Saturday night Greg Oden injured left knee, needs surgery, season likely over

[ShaqAttack3234]

I've tried to watch as many Blazer games as possible and while power dunks and big blocks aren't usual for Greg Oden, I'm wondering if anyone here thinks he still has this kind of athleticism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_oXlvSmp4o&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8fv810QfY8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9yD3M-pLQk

He's now in better shape than he was in last year and he should just about be recovered from the microfracture surgery. So has he lost any athleticism?

At 1:06 and particularly 1:21 he seems explosive here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZuaIPOAlbk Also at 1:13 here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJEaTPuzVJw

In general he doesn't seem to have as many highlight plays as he did in college, but I suspect part of that is him conserving energy and being careful because of his injury history.

[IamSofaKing]

He obviously put on some weight during his time off, but i'm not sure if he can get that explosiveness back, like Stoudemire, unless he really works hard and sheds some weight

[rknine15]

He's had serious knee injuries, it's tough to get back to how you were(explosiveness) especially with 7 fters. Plus the extra weight he put on.

I believe the drive at 1:21 is a travel.

[Cermet]

He obviously put on some weight during his time off, but i'm not sure if he can get that explosiveness back, like Stoudemire, unless he really works hard and sheds some weight

Dude even the comentators and NBA experts said he LOST some weight from last year.

[reppy]

He has been looking really explosive lately. Unfortunately, I can't find any of the clips from this season on YouTube anymore. Looks like they might have been taken down.

[RoseCity07]

I think he just dislocated his knee.

Rose Garden is dead silent. I can barely breath right now.

More info: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5113

[Kblaze8855]

Same knee?

[TMAC-RAPTORS]

What else is new

Hope it's not serious

[gblz]

Watching the game right now as we speak. He's being carried off the court in a stretcher right now, not good.

[GreatGreg]

Yeah, It doesn't look very good... I'm very sorry to every Blazer fan

[gyu]

Looks pretty serious, carried out on stretcher.

[Rekindled]

WOW, Oden down, taken out of the game on a strecher. portland just cant catch a break. Rudy is out too for the game. cunningham injured, Outlaw out for the season, Batum likely out for season, Aldrdige injured last 2 games. Heck their coach is injured.

[Mateo]

expected. oden will never be a franchise center.

[TruthKGRay3412]

Wow..

[KingJay718]

Brandon Roy - "Yes! More shots for me!

Seriously, I like G.O., but I hope he's OK. Dang, you could hear mice peeing on cotton, when G.O. Went down.

[RoseCity07]

I think it's the left knee which would not be the one he had surgery on. I don't even really care who wins the game now. One good thing is that it happened in the air. Not by coming down on it akward.

Blazers look to have the the wind knocked right out of them. I think it's as bad as when bynum dislocated his knee.

[Mateo]

he'll never be more than a role player.

[lilmagicjohnson]

I think he just dislocated his knee.

Rose Garden is dead silent. I can barely breath right now.
he is officially Sam Bowie 2.0 now. Pretty good when he plays, but hurt all the time.


Portland have two of the biggest busts of all time

[tsforthrees]

unfortunately this is looking more and more like sam bowie part 2. best of luck to greg

[lilmagicjohnson]

Sam Bowie 2.0, his nickname is now official

[ShaqAttack3234]

The bright side is he's still just 21, but man this was dissapointing. He was coming into his own offensively and the defense/rebounding is already elite. Hopefully he recovers well, but he's been injury prone since highschool. I'm rooting for him, though.

And Sam Bowie never had the type of potential Oden does.

[Mateo]

he is officially Sam Bowie 2.0 now. Pretty good when he plays, but hurt all the time.


Portland have two of the biggest busts of all time

worse. they passed up two of the better players of all time in other to acquire these busts.

[Meticode]

My condolences goes to Blazer fans. Just when Oden looks like he's starting to improve significantly this happens.

[Killbot]

Again? Wow.

[lilmagicjohnson]

The bright side is he's still just 21, but man this was dissapointing. He was coming into his own offensively and the defense/rebounding is already elite. Hopefully he recovers well, but he's been injury prone since highschool. I'm rooting for him, though.

And Sam Bowie never had the type of potential Oden does.
Yeh he did, Sam Bowie was like 7'4", and really quick, he could have been like a better Ralph Sampson.


Both Oden and Bowie have unveven leg lengths. Portland should have learned their lesson

[pete's montreux]

sorry to hear that, really :ohwell:

[wang4three]

Damn, I wish Greg the best. I hope he's doing well..

[gts]

nuts he was just getting up to speed.... hopefully it's not too bad and they are being more cautious than needed

[ShaqAttack3234]

Yeh he did, Sam Bowie was like 7'4", and really quick, he could have been like a better Ralph Sampson.


Both Oden and Bowie have unveven leg lengths. Portland should have learned their lesson

Bowie was listed at 7'1" and he entered the league at 235 pounds. Where did you get 7'4" from? So an inch taller than Oden with 40 fewer pounds(in muscle) with less power and athleticism?

[oden52hof]

GET WELL SOON ODEN:cry:

[sacredcow]

worse. they passed up two of the better players of all time in other to acquire these busts.

Really? I didn't know Durant was a 6 time NBA champion, 5 time MVP, 14 time all-star, 14 time all-star, a defensive player of the year, etc.

Stupid troll. I bet you're 16 and haven't even watched the league more than 5 years.

[KB2009Champ]

blazer fans should try to stay positive. being carried off doesnt always equal doom.

see pierce in the 2008 finals

[sacredcow]

blazer fans should try to stay positive. being carried off doesnt always equal doom.

see pierce in the 2008 finals

I don't think Oden has taken acting classes.

[Mateo]

Really? I didn't know Durant was a 6 time NBA champion, 5 time MVP, 14 time all-star, 14 time all-star, a defensive player of the year, etc.

Stupid troll. I bet you're 16 and haven't even watched the league more than 5 years.

lol, you interpreted "two of the better players" as meaning "the two players were equal".

[RoseCity07]

Man, I so sad right now. I don't even care about this damn game.

Our injured list is so long.

Injured Blazers: Nic Batum, Travis Outlaw, Patrick Mills, Jeff Pendergraph, Coach Nate McMillan, Greg Oden.

Our team is falling apart.

[sacredcow]

lol, you interpreted "two of the better players" as meaning "the two players were equal".

Sorry, that's just been an annoying generalization I've noticed is that we passed on Jordan 2.0 with Durant, my bad.

[FashionIssues]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA

[sacredcow]

Man, I so sad right now. I don't even care about this damn game.

Our injured list is so long.

Injured Blazers: Nic Batum, Travis Outlaw, Patrick Mills, Jeff Pendergraph, Coach Nate McMillan, Greg Oden.

Our team is falling apart.

I'm sad as well but you know what? If we still make the playoffs this depleted then that says a lot about this team and I'll be happy. Trying to just find some sort of positive in this.

[NY Comeback]

I think it's the left knee which would not be the one he had surgery on. I don't even really care who wins the game now. One good thing is that it happened in the air. Not by coming down on it akward.

Blazers look to have the the wind knocked right out of them. I think it's as bad as when bynum dislocated his knee.
That's not a good thing. Non-Contact injuries tend to be the worst.

[RoseCity07]

That's not a good thing. Non-Contact injuries tend to be the worst.

It was contact in the air, as in slamming into aaron brooks leg. This happened already when Oden ran his knee into Corey Maggette and he returned in 3-4 weeks. I'm just saying he didn't hurt it by bringing his weight down on it.

[AlThornton]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA

no kneecap

[Abd El-Krim]

That's not a good thing. Non-Contact injuries tend to be the worst.

Shaun Livingston disagrees.

[TheGrassIsGreen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA

The ghost of Mutombo coming back to exact revenge. Anyone notice how Aldridge looked like he was going to puke when he saw Oden's legs twisted up?

[KB2009Champ]

I don't think Oden has taken acting classes.

very good point. i stand corrected

[chazzy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA

Pause it at 0:12 :wtf:

Knee cap does not look normal..

Look at T-mac, Brian Cook, and LMA's reactions when they see his knee. Also the girl in blue sitting courtside. Holy crap

[KB2009Champ]

wait holy ****, i just saw it. someone tell me his knee normally looks like that

[pete's montreux]

damn, you can see the dislocated knee cap

[noob cake]

The curse of Deke, you **** his knees up, some other guy on his team will **** up his knee.

I'm sure the spirit of Deke doesn't want Oden to be injured.

[Basketball Dirk]

That happened to me once.

Painful. And my knee was swollen like a balloon. They actually drilled a hole in my knee and sucked out the excess blood with a hose while I was awake. Happened on my trip to Austria. Was pumped as hell to go taking a ride down the mountain with these rad ass tiny skiis and then some ******* left a banner lying in the middle and I got stuck w/ one foot. It sucked.

I really like Greg Oden. Such a nice dude that is still young and was starting to beast. He was starting to be one of the best rebounders, blockers and defenders in the league. **** this.

[pete's montreux]

some dude on the rockets bench looks like he's gonna hurl too

[RoseCity07]

Oden has been taken to the Blazers official medical facility to get an MRI.

[oh the horror]

Damn...thats just flat out lousy. Just when he was starting to gain momentum and play well, and improve....just another set back, and although hes very young...it just doesnt look good that he cant stay on the court.


Recent bigs in the NBA arent doing so well these days.

[Basketball Dirk]

Is it just me or are more players injured nowadays then a couple of decades ago?

[ClutchCityReturns]

No doubt he tore his quad tendon and will be shelved for the season.

[twolvesfan]

omg his knee cap looks messed up badly:eek:

[RoseCity07]

I know I play no where near on the level of NBA players, but I play basketball all summer long, fall all the time, twist my ankles, get shin splints. Yet I never had an injury where I had to be helped off the court. How does stuff like this happen?

It's like anything that can happen does happen.

[chazzy]

Longer vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxbHAqsHmQ

[NY Comeback]

I know I play no where near on the level of NBA players, but I play basketball all summer long, fall all the time, twist my ankles, get shin splints. Yet I never had an injury where I had to be helped off the court. How does stuff like this happen?

It's like anything that can happen does happen.
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. - Murphy's Law

And not to be a dick, but T-Mac's reaction is priceless.

[gts]

I know I play no where near on the level of NBA players, but I play basketball all summer long, fall all the time, twist my ankles, get shin splints. Yet I never had an injury where I had to be helped off the court. How does stuff like this happen?

It's like anything that can happen does happen.two things , i doubt you're a large as an nba player? that has an effect, big guys can just have problems, everything, the torque the bumps the twists are all greater due to their size and added length..

secondly you probably don't play with as much abandon as a pro level player, there's a little voice in most folks head saying that's gonna hurt if you screw it up....lol

[elementally morale]

Let's hope Oden will be like Big Z. Lots of injuries in his first years but less and less problems later on. I hope Oden will be a good center. I never saw potential greatness in him, but he should be a very solid 15 ppg/13rpg/3.5 bpg type of player.

[oh the horror]

The sh*tty thing is...if this dude is out for a long time, or even the season....what do teams do? I mean with guys like Bynum (thank god hes been in there so far) and guys like Oden...what the hell do you do? Do you wait, and see what develops or do you move them because they just arent worth the investment? Its tough!


What a horrible, horrible situation. Its going to be downright outrageous if this dude is out for the damn season.

[U got Served]

Its getting really hard not to believe in karma.
best of luck for the Portland franchise.

["Jesus"]

What the ****, honestly. The man can't catch a damn break.
Hope he gets better quick.

[ihatetimthomas]

Best of the luck to the guy. Finally when he is figuring out the game this happens. I really hope he will be OK. Damn shame.

[RoseCity07]

He's out for the year I just found out. Man :cry:

Fractured patella. I don't think there is a god.

[InspiredLebowski]

I'm serious, Greg's got to start thinking about how he wants to live his life after basketball.

[oh the horror]

Im sorry but that is way too much...dude didnt even play his rookie season....then he played like 60 games his second season, and now hes out for the season already? Blazers need to start making some moves for life without Oden, because im not sure whats going to happen with that kid.


That suuuuuuuuuuuucks.

[plat1numX]

I remember this happening to garbajosa and tj ford, i was speechless...**** is not fun

[chazzy]

He's out for the year I just found out. Man :cry:

Fractured patella. I don't think there is a god.

Wow.. I saw two different bumps on his leg so I wasn't sure, but i guess his kneecap split in two :eek:

[elementally morale]

He's a hard enough worker to still be a solid player, He's not going to be Shaq dominant, but as Gobb said, Big Z would be a nice similarity even though they both play so much differently.


Where has GOBB said that?

[U got Served]

He's out for the year I just found out. Man :cry:

Fractured patella. I don't think there is a god.


That really sucks man. I dont know if Portland will be able to make some noise in the playoffs without Oden in the middle.

[abuC]

I know I play no where near on the level of NBA players, but I play basketball all summer long, fall all the time, twist my ankles, get shin splints. Yet I never had an injury where I had to be helped off the court. How does stuff like this happen?

It's like anything that can happen does happen.


NBA players are much bigger than the rest of the general population, in Greg's case not only is he tall but he's 280lbs, that's a lot more pressure on your ligaments. Just look at how many big guys 6"8 and up have gruesome knee injuries that guys under 6"4 seemingly don't have to deal with as frequently.

["Jesus"]

gtawkgjaw;gkwwgw. I don't even know what to say. This sucks so much. This has ruined my evening.

[RoseCity07]

Wow.. I saw two different bumps on his leg so I wasn't sure, but i guess his kneecap split in two :eek:

My cousin has joint problems and I've been talking to him. He said basically that it's worse if he moved around while it's dislocated. He got it straight pretty fast.

The knee cap needs to be reset. It sounds like the black griffen injury, the exact same injury.

[stephanieg]

There is no god. Fate is a cruel mistress. Etc. Poor bastard.

[elementally morale]

At least he will mature a lot sooner as a person. He has to go through a lot and has lots of time to think of things other than the next game. That's the good part. Life is more than basketball, thank God.

You never now what all this is good for Oden. I'm a bit disappointed he can't play this season, but hey, this is not the end of his life.

[oh the horror]

you can tell that the kid just wants to play ball. And I just get sick of people cracking jokes about him being a bust and so on...its annoying and i feel for Blazers fans.

[L8krH8tr]

this really proves that centers are a dying breed and the last freakish guy who actually has an offensive game to be a superstar will be SHAQ.

[diegot143]

i just heard on tv

[InspiredLebowski]

At least he will mature a lot sooner as a person. He has to go through a lot and has lots of time to think of things other than the next game. That's the good part. Life is more than basketball, thank God.

You never now what all this is good for Oden. I'm a bit disappointed he can't play this season, but hey, this is not the end of his life.
Greg's always been an extremely mature kid, relative to his peers. I'm not saying he doesn't love basketball, but he's never seemed the type to be defined by it.

edit: sticky this please

[pete's montreux]

Sorry Portland fans, tough break.

[TruthKGRay3412]

first

Anyways..tough break..injuries are tough to deal with.

[ganja0710]

Wow..

[IamSofaKing]

Wow, that sucks i hate the feeling seeing any player go down like that...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxbHAqsHmQ :cry:

Lol @ 1:30- 1:50 the girls saying that Oden should be fired

[Hammertime]

Sorry Portland fans, tough break.

That can't possibly be. Everything we've heard from the Blazers fan on this board would indicate that he is NOT injury prone.

[Abd El-Krim]

At least it wasn't the hip.

[YAWN]

wow that blows for blazer fans. on another note, i hope this makes aldridge better on my fantasy team.

[RoseCity07]

I don't even care, I will never give up on Greg Oden. I'll support him 1000%. I want him to be a Blazer for the rest of his career. I can't wait for when he comes back.

[Basketball Dirk]

Do NBA teams use Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers to speed up the healing process? Anyone know?

Greg Oden should buy one and sleep in it.

[U got Served]

already a thread on this

[cotdt]

this sucks for blazer fans....

[Showtime]

I remember portland fans jumping down the throats of people who said Oden was the wrong pick because of injuries. Well, you can STFU now.

[Diesel J]

Damn, dude cant catch a break:ohwell:

[Abd El-Krim]

Wow, that sucks i hate the feeling seeing any player go down like that...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxbHAqsHmQ :cry:

Lol @ 1:30- 1:50 the girls saying that Oden should be fired

Yeah that was good.

Blazerfan was all pissed off, "It's not just somebody it's the number 1 draft pick."

[IamSofaKing]

Sad, you can actually see his kneecap in half in this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxbHAqsHmQ

[B-Diddy=2Easy]

Sorry Portland fans, tough break.

Nobody caught this? :oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

you can't blame the player, blame his body. tonight has been a terrible night. portland should probably find somebody to counsel oden though. he's already a fragile mind as it is... this won't help.

[IamSofaKing]

Yeah that was good.

Blazerfan was all pissed off, "It's not just somebody it's the number 1 draft pick."

I wanna slap that bitch in that vid

[elementally morale]

Greg's always been an extremely mature kid, relative to his peers.

I agree. But there is always room for improvement. With all this newly found time off, he can learn something else or just enjoy life. He may as well relax, it seems overdoing recovery is not helping him in the long run. Just take it as it comes.

[IamSofaKing]

Nobody caught this? :oldlol:

Lol grow up, it's hard to see any player go down like that. Remember when your precious KG went down?

[KB2009Champ]

I wanna slap that bitch in that vid

she was annoying but calm down. not everyone is into bball

[Story Up]

Man I hate Portland as a Laker fan but I genuinely like Oden, this sucks from my perspective, the NBA and of course Portland.

He had some good games this season, sorry Blazer fans.

[jaydacris]

aww man that video made me sad, besides his actual physical pain, his heart must be broken
my heart goes out to that big guy, cuz he seems like such a nice guy
ahhh, that fukin sux
nice to see the rockets trainers get to him right away, altho not much they can do at that point

[IamSofaKing]

We can kiss this thought good bye, i have yet to see a player return to top shape before a microfracture injury. Players like TMac, Amare and Arenas werent the same player after the surgery...

[Darius]

So sad. I like Greg Oden.

I hope Blake Griffin doesn't have the same recurring injury issues.

It totally deflated the Clippers team, that was playing great in Summer League, to lose him. It would be terrible if it happened over and over again.

Greg Oden's issues are especially bad for the Blazers... I don't believe they can be championship contenders unless he plays and plays well. Otherwise they are just a good jump shooting team.

[bagelred]

Wow, this really sucks.

Bowie 2.0


The ONLY good news for Portland, and its not much, is that this injury proneness will prevent Portland from giving Oden a future max contract or something. I mean, you can't give this guy major money if this is going to happen all the time.....

[IamSofaKing]

she was annoying but calm down. not everyone is into bball

I obviously woudn't do it... Who are you Ghandi? :confusedshrug:

[Lebron23]

this sucks for blazer fans....


This sucks for the NBA.

[Rekindled]

Gross injury pic

http://media.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/photo/greg-odenjpg-b860a6ea32e477ae.jpg

[Killbot]

Lol grow up, it's hard to see any player go down like that. Remember when your precious KG went down?

:oldlol: Like that comment will phase him. If Garnett falls down with injury, that means more touches for Pierce.

[LA_Showtime]

what really pisses me off is guys like jerome james go through their careers with small injuries or no injuries. then you get a guy like oden, who obviously cares about basketball, and he's constantly injured.

[Magic Vinsanity]

Damn thats a shame, poor guys career has been a nightmare since he joined the pro's. Sorry Blazer fans, I sympathize with you.

[InspiredLebowski]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA
(hat tip to FashionIssues for originally posting the link)

Check the lady at 4 seconds for how gruesome it looked in person.

[D-Rose]

This is so heartbreaking. Anyone laughing at this or hating on this guy is an idiot.

He was seriously having a breakout year and IMO could have been MIP.

The most important thing is that he stays positive because...damn he has been so injured.

I want to see Prime Oden vs. Prime Bynum someday.

Get Well Big Fella :ohwell:

[wang4three]

Bad day for Buckeye fans...first Evan Turner now this. I wish Oden the best.

[chazzy]

Gross pic of Oden getting hurt

http://media.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/photo/greg-odenjpg-b860a6ea32e477ae.jpg


Oh..my.. goodness :cry:

That explains the reactions of Tmac, Brian Cook, and Aldridge.. wow.

[wang4three]

Oh..my.. goodness :cry:

That explains the reactions of Tmac, Brian Cook, and Aldridge.. wow.

What were their reactions?

[cotdt]

I want to see Prime Oden vs. Prime Bynum someday.

Get Well Big Fella :ohwell:

I just hope Bynum can stay healthy this year.

[Lyin]

What were their reactions?

I'm assuming you can't watch the video?

T-Mac and Brian Cook turned away and Aldridge saw it and put his hand over his mouth and stepped back.

[bokes15]

I feel bad for this guy. Just when he was finally starting to get it all together.

[IamSofaKing]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA
(hat tip to FashionIssues for originally posting the link)

Check the lady at 4 seconds for how gruesome it looked in person.

Even Rick Adleman grabbed his knees after seeing that

[sergiorodriguez]

i can just imagine how painful this must feel, i mean my knee keeps tweaking with pain right now JUST THINKING ABOUT IT. Poor Oden, atleast his sense of humor will help him deal with this, I hope, i hope this guy can somehow keep a good mental state, he seems pretty nice

even though I still think he's a bust, i want him to get healthy and keep positive

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

I didn't think Oden was going to be a great xenter. But it is unfortunate that his career is seemingly "over" before it ever truly begins.

Big Z had a lot of injuries while relatively young, then casme back and was really productive. Perhaps Oden can do the same.

[El Kabong]

you can tell that the kid just wants to play ball. And I just get sick of people cracking jokes about him being a bust and so on...its annoying and i feel for Blazers fans.
Yep, i'm no fan of the Blazers or of Oden, but it sucks that people need to dig into a guy when he suffers an injury.

[sbw19]

Just unfortunate. Just started to come into his own and now this. It will take a huge toll on him physically as well as psychologically.

[IamSofaKing]

what really pisses me off is guys like jerome james go through their careers with small injuries or no injuries. then you get a guy like oden, who obviously cares about basketball, and he's constantly injured.

I wonder why Shaq never had any major injuries...

[Showtime]

http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/unbreakable.jpg

[ZHAKIDD532]

That's awful, I feel bad for the guy. I hope he heals well and is ready for next season.

[MeLO MvP 15]

wow i saw this on nba gametime.... just wna, eventho im a nuggz fan you hate to see someone go down like that, it happened to nene a lot when he first started... just stay optimistic blazer fans...

[chazzy]

It looks much worse than it sounds too, when I hear fractured patella, I imagine just a crack through the knee cap.. but that thing looks all over the place.

[Lyin]

Can you guys stop posting his injury pics? Makes me want to vomit. I feel bad for the guy.

[ShaqAttack3234]

This is terrible news for the NBA. Greg is one of my favorite players in the league and he was really becoming a good center. I really feel bad for him, it has to really hurt after his good start this season, especially after missing his entire rookie season.

[T.O.RAPS]

feel bad for em, still dont see how it happened tho did he just jump awkard??

[Duncan21formvp]

Lakers only can win once teams are missing star players.

[chazzy]

07-08 - Microfracture on right knee

08-09 - Fractured left knee (I think?)

09-10 - Really fractured left knee

It's gonna be tough to bounce back, but he has a ton of years ahead of him so hopefully he'll recover in a timely manner.

[chazzy]

Lakers only can win once teams are missing star players.

GTFO dumb troll :rolleyes:

[wang4three]

I'm assuming you can't watch the video?

T-Mac and Brian Cook turned away and Aldridge saw it and put his hand over his mouth and stepped back.

Yeah youtube was real slow for me. I just caught it, thanks for the post.

[Aldridge Fan]

This just blows. I was having a good time at a pizza bar watching the game and this happened. I couldn't even finish my pizza and had to leave.

I feel really bad for the guy. He was getting off to a very good year and this happens. :( Hopefully he comes back strong.

How long will he be out?

[abuC]

I'm assuming you can't watch the video?

T-Mac and Brian Cook turned away and Aldridge saw it and put his hand over his mouth and stepped back.


Check Scola's reaction too.

[The_Yearning]

man im sad... maybe this will put the Blazers players ego in check and come together as a team?

[Night Train]

07-08 - Microfracture on right knee

08-09 - Fractured left knee (I think?)

09-10 - Really fractured left knee

It's gonna be tough to bounce back, but he has a ton of years ahead of him so hopefully he'll recover in a timely manner.

Chipped kneecap in 08-09:cry:

[bdreason]

I can't even imagine the frustration and pain he must be going through.

[spursdynasty420]

WOW i feel sorry for him but what ABOUT ME I HAVE THIS PIECE OF **** ON MY FANTASY TEAM SUPPOSED TO BE GIVEN ME A DOUBLE DOUBLE EVEYR NIGHT. woosah

[RoseCity07]

Here is a picture I found.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2cqihs7.jpg

[LA_Showtime]

am i too tired to see what everyone else is? i saw the video and i couldn't really tell what happened.

[InspiredLebowski]

If anything happened it was knee on knee contract with Brooks, but Brooks hit the layup and ran up court no worse for the wear, you'd think he'd at least hobble a bit. Just seems like another freak injury.

[wang4three]

Here is a picture I found.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2cqihs7.jpg

Love how the cameramen's first reaction is to snap photos stoically.

[LA_Showtime]

I feel horrible for Greg Oden. He's had some horrible luck since his first season at Ohio State. Screws up his wrist, has to get his tonsil removed, knee injury, knee injury, knee injury... the kid can't catch a break.

As for Blazer fans, well, can you honestly say you're surprised that he's injured? As a Laker fan, I've quickly become accustomed to seeing Bynum on the bench in street clothes and I imagine it's becoming the same thing with Oden.

[LA_Showtime]

If anything happened it was knee on knee contract with Brooks, but Brooks hit the layup and ran up court no worse for the wear, you'd think he'd at least hobble a bit. Just seems like another freak injury.

I don't even see where he got injured. It looks as though he landed awkwardly, causing his knee to collapse. Obviously there was something gruesome though, judging by the Rockets' bench reactions.

[Aldridge Fan]

WOW i feel sorry for him but what ABOUT ME I HAVE THIS PIECE OF **** ON MY FANTASY TEAM SUPPOSED TO BE GIVEN ME A DOUBLE DOUBLE EVEYR NIGHT. woosahYou should try and get Priz if he's still out there. Dude's gonna get major minutes and does well on the boards.

[Eldrunko247]

Lakers only can win once teams are missing star players.
Oden is not a star

[Aldridge Fan]

B-Roy looked great tonight. He's going to play with steam now that Oden is hurt. Watch out NBA.

[bagelred]

Here is a picture I found.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2cqihs7.jpg

This reminds me of the Joe Thiesman injury back in the day....painful to watch.

For those who don't remember it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCXNt4P8Xg

[RaininThrees]

Love how the cameramen's first reaction is to snap photos stoically.

Well, that is their job.

Poor guy, wish him the best.

[Go Getter]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x89/edwardbayntun/news/unbreakable.jpg

No hate I'm a buckeye and want him to do well....hopefully him being young and 7 feet tall is enough for him to salvage his career...but my gut feeling is that his body makeup is such that he will not make a lasting impression on the NBA.

[Showtime]

This reminds me of the Joe Thiesman injury back in the day....painful to watch.

For those who don't remember it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCXNt4P8Xg
cmon. Livingston's knee was worse than Odens, and Joe's leg being snapped in half was worse than both.

http://www.intentionalfoul.com/images/shaunlivingston.jpg

[Killbot]

Damn. I hope Oden can play at least a full healthy season in the future. This sucks really bad.

[InspiredLebowski]

Hey, (very, very) small silver lining for Portland, his contract extension won't cost much.

[ODEN>DURANT]

This really sucks, really really sucks.

Just wondering, How do people think that Oden's carrer will turn out now? Opinions & Discussion?

[IamSofaKing]

I don't even see where he got injured. It looks as though he landed awkwardly, causing his knee to collapse. Obviously there was something gruesome though, judging by the Rockets' bench reactions.

It wasn't on his landing, he was already holding his knee when he was in the air... Might have been from bumping Brooks or maybe his knee gave out when he was about to jump

[bagelred]

Just wondering, How do people think that Oden's carrer will turn out now?

His career is happening as we speak. Three years of mostly wasted Bball. It's not turning out well.

Pritchard will always think what could have been if he took Durant.

[Aldridge Fan]

This really sucks, really really sucks.

Just wondering, How do people think that Oden's carrer will turn out now? Opinions & Discussion?I don't know but we do need to give the guy some support. He's tried really hard to come back from the first injury and did very well. After this second injury, It's just sad. Something good has to happen for him after this. I think he should be fine. It'll take time but I think he should come back strong.

[JohnnyBravo5]

Oden's nickname shold be Benjamin Button. He is really a 65 year old man.:roll:

[AznTacoLover]

damn, I just heard... man I'm so bumed... He was playing so great but this had to happen...:cry:
I just hope he has a full recovery..

[SmackOrH.A.K]

Man, I usually don't give a **** about Greg Oden. But man this is really sad. I was watching the game and I noticed the knee cap immediately. Looked nasty. He's probably done now as a decent big man. Poor guy.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/96/fullj.37a2835ca1798bfadc77a0d55d4cab6a/37a2835ca1798bfadc77a0d55d4cab6a-getty-90041165cb013_rockets_blazers.jpg

Looks nasty.

[BallPhunk]

Sad.

One of the few guys I root for having nothing to do with their basketball play.

:(

[Samurai Swoosh]

Dude's career is done, officially ...

So sad ... just 2 - 3 years from being a very promising talent, multiple injuries, disappointment ... FINALLY gets things together in terms of health / skills / confidence.

Then this ...

Terrible. But he's def. done.

[Cyclone112]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCXNt4P8Xg

Never seen that before, thanks for posting as it was great to see how Theismann talk about the injury and how LT reacted when he caused it.

[LA_Showtime]

His career is happening as we speak. Three years of mostly wasted Bball. It's not turning out well.

Pritchard will always think what could have been if he took Durant.

The Blazers have had trouble incorporating Oden into the offense. He requires very few touches and yet Roy and Aldridge have had trouble getting into sync. Can you imagine Durant, a player who requires 20 shots per game on the Blazers? That would be interesting.

[Bigsmoke]

more points for Roy now huh

[sergiorodriguez]

The Blazers have had trouble incorporating Oden into the offense. He requires very few touches and yet Roy and Aldridge have had trouble getting into sync. Can you imagine Durant, a player who requires 20 shots per game on the Blazers? That would be interesting.
on OKC Durant is perfectly happy to defer to Westbrook, and take open spot up jump shots. I think Durant would be perfectly happy to defer to Roy and Aldridge as well and take open jumpers. Durant is not a guy with an ego at all, he just loves playing ball, but doesnt get pouty if he doesnt get shots and doesnt force anything, he's a great system guy.

Roy, Aldridge, Durant actually would have been very good, alot of length.

[airchibundo507]

on OKC Durant is perfectly happy to defer to Westbrook, and take open spot up jump shots. I think Durant would be perfectly happy to defer to Roy and Aldridge as well and take open jumpers. Durant is not a guy with an ego at all, he just loves playing ball, but doesnt get pouty if he doesnt get shots and doesnt force anything, he's a great system guy.

Roy, Aldridge, Durant actually would have been very good, alot of length.

WTF are you talking about? The "system" is running him through screens and getting him 20 shots a game. In addition, up until this year Durant had been a one-dimensional player who couldn't bring anything else to the table besides scoring. His defense continues to be questionable. You can't just incorporate a young volume scorer into an already established offense without expecting chemistry issues and inflated egos. You can't just manufacture your own Celtics squad---their all-stars are older and hence more willing to sacrifice statistics for a shot at a championship.

[dyna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA




Pause it at 0:12 :wtf:

Knee cap does not look normal..

Look at T-mac, Brian Cook, and LMA's reactions when they see his knee. Also the girl in blue sitting courtside. Holy crap
:eek:

[ROAM.]

Man, I usually don't give a **** about Greg Oden. But man this is really sad. I was watching the game and I noticed the knee cap immediately. Looked nasty. He's probably done now as a decent big man. Poor guy.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/96/fullj.37a2835ca1798bfadc77a0d55d4cab6a/37a2835ca1798bfadc77a0d55d4cab6a-getty-90041165cb013_rockets_blazers.jpg

Looks nasty.
His legs look skrawny.Not proportioned to his upper body. Maybe he needs to bulk up down there to support his landing and massive size. It is a bad sign when both legs go out on you so early in your career. His injuries have seemed cases of unprovoked ones.

[DuMa]

could the injury been prevented by wearing those mcdavid knee braces with gel padded kneecaps? sort of like the ones wade wears all over his body?

[nosurrender]

its sad this type of injury only seems to happen to tall players with lots of potential

[w00terz]

WTF

That sh*t ain't cool. I know the Blazers are our division rivals but it truly sucks to see someone like Oden go down like this. His knee looks F*CKED up big time. What's crazy is it didn't look like he landed awkward or anything so it's so weird to see it in such bad shape in that picture. Hopefully he can bounce back after this. Wow, I really feel bad for the Blazers right now. I don't even know what to say...

[ShaqAttack3234]

Hopefully injuries don't ruin Oden's career like they ruined Yao's. Don't forget that he's still only 21.

[barbaroi]

:wtf: Is it just me or does it seem from the video as if he hurt it jumping, and there was no real contact. I've never seen or heard of someone breaking a bone by jumping...

[crisoner]

Geeeez this f*cking sucks.

Hope he comes back ready to go next year. Dude was playing well.

[w00terz]

Is it confirmed that he will be out for the season? I still can't believe this happened. How the heck does your knee pop out like that in that situation?

[ronnymac]

Hopefully injuries don't ruin Oden's career like they ruined Yao's. Don't forget that he's still only 21.
I dont think Yao's career is finished. but i agree that he's days AS A SUPERSTAR are done he'll still be a better version of big Z. but he's days as a top 2 or 3 C are done.

[noob cake]

Hopefully injuries don't ruin Oden's career like they ruined Yao's. Don't forget that he's still only 21.

Oden has two damage knee's now. Yao only broke his knee once, its all foot problem.

[crisoner]

Maybe the Blazers should of got Kevin Durant after all.

[ronnymac]

Oden has two damage knee's now. Yao only broke his knee once, its all foot problem.
Yao has had 3 stress fractures on the same Leg in the last 3 years. he also broke he's knee cap in the 05-06 Season when Tim Thomas landed on it. plus he is turning 30. Stress fractures dont just go away. infact the one yao has had has gotten longer every year.

[ShaqAttack3234]

I dont think Yao's career is finished. but i agree that he's days AS A SUPERSTAR are done he'll still be a better version of big Z. but he's days as a top 2 or 3 C are done.

That's what I meant and it's a shame because he was averaging 27/10 before his injury in the 2006-2007 season. He was playing out of his mind that season. He could have turned into a really dominant center.

[ronnymac]

That's what I meant and it's a shame because he was averaging 27/10 before his injury in the 2006-2007 season. He was playing out of his mind that season. He could have turned into a really dominant center.
He was a beast. just a pure beast. he's been on the decline steadily since the 07 season, but he still is a very good player. it really depends on how he recovers. by all Reports he has done a good job of recovering, but at he's age and size, he'll never be the same. same with Tracy. i think he'll be a better version of 07-08 season now where he finished in the top 6 mvp Vote getters. but the 03 McGrady is gone.

[Gundress]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA


:eek:



Oh my god....I just saw the espn....I can't believe it.

At that video....did you guys see two girls with the blue sweater in the front row seat close to rockets seats....see her reaction

[Cermet]

OH F=uck ME!!! Not again. Greg Oden as much as I like you I think youre probably the unluckiest guy in the NBA. DO the suns need to think about new center ?

[HighFlyer23]

maan i don't believe this guy is injured again ... this sucks really bad ... i feel sorry for the guy ...

[Blzrfn]

Maybe the Blazers should of got Kevin Durant after all.

Maybe they still will get him in FA in a few years.

As for this Oden thing, I don't know what to say. I hate to say this, but I have been relieved for the past year and a half when I read a game report, and there are no Oden injuries on it. When I looked at the ESPN Bottom Line during the Nebraska-Texas game, and it said that Oden hurt his knee, I was disappointed, but I told myself that it may not be that bad. Then, I get the report that he is probably out for the year, and I am upset but not shocked.

I want to have a good attitude about this, but this crap needs to stop happening. I wish him luck in his rehab, but I don't want to put a whole lot of thought into him until he can stay healthy and win some rings for the Blazers. This is ridiculous.

[Cermet]

How many more playes will they loose? They have already lost Batum, Outlawm , Mills(not that Mills matters though), Nate :D and now Oden. Roy played suspiciously good with Oden out and also did his thing and shot the buzzer beater.

[triangleoffense]

How many more playes will they loose? They have already lost Batum, Outlawm , Mills(not that Mills matters though), Nate :D and now Oden. Roy played suspiciously good with Oden out and also did his thing and shot the buzzer beater. Bowie = Odom = Owajacandy = Bust

[momo]

Man, my heart go's out to rip city.

[franchise#3]

Sad to see Oden go down. He seems like a nice guy and like always in this world nice guys suffer.

[lilgregoden]

This is so sad, he's had so many problems and was just getting into a groove :(

[Toizumi]

:banghead: :banghead: NOT AGAAAINNN aargh. Not your fault Greg, I know. but are you just so injury prone..

Get well. best of luck with your recovery. see you next season.

[JohnnySic]

Damn, that sucks...

[sixerfan82]

LOL this guy is gonna be 32 before he gets into a prime.

[Rake2204]

I'm sorry to see this injury. I wish Oden the best.

[booonkers]

get well oden. one guy i always root for. :( it looks awful.

[Blue&Orange]

i guess he doesn't just look old...

[GreatGreg]

Wow, I seriously send my condolences to every Portland fan out there. I'm very sorry for this.. Right when Oden is dominating, THIS happens..

[Rockets(T-mac)]

That was nasty.... This really sucks for him and Portland.

I don't get how it happened though, Brooks barely touched his right leg, but some how his left patella was fractured?

Hope he makes a full recovery.

[DKLaker]

LOL this guy is gonna be 32 before he gets into a prime.

I feel sorry for the guy and for Blazers fans......but dude looks 40+ and body breaks down like an old man....are we really positive about his age?

[All Net]

This hurts my fantasy team...glad I replaced him with barbosa but damn...

[Lakers13]

This hurts my fantasy team...glad I replaced him with barbosa but damn...

Yeah I just drafted him in one of my other leagues, luckily they decided to delete that league :oldlol:

But damn, condolences to Oden and his fans, bummer.

[jbot]

kid was just starting to get somewhere. man, what horrible luck.

[sixerfan82]

I feel sorry for the guy and for Blazers fans......but dude looks 40+ and body breaks down like an old man....are we really positive about his age?

Oden is a bust, he is the next grant hill

[mbash721]

Oden is a bust, he is the next grant hill

To call Oden a bust is ridiculous.

It really is a shame how unlucky he has been in getting injured, but the talent is all there. Oden has proved that he can be a dominant center, and he'll just have another setback that he will have to overcome.

[Jasper]

this is a pIss'er ..

To young , to big , and to injury prone...

He'll have a career , but even Oden knows now , this isn't good

[Babalu]

damn that sucks. look at bynum though, 2 injuries to his knees and he has come back strong for a long time hopefully. Oden might just do the same.

[HylianNightmare]

well blazers you officially ****ed up

[sixerfan82]

To call Oden a bust is ridiculous.

It really is a shame how unlucky he has been in getting injured, but the talent is all there. Oden has proved that he can be a dominant center, and he'll just have another setback that he will have to overcome.

What would you call anfernee hardaway and grant hill? they certainly weren't successful

[Myth]

I was in Hawaii over the weekend so I just found out about Oden 10 minutes ago. Now I'm depressed......

[Myth]

What would you call anfernee hardaway and grant hill? they certainly weren't successful

I wouldn't call them busts. Their careers were disappointing, but my definition of bust is somebody with high expectations that couldn't prove that they were at least NBA starting caliber.

[ShaqAttack3234]

Physically this latest injury probably won't alter Oden's ability much at 21/22 years old, but it does confirm that he's injury prone. Who knows what will happen though? He still has enourmous potential and it's not impossible for him to overcome this injury. Look at Grant Hill.

[mbash721]

What would you call anfernee hardaway and grant hill? they certainly weren't successful

Greg Oden is 21 years old. Sure he has had major injuries, but he can always come back from them. He has proven, while he's been healthy, to be a dominant center.

It's a shame how all of this has to happen to a GREAT person like Oden. There really aren't many player that are as nice and down to earth as Greg Oden, and it really is a shame that all of this has to happen to someone like him. Can't wait to see him get back out there next year.

[A.M.G.]

Damn, you have to feel for the guy. I sincerely hope he becomes more durable (it seems like his bones and cartilage are as prematurely aged as his face?) and can have a decent career.

I don't know if he needs more calcium or something, or if he just needs to slim down a bunch. But it looks more and more like he will always be injury prone no matter what he does, and because of that he will never live up to being drafted #1 overall.

[ShaqAttack3234]

Slimming down is essential for Oden. He was 257 pounds at the 2007 pre-draft camp, he should try to get down to that range.

[purple32gold]

Slimming down is essential for Oden. He was 257 pounds at the 2007 pre-draft camp, he should try to get down to that range.
he definitely lost a ton of weight from last year to this year. i remember watching some of his summer workout footage of him actually being able to run baseline to baseline pretty quickly. and he did not look like that last year. greg seems like a good guy, i really hope his confidence isn't shot though cause that would be a bigger killer than his injuries.

[ashar008]

lmao greg oden got injured again. :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol :lol :lol :applause: :applause: :applause:

come on guys you know you have the same feeling too. and dont quote me on some bs about having class. when bynum went down i swear the same blazer fans were using the same damn emotes. just returning the favor. **** that franchise.

[oden52hof]

lmao greg oden got injured again. :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol :lol :lol :applause: :applause: :applause:

come on guys you know you have the same feeling too. and dont quote me on some bs about having class. when bynum went down i swear the same blazer fans were using the same damn emotes. just returning the favor. **** that franchise.

LOL FAKERS FANS :oldlol:

["Jesus"]

"He kept apologizing to us when he was getting dragged off the court,'' said teammate Brandon Roy. "He felt he let us down.''

Damn.

[Myth]

lmao greg oden got injured again. :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol :lol :lol :applause: :applause: :applause:

come on guys you know you have the same feeling too. and dont quote me on some bs about having class. when bynum went down i swear the same blazer fans were using the same damn emotes. just returning the favor. **** that franchise.

This Blazer fan felt sorry for Bynum and his fans, so thanks for being a douche.

[oh the horror]

lmao greg oden got injured again. :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol :lol :lol :applause: :applause: :applause:

come on guys you know you have the same feeling too. and dont quote me on some bs about having class. when bynum went down i swear the same blazer fans were using the same damn emotes. just returning the favor. **** that franchise.



Bro, I know you're like 15 years old. But do you ever bring any dignity to any thread you post in?

[ashar008]

LOL FAKERS FANS :oldlol:

oh yea were so fake with our 15 titles. gtfo with that weak sauce.

[ashar008]

Bro, I know you're like 15 years old. But do you ever bring any dignity to any thread you post in?

like i stated earlier dont preach bro. there are sick and disgusting fans for each team. granted what i said was messed up. but hey thats life. i garuntee you there were blazers fans literally laughing their asses off when bynum went down. **** the system if it means i have to just sit here and be classy. **** that, im gonna say what i want about oden.

[RoseCity07]

I honestly hope Bynum makes the all star game this year and starts. I'll put in a few votes for him if I can find the damn voting on NBA.com

Haven't even been able to vote for Roy yet.

[D-Rose]

lmao greg oden got injured again. :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol :lol :lol :applause: :applause: :applause:

come on guys you know you have the same feeling too. and dont quote me on some bs about having class. when bynum went down i swear the same blazer fans were using the same damn emotes. just returning the favor. **** that franchise.
Wow...what a douche.

[ashar008]

Wow...what a douche.

**** off woman

[gts]

Wow...what a douche.
yes he is.. he is also a microcosm of all that is wrong with ish nowdays... this website has gone so far downhill it's disgusting

[ashar008]

yes he is.. he is also a microcosm of all that is wrong with ish nowdays... this website has gone so far downhill it's disgusting

no one is asking you to stay

[oden52hof]

no one is asking you to stay

Webmaster should ban this guy,damn annoyed :no:

[LA_Showtime]

Well, I'm curious to see how he responds to treatment. By now it's probably routine. Hopefully he can fully recover and stay injury-free next season.

What do Blazer fans think? Are you going to move on and build around Roy and Aldridge? Would you trade Oden if the right deal came along?

[Blzrfn]

oh yea were so fake with our 15 titles. gtfo with that weak sauce.

Oh, yeah, those 15 titles that you won, mostly with players that were giftwrapped to you by other stupid organizations, not teams that you built through the draft. That is why I can't stand the frontrunning Lakers. You are just luckier than Portland. Saturday night is a good example.

[ashar008]

Oh, yeah, those 15 titles that you won, mostly with players that were giftwrapped to you by other stupid organizations, not teams that you built through the draft. That is why I can't stand the frontrunning Lakers. You are just luckier than Portland. Friday night is a good example.

fixed for the uneducated blazer fan

[RoseCity07]

Well, I'm curious to see how he responds to treatment. By now it's probably routine. Hopefully he can fully recover and stay injury-free next season.

What do Blazer fans think? Are you going to move on and build around Roy and Aldridge? Would you trade Oden if the right deal came along?

I wouldn't trade Oden for anyone in the league right now except for Lebron and now maybe Dwight Howard.

I said before the 2007 draft that the only trade I'd consider before the draft is for Lebron. Now I think Dwight becomes another player just for the fact that he never gets injured.

I personally want to stick with Oden until his can't play anymore. I want him to stay with the Blazers whether his career is plagued with injuries, or if he never takes us to a title. I really like Greg Oden the person. I know Portland won't even consider trading him unless Dwight or Lebron become available.

I'd rather trade Aldridge.

[Blzrfn]

fixed for the uneducated blazer fan

Oden got hurt Saturday night, not Friday night.

[B]

Though painful a busted up Patella is not the end of the world, he should comeback from this just fine.

[LA_Showtime]

I wouldn't trade Oden for anyone in the league right now except for Lebron and now maybe Dwight Howard.

I said before the 2007 draft that the only trade I'd consider before the draft is for Lebron. Now I think Dwight becomes another player just for the fact that he never gets injured.

I personally want to stick with Oden until his can't play anymore. I want him to stay with the Blazers whether his career is plagued with injuries, or if he never takes us to a title. I really like Greg Oden the person. I know Portland won't even consider trading him unless Dwight or Lebron become available.

I'd rather trade Aldridge.

What? So you're telling me you would decline a proposed D-Wade for Greg Oden deal? You wouldn't trade Oden for Dirk, Duncan, Chris Paul, or Kobe? What?

[icemanfan]

expected. oden will never be a franchise center.
i think u r correct here. I just do not see him making it to the top.

[ShaqAttack3234]

I still think Oden can be a great player. When next season starts he'll still be 2 years younger than Robinson was and 1 year younger than Ewing was when those 2 first entered the league. He's now shown talent and picked up some NBA experience and this latest injury shouldn't take away from his athleticism as there was no ligament damage. The real concerning thing about it is that it confirms that Oden is injury prone, but that doesn't mean it's a foregone conclusion that he'll never be able to play a season.

What he has to do is lose even more weight, drop down to the weight he was at the pre-draft camp(so probably lose 15-20 pounds more) to take as much pressure as he possibly can off his legs. Yao's injuries also started when he bulked up, but in Oden's case, bulking up was never necessary. He's very strong naturally as we saw in college. Oden should look to be closer to David Robinson's size than Shaq's size.

[mbash721]

I still think Oden can be a great player. When next season starts he'll still be 2 years younger than Robinson was and 1 year younger than Ewing was when those 2 first entered the league. He's now shown talent and picked up some NBA experience and this latest injury shouldn't take away from his athleticism as there was no ligament damage. The real concerning thing about it is that it confirms that Oden is injury prone, but that doesn't mean it's a foregone conclusion that he'll never be able to play a season.

What he has to do is lose even more weight, drop down to the weight he was at the pre-draft camp(so probably lose 15-20 pounds more) to take as much pressure as he possibly can off his legs. Yao's injuries also started when he bulked up, but in Oden's case, bulking up was never necessary. He's very strong naturally as we saw in college. Oden should look to be closer to David Robinson's size than Shaq's size.


The thing about that is though, Oden tends to lose A LOT of weight during the season. That was always a huge concern with him while he was at Ohio State, as he lost so much weight throughout the year. I think he came in at a pretty good weight this year, but obviously I would like to see him slim down a little bit to try and stay healthy and get some explosiveness back...

[ShaqAttack3234]

Yeah, but Oden was a teenager at Ohio State, he was probably still growing. Now he's probably done growing and his metabolism should be a bit slower making him less prone to losing weight.

Coming into the season at this weight wouldn't make him too thin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_oXlvSmp4o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8fv810QfY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9yD3M-pLQk

He still looks like a beast at 260 pounds. He pushed around Joakim Noah and Al Horford at that weight. Any stress he can take off his legs will be a plus.

[LA_Showtime]

Yeah, but Oden was a teenager at Ohio State, he was probably still growing. Now he's probably done growing and his metabolism should be a bit slower making him less prone to losing weight.

Coming into the season at this weight wouldn't make him too thin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_oXlvSmp4o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8fv810QfY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9yD3M-pLQk

He still looks like a beast at 260 pounds. He pushed around Joakim Noah and Al Horford at that weight. Any stress he can take off his legs will be a plus.


He might as well try and get down to 255-265. He looked a lot better this year, but the extra weight really doesn't do anything to better his game.

God, I forgot about that preseason dunk. Saw that live and was amazed. Would have truly had a chance to be a dominant center had he not suffered injury after injury. (I still think he has a chance to be good, but I don't think he'll ever reach his potential now)

[ShaqAttack3234]

He might as well try and get down to 255-265. He looked a lot better this year, but the extra weight really doesn't do anything to better his game.

God, I forgot about that preseason dunk. Saw that live and was amazed. Would have truly had a chance to be a dominant center had he not suffered injury after injury. (I still think he has a chance to be good, but I don't think he'll ever reach his potential now)

If he can stay healthy and get down to 260ish then he still has the potential to be as good as he ever was going to be. He's not even 22.

[AirJordan23]

I wouldn't trade Oden for anyone in the league right now except for Lebron and now maybe Dwight Howard.

I said before the 2007 draft that the only trade I'd consider before the draft is for Lebron. Now I think Dwight becomes another player just for the fact that he never gets injured.

I personally want to stick with Oden until his can't play anymore. I want him to stay with the Blazers whether his career is plagued with injuries, or if he never takes us to a title. I really like Greg Oden the person. I know Portland won't even consider trading him unless Dwight or Lebron become available.

I'd rather trade Aldridge.
You're a f*cking retard.

There's about 50 players in this league that I'd rather have than Oden. Sorry to break it to you but Greg Oden is nothing but the second coming of Sam Bowie.

[LA_Showtime]

If he can stay healthy and get down to 260ish then he still has the potential to be as good as he ever was going to be. He's not even 22.

I just don't see Oden becoming the player many projected he was going to be coming out of college. He's been injured for what... 4 straight seasons now? Even last season he chipped something in his knee. But yes, the first step is to lose the weight. I don't know if he's dedicated himself to healthy eating, but he might as well start now.

[Pinkhearts]

I wouldn't trade Oden for anyone in the league right now except for Lebron and now maybe Dwight Howard.

I said before the 2007 draft that the only trade I'd consider before the draft is for Lebron. Now I think Dwight becomes another player just for the fact that he never gets injured.

I personally want to stick with Oden until his can't play anymore. I want him to stay with the Blazers whether his career is plagued with injuries, or if he never takes us to a title. I really like Greg Oden the person. I know Portland won't even consider trading him unless Dwight or Lebron become available.

I'd rather trade Aldridge.

LOL at this delusion. Greg has not even proven that he can play at an all-star level. He has only recently shown some promise of being able to do that one day. Sadly that day might never come as it seems that he will always be injured. Even if he recovers, this will no doubt take more athletic ability away and also take time away to retard his growth further. It's a reach to see him as an all-star now. If you can trade him for a legit all-star or a promising future all-star you should do it NOW.

This should end all Bynum/Oden comparisons. Bynum has shown to be able to put up all-star numbers (only because the center position is soo weak) and if he can stay healthy and prove that the previous injuries were true freak accidents, we will have no other questions on his ability.