BREAKING: Greg Oden chooses Heat

[livinglegend]

Many reporting on twitter.

UPDATE: Here it is, Greg Oden is signing with Miami Heat:

Link: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13956

[Shade8780]

Can't trust all the guys tweeting it now. None of them look legit at all.

[niko]

Doesn't look legit at all.

[Greg Oden 50]

Many reporting on twitter.
Then I will pray him get injury his knee when he plays the 1st mins and never recovery:lol

[KG215]

Then I will pray him get injury his knee when he plays the 1st mins and never recovery:lol
Ok, now, let's try it in English this time.

[Greg Oden 50]

Ok, now, let's try it in English this time.
ODEN WILL GET INJURIED if HE CHOOSE THE MIAMI FLOPPER :banana: GET

[Johnny Jones]

Really? Cause I'm seeing many tweets saying he's New Orleans bound.

[arifgokcen]

Ok, now, let's try it in English this time.


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Greg Oden 50]

oden sucks

[Nash]

lol, tweets. Unless it's from one of the big sources then please wait.

[HEAT111]

Sources?

[Nash]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

Three Western Conference finalists in Greg Oden sweepstakes tell ESPN they've been notified they WON'T get Oden and believe he's Miami-bound
hmm

[LongLiveTheKing]

3-Peat
:pimp:

The NBA on ESPN ‏@ESPNNBA 45s
RT @GoodmanESPN: Greg Oden will sign with Miami Heat, source told ESPN. Two-year with player option for second year.

[Nash]

All over Twitter right now, 2 year deal.

Link: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13956

[bagelred]

Link: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13956

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Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 2m

Oden, I'm told, will report to Miami on Monday to formally sign his contract. Two-year deal at league minimum with player option in Year 2
Details
Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 4m

In an interview with ESPN, Greg Oden just called Miami "the best place for me ... the best fit." More coming shortly
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Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 6m

Sources close to process tell ESPN that Greg Oden has agreed to two-year minimum deal with Miami Heat with player option in Year 2


Wow, I sure am surprised Greg Oden chose the Insert Team Here. Pairing up with Insert Franchise Player Here is a smart move. Good work, Insert Team GM here. I'm sure the city of Insert Team City here is going to love him.

[TylerOO]

Helllllllll yeeaaaaaaaa

[CelticBaller]

inb4 plays 2 games

[IGOTGAME]

Stupid move by Oden.

[Big Cheese]

Damn it you beat me on making the topic :mad:

[kamil]

LeBron* really wants those 6+ rings with all the help he can get...

Every single one of his championships deserves an asterisk. This guy lost his chances of being GOAT a long time ago.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Stupid move by Oden.
doubt any teams made any substantial offers.

[Nash]

Good choice, no pressure, he'll play in with Lebron, Wade and Bosh which means he'll have less focus from defence. It will make the game much easier on him.

[DuMa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaVa6NHwUUg

if only we can get a video of Lebron saying the same thing about Oden

[aj1987]

Don't have too many expectations for him.

If he can stay healthy and play 20-25 minutes though :banana:

[Jameerthefear]

fvck.

[IGOTGAME]

doubt any teams made any substantial offers.
Guarantee someone offered twice as much, at least.

[LongLiveTheKing]

Don't have too many expectations for him.

If he can stay healthy and play 20-25 minutes though :banana:
Good addition it's not like the Heat lose if he hurts himself again.

[Greg Oden 50]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/972082_500243093387437_241739229_n.jpg

[LongLiveTheKing]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/972082_500243093387437_241739229_n.jpg
You're just in denial. :lol
Why is that in chinese. :biggums:
Look at his last tweet.

[fpliii]

LeBron* really wants those 6+ rings with all the help he can get...

Every single one of his championships deserves an asterisk. This guy lost his chances of being GOAT a long time ago.

Huh?

