in the scheme of things, this guy hasn't really played much of serious organized basketball. 4 years of high school, a year of college with an injured wrist, and then what adds up to one season of pro ball. Even if this guy does come back, he doesn't have much experience playing the game. He's a long term project at this point if you're willing to take that gamble.

 

Pretty sure you PM'd me to say you'd never respond to my posts.

EDIT - didn't even realize you had me in your signature. But you're not a troll...

2nd EDIT - I do agree with what you said about Oxen's injury history, because I was saying the same thing.

3rd EDIT - Oxen are reliable and dependable. Moving back to Oden now.

 

OK, I agree.

Didn't know where you were coming from in your per/36. Oxen was a decent player while on the court. I don't see how missing 3 years is going to help him be better than he was at 22, though.

 

Better wish him luck whenever he lands too.