[bagelred]

Why do the Heat "kneed" him? :roll: Get it? Knees? :roll:

[livinglegend]

:banana: :banana: Stay healthy and 3 peat!
Heat still have the mini-mle to sign another player.

[DuMa]

http://cdn.faniq.com/images/blog/a9cac724567e27601e951c2e16adb6fb.jpg

[Greg Oden 50]

You're just in denial. :lol
Why is that in chinese. :biggums:
Look at his last tweet.

**** oden................
he sucks :banghead:

[aj1987]

LeBron* really wants those 6+ rings with all the help he can get...

Every single one of his championships deserves an asterisk. This guy lost his chances of being GOAT a long time ago.
So it's bad to acquire players now?

[HEAT111]

Why do the Heat "kneed" him? :roll: Get it? Knees? :roll:


Because he got knicked, get it? Knicks lol...:lol

[PJR]

Two year minimum? My goodness talk about no risk, high reward. Riley da gawd.

[LongLiveTheKing]

**** oden................
he sucks :banghead:
:roll: :roll: :roll:
Do you have a new favorite player?

[Jameerthefear]

http://i.imgur.com/SBWioGk.png

[Greg Oden 50]

can;t wait to see him get injuried very soon :banghead:

[Greg Oden 50]

:roll: :roll: :roll:
Do you have a new favorite player?
Stop watch NBA and pray him get injury,will never walk again,puzzy ODEN

[DaSeba5]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/celebrate.gif

[GOBB]

When was Greg Oden the prize in free agency again??????? :roll:

[aj1987]

Good addition it's not like the Heat lose if he hurts himself again.
True. If he's healthy and averages 20-25 minutes a game, we'll three-peat!

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Guarantee someone offered twice as much, at least.
lol, so somebody offered him 2 million?

[Jameerthefear]

Stop watch NBA and pray him get injury,will never walk again,puzzy ODEN
:roll:

[DaSeba5]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/celebrate.gif

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

lebron needs a team full of all-stars to win championships :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[DuMa]

http://i.imgur.com/aSGGIwE.gif

[DaSeba5]

When was Greg Oden the prize in free agency again??????? :roll:

It's a prize to a team like Miami if he's healthy. That's a big if though. If Riley thinks so, he obviously has our trust.

[Jameerthefear]

fvcking bagel. my parents were in the fcuking room :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

LeBron* really wants those 6+ rings with all the help he can get...

Every single one of his championships deserves an asterisk. This guy lost his chances of being GOAT a long time ago.
lebron needs a team full of all-stars. the heat are a joke.

[Reverend Hoops]

Can't be worse than Joel Anthony.

[Eric Cartman]

Inb4 he turns into Wilt.

[jzek]

Say goodbye to 72-10 record Chicago 'cos Miami is about to break it! :rockon:

[Rose'sACL]

fvcking bagel. my parents were in the fcuking room :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
They know you watch anime. I am sure they also think you are gay.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Say goodbye to 72-10 record Chicago 'cos Miami is about to break it! :rockon:
lucky guy right here. pats and heat fan. you seen like 10 championships in the past decade, way to go :cheers: fraud

[Rose'sACL]

lebron needs a team full of all-stars. the heat are a joke.
always funny when a lakers "fan" says this.

[DaSeba5]

always funny when a lakers "fan" says this.

It's only OK when they do it.

[DaSeba5]

He looks so old

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553081_620770777943676_1873404751_n.png

[3LiftHeatCurse]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wiYBM0Sgfw


http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/2210589/2/stock-photo-2210589-welcome-to-miami-beach.jpg

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

It's only OK when they do it.
got an example?

[Trollsmasher]

:banana:

But damn, I would not want to be a little kid in Australia as of right now:coleman:

[DaSeba5]

got an example?

All the stacked teams in Lakers history?

[Mr. Incredible]

Discounted!

[GOBB]

It's a prize to a team like Miami if he's healthy. That's a big if though. If Riley thinks so, he obviously has our trust.

Thats the thing tho. Big IF and yet his signing is being rejoiced? I'm lost. Just seems like a "We can do no wrong" signing that gets overrated. :confusedshrug:

Oden has proven he cant stay healthy. But Heat fans will say "We only need him for postseason so we'll save him"

Oden hasnt proven he can be productive. But Heat fans will say "He is a double double threat and one of the best shotblockers"

Eh, why not have tried to sign Samuel Dalembert.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

All the stacked teams in Lakers history?
Do you have a specific example?

[Mr. Incredible]

LOL at the Faker fans crying like girls.

LeBron bout to stack up those rings...

DEAL WITH IT!

[Scholar]

How someone can be a Greg Oden fan is beyond me. He's probably had one good game out of the 82 he's played since being drafted.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

:banana:

But damn, I would not want to be a little kid in Australia as of right now:coleman:

:applause:

[TonyMontana]

Thats the thing tho. Big IF and yet his signing is being rejoiced? I'm lost. Just seems like a "We can do no wrong" signing that gets overrated. :confusedshrug:

Oden has proven he cant stay healthy. But Heat fans will say "We only need him for postseason so we'll save him"

Oden hasnt proven he can be productive. But Heat fans will say "He is a double double threat and one of the best shotblockers"

Eh, why not have tried to sign Samuel Dalembert.

Because Samuel Dalembert is old and useless. He'd just sit the bench next to Joel Anthony.

With Oden the upside is tremendous. If hes healthy he is elite.

Heat haters are scared at the possibility of a healthy Oden playing for Miami, and if the Heat play their cards right(by resting him until the Chicago/Indiana/Finals series) then the rest of the league doesn't have a chance.


:banana:

But damn, I would not want to be a little kid in Australia as of right now:coleman:

We should really alert his neighbors during the Miami games. Can't take the chances of any little kids being in his vicinity.

[Jameerthefear]

These forums are going to be insufferable for the next couple days...

[CoastalRyan]

I sincerely doubt Miami cares at all about Greg's best interest. They'll shove him out there way too earlier, ride him like a dog and then when the wheels fall off they'll move on.

Either Oden is severely lacking in common sense or his camp cares way more about the location, spotlight and pub than Greg himself.

I could care less about Miami in of itself but this is a horrible decision for a guy trying to re-establish himself as a legitimate player, not even a #1 pick...just a player.

[Jameerthefear]

Because Samuel Dalembert is old and useless. He'd just sit the bench next to Joel Anthony.

With Oden the upside is tremendous. If hes healthy he is elite.

Heat haters are scared at the possibility of a healthy Oden playing for Miami, and if the Heat play their cards right(by resting him until the Chicago/Indiana/Finals series) then the rest of the league doesn't have a chance.
How do you know a healthy Oden is elite? Seems just like an assumption imo.

[Greg Oden 50]

oden sucks

[Bigsmoke]

yeah and they got them for free too basically.

[r15mohd]

Thats the thing tho. Big IF and yet his signing is being rejoiced? I'm lost. Just seems like a "We can do no wrong" signing that gets overrated. :confusedshrug:

Oden has proven he cant stay healthy. But Heat fans will say "We only need him for postseason so we'll save him"

Oden hasnt proven he can be productive. But Heat fans will say "He is a double double threat and one of the best shotblockers"

Eh, why not have tried to sign Samuel Dalembert.

Dalembert wanted too much money...the Heat can only make certain moves, and everything you say is pretty much true. We need him for the playoff run and I'm sure his regular season minutes will be just enough (hopefully) to prove himself and his worth/presence on the court.

[juju151111]

He looked decent defensively before he was injured. He a huge body.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Thats the thing tho. Big IF and yet his signing is being rejoiced? I'm lost. Just seems like a "We can do no wrong" signing that gets overrated. :confusedshrug:

Oden has proven he cant stay healthy. But Heat fans will say "We only need him for postseason so we'll save him"

Oden hasnt proven he can be productive. But Heat fans will say "He is a double double threat and one of the best shotblockers"

Eh, why not have tried to sign Samuel Dalembert.
pretty sure they did try signing dalembert. he opted for the 7 mill/2 yrs from the mavs instead of 1.5 mill from miami.

[TylerOO]

These forums are going to be insufferable for the next couple days...

These forums have been pretty bad for a while now. Filled with trolls

[3LiftHeatCurse]

This forum is going to be insufferable for the next coming days

http://s23.postimg.org/t7ywb8757/hasha1.jpg

[ProfessorMurder]

I sincerely doubt Miami cares at all about Greg's best interest. They'll shove him out there way too earlier, ride him like a dog and then when the wheels fall off they'll move on.

Either Oden is severely lacking in common sense or his camp cares way more about the location, spotlight and pub than Greg himself.

I could care less about Miami in of itself but this is a horrible decision for a guy trying to re-establish himself as a legitimate player, not even a #1 pick...just a player.

This x 1000

[Nash]

Next, Mo Williams for the min vet?

[RoundMoundOfReb]

“The cool thing about playing for the Heat is when you’re LeBron’s teammate and you screw up, nobody gets mad at you for missing a shot or turning the ball over — they get mad at LeBron for passing to you in the first place,” Oden joked.
http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/70297/grantland-exclusive-greg-oden-on-why-he-chose-miami

:lol

[Jameerthefear]

:lol
I guess he doesn't check ISH :D

[bagelred]

I sincerely doubt Miami cares at all about Greg's best interest. They'll shove him out there way too earlier, ride him like a dog and then when the wheels fall off they'll move on.

Either Oden is severely lacking in common sense or his camp cares way more about the location, spotlight and pub than Greg himself.

I could care less about Miami in of itself but this is a horrible decision for a guy trying to re-establish himself as a legitimate player, not even a #1 pick...just a player.

It's the exact opposite of what you said.

If he plays for a shit team, there'll be TONS of pressure for him to play. The team is desperate to win games.

On the Heat? The Heat will be win 60 games without him. They don't even need him. Think Eddy Curry from 2 seasons ago.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Conley said San Antonio and Dallas also got strong consideration and it

[Nash]

I sincerely doubt Miami cares at all about Greg's best interest. They'll shove him out there way too earlier, ride him like a dog and then when the wheels fall off they'll move on.

Either Oden is severely lacking in common sense or his camp cares way more about the location, spotlight and pub than Greg himself.

I could care less about Miami in of itself but this is a horrible decision for a guy trying to re-establish himself as a legitimate player, not even a #1 pick...just a player.
Must be the stupidest shit I've ever heard. Miami need Oden long term, they won't just throw him out there and risk him getting injured.

Second, Miami makes the most sense for his game ON THE COURT. In Miami he will be playing with the best player in the world and also guys like Wade and Bosh. The opposing defence will have no time to concentrate on Oden and he'll have less pressure on the court and so much more space to operate. He'll basically have to stand there and be ready to grab the ball under the basket when he gets it.

[#1SportsFan86]

Why the f*ck did he drag people threw this only to sign with the team EVERYBODY knew he was going to sign with?...


Oden is a clown and it's still f*ck the Heat...

[Trollsmasher]

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[tazb]

:banana: :D :applause: :rockon: :pimp:

Would've been skeptical this year on making the Finals cause of Bosh's weak ass getting abused by Hibbert, Noah, etc. Now that we got Oden, 3-peat on deck.

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/932/907/patriley_original.gif

[KNOW1EDGE]

Oden played 82 games in 5 years. Why do people think that all of a sudden something has changed? All of a sudden his knees are no longer chico sticks? All of a sudden he will be able to play a full season without getting hurt? All of a sudden he is going to be able to stay on the court? wtf?

Bandwagon logic :hammerhead:

Good luck Miami. :cheers:

[RRR3]

When did Greg Oden become a superstar? :biggums:
He hasn't played since the 09-10 season. Stop acting like he's gonna suddenly turn into Shaq.

[RRR3]

Oden played 82 games in 5 years. Why do people think that all of a sudden something has changed? All of a sudden his knees are no longer chico sticks? All of a sudden he will be able to play a full season without getting hurt? All of a sudden he is going to be able to stay on the court? wtf?

Bandwagon logic :hammerhead:

Good luck Miami. :cheers:
http://thehomesteadingboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/x1nv5-the-rock-clapping.gif

Praise the lord, a sane post! :bowdown: :applause:

[305Baller]

Obligatory Oden in summer league video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbgepARu7-c

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Oden turned down bigger contracts to play for Miami and the vet minimum.

http://crankuptheheat.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/34376_1516744326891_1482969033_1367026_5854083_n.j pg

[Nash]

Yeah, I'm also a bit meh about the whole thing. His history with injuries is scary and this whole thing is a big question mark. He could either do a Brandon Roy and retire again or he could reach half of the potential he had coming out of college (which would make him a top center in this weak center era).

[Nash]

Oden turned down bigger contracts to play for Miami and the vet minimum.

http://crankuptheheat.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/34376_1516744326891_1482969033_1367026_5854083_n.j pg
lol at people thinking Lebron will leave Riley. Riley to Lebron is what Phil Jackson was to Kobe and Jordan.

[316MIA]

Not surprised about this signing. Pat Da God father Riley is a genius when recruiting players..

I'm kind of happy & worried at the same time. If Oden stays healthy then he's going to take away our weakest position away on the roster and that's the center position..

[JBrizzy]

He'll break if they put him out on the floor much. His bones are made of cheese.

[DuMa]

Noah just had a flashback to 2007

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1icqfZSvL1qznj8ho1_500.jpg

http://www.pageqsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Joakim-Noah-Mad-Chicago-Bulls.jpg

[KNOW1EDGE]

Greg Oden even hurt in your flashback :oldlol:

Dude rockin a cast on his wrist.

Hes been consistently hurt since high school.

But all of a sudden, since he is now on the Heat, he is a Superstar.

Sounds like Laker logic. wtf???

[RRR3]

Greg Oden even hurt in your flashback :oldlol:

Dude rockin a cast on his wrist.

Hes been consistently hurt since high school.

But all of a sudden, since he is now on the Heat, he is a Superstar.

Sounds like Laker logic. wtf???
Nick Young and Greg Oden top 2 in MVP voting next year for sure if you base ISH posts.

[Greg Oden 50]

time to burn his jersey

[316MIA]

time to burn his jersey
:lol :lol

[NumberSix]

Oden will play less than Derrick Rose.

[RRR3]

time to burn his jersey
SHUT THE FCUK UP GREG ODEN 50!

[NumberSix]

Seriously though, what # will he wear?

[Inferno]

Seriously though, what # will he wear?

Does anyone wear 52 already on MIA?

[Greg Oden 50]

SHUT THE FCUK UP GREG ODEN 50!
times to burn his jersey................

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[DaSeba5]

Does anyone wear 52 already on MIA?

No

[GOBB]

Dalembert wanted too much money...the Heat can only make certain moves, and everything you say is pretty much true. We need him for the playoff run and I'm sure his regular season minutes will be just enough (hopefully) to prove himself and his worth/presence on the court.

Heat could have offered the same deal Dalembert signed for which wasnt much. 2yrs $7.5mil partially guaranteed 2nd year. I know you will counter with the luxary tax but what difference does it make? Heat payroll including tax is over $100mil. Whats a few more? Eh

I'm not saying this is a bad deal. My real argument thoat fans is some Heat fans expectations. This guy career is nothing but injury reports. If he can give you more than what Joel Anthony did? Solid. Thats the best case scenerio for me.

[DaSeba5]

Heat could have offered the same deal Dalembert signed for which wasnt much. 2yrs $7.5mil partially guaranteed 2nd year. I know you will counter with the luxary tax but what difference does it make? Heat payroll including tax is over $100mil. Whats a few more? Eh

I'm not saying this is a bad deal. My real argument thoat fans is some Heat fans expectations. This guy career is nothing but injury reports. If he can give you more than what Joel Anthony did? Solid. Thats the best case scenerio for me.

I would be happy with that. That means they replaced Juwan Howard with somebody who can contribute.

[GOBB]

I would be happy with that. That means they replaced Juwan Howard with somebody who can contribute.

Come on we all know Juwon Howard *insert his dance* will forever be a Heat. And no one will know how, why but he will just be...there. :lol

[DaSeba5]

Come on we all know Juwon Howard *insert his dance* will forever be a Heat. And no one will know how, why but he will just be...there. :lol

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/social/Juwan-howard-dance.gif

He was on the roster, but he was basically an assistant coach. My point is I'll be happy if Oden can contribute in any way if they need him, which is more than Howard could do on the court.

[Greg Oden 50]

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[RRR3]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/social/Juwan-howard-dance.gif

He was on the roster, but he was basically an assistant coach. My point is I'll be happy if Oden can contribute in any way if they need him, which is more than Howard could do on the court.
Am I the only one who envisions seeing (in maybe 10-20 years) Juwan Howard on television in something related to the Heat organization (in the crowd, announcing, whatever) and a caption will appear that says "Juwan Howard, Heat Legend"?

[jzek]

If Oden plays a total of 8 seconds this season, it's not really a big loss for Miami:

a) They signed him for free basically and is replacing Juwan Howard on the roster.
b) Miami went to the Finals 3x and has won the last two titles without him.

Small risk/big reward.

[DaSeba5]

Am I the only one who envisions seeing (in maybe 10-20 years) Juwan Howard on television in something related to the Heat organization (in the crowd, announcing, whatever) and a caption will appear that says "Juwan Howard, Heat Legend"?

IDK about legend, but maybe something like that. He will always be loved down here like Mike Miller and Birdman for the rest of his life.

[IGOTGAME]

lol, so somebody offered him 2 million?
You must be ballin if 2 million is a laughable amount to you.

[DuMa]

i'm not sure what the other teams offered him but maybe it wasnt anything more than for a year.

Maybe Oden valued that 2nd year player option because he couldnt see himself playing much in the 1st year to earn a contract for the 2nd year.

[IGOTGAME]

i'm not sure what the other teams offered him but maybe it wasnt anything more than for a year.

Maybe Oden valued that 2nd year player option because he couldnt see himself playing much in the 1st year to earn a contract for the 2nd year.

I would bet anything that he got offered something similar by another team. With the way the CBA it just makes sense. He did this for the wrong reasons and it just shows immaturity.

[3LiftHeatCurse]

Greg Oden :roll:

[All Net]

No surprise best fit for him.

Makes miami even more dangerous if healthy

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

No surprise best fit for him.

Makes miami even more dangerous if healthy

Are you going to be wearing your Heat jersey at Staples Center next season?

[LosScandalous]

:( are all the good players going to go to Miami forever?

is miami going to be good until the end of time now? :( :(

Hopefully commissioner silver makes it illegal to have 5 superstars on the same team.

this is ridiculous

[DaSeba5]

Are you going to be wearing your Heat jersey at Staples Center next season?

Should he be a typical Laker troll and whine about everything that LeBron and Miami does? It's always good to be objective.

[RRR3]

:( are all the good players going to go to Miami forever?

is miami going to be good until the end of time now? :( :(

Hopefully commissioner silver makes it illegal to have 5 superstars on the same team.

this is ridiculous
What makes Oden a "good player"? He's played the equivalent of one NBA season with an average of 9/7 since he was drafted in 2007. There are at the maximum 2 superstars on the Heat, I would normally not hesitate to call Wade a superstar but he was so bad in the playoffs (hopefully just injury).

[IGOTGAME]

Should he be a typical Laker troll and whine about everything that LeBron and Miami does? It's always good to be objective.
Except it was a bad move for him...

[DaSeba5]

:( are all the good players going to go to Miami forever?

is miami going to be good until the end of time now? :( :(

Hopefully commissioner silver makes it illegal to have 5 superstars on the same team.

this is ridiculous

It's ok when other franchises do it though. Besides, Oden isn't a super star. I hope he is healthy and lives up to where he was picked in the draft, but I highly doubt it.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Should he be a typical Laker troll and whine about everything that LeBron and Miami does? It's always good to be objective.

You can be objective and not jump ship. :confusedshrug:

[ripthekik]

Lebron.. where the only way to win is stack up his odds every year over the competition :roll: :roll:
how pathetic is this guy

[DaSeba5]

You can be objective and not jump ship. :confusedshrug:

He's jumping ship? All Net has always been a objective Lakers fan. All he said is that Miami could be even more dangerous with a healthy Oden.

[aj1987]

:( are all the good players going to go to Miami forever?

is miami going to be good until the end of time now? :( :(

Hopefully commissioner silver makes it illegal to have 5 superstars on the same team.

this is ridiculous
Miami has 2. Wade and Lebron. Lakers HAD 4. Nash, Gasol, Kobe, and DH.

[Derka]

Tis legit.

Pretty low risk move for Miami given the dollars involved. If he stays healthy, and that's a HUGE if that can't possibly be stated enough, it's a great pick up.

[DaSeba5]

Except it was a bad move for him...

You have a right to your opinion.

[BasedTom]

Lebron.. where the only way to win is stack up his odds every year over the competition :roll: :roll:
how pathetic is this guy
Welcome back to ISH! :cheers:

[RRR3]

Greg Oden career average: 9/7

Andrew Bynum 2010 playoffs: 9/7


I'll be sure to start making threads about how Bynum carried Kobe with his brilliant 9/7 averages, since Kobe fans seem to think 9/7 is such an impressive statline.

[All Net]

Are you going to be wearing your Heat jersey at Staples Center next season?

So me saying miami being more dangerous if he stays healthy means I'm a heat fan now? I'm just stating a fact.. Don't get your comment at all.

Weather we suck or not I will still going to laker games.

Just because I'm objective and not a kobe groupie doesn't make me somebody who will jump ship like you put it.

Still getting a season ticket.

[IGOTGAME]

You have a right to your opinion.
It makes 0 sense if he trying to set his life up for after basketball. It makes little sense if he is trying to develop into a NBA player. It only makes sense if he values winning a ring while on IR or not playing. A championship level team doesn't have the ability to bring in a raw player and play him once every 4 games. That stuff hurts your rotations. He will be playing more games and will not be given the freedom he would on a team without championship aspirations.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

So me saying miami being more dangerous if he stays healthy means I'm a heat fan now? I'm just stating a fact.. Don't get your comment at all.

Weather we suck or not I will still going to laker games.

Just because I'm objective and not a kobe groupie doesn't make me somebody who will jump ship like you put it.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305182

So you're not a LeBron/Heat fan? :oldlol: Be real son.

[All Net]

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305182

So you're not a LeBron/Heat fan? :oldlol: Be real son.

That thread means what? It was a fair question as people said they were on a previous board. I'm not a heat fan and never will be. I respect them and that's where it ends.

Hell I was rooting for Spurs in the finals which was hard to do.

[Lebron23]

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

That thread means what? It was a fair question as people said they were on a previous board. I'm not a heat fan and never will be. I respect them and that's where it ends.

Hell I was rooting for Spurs in the finals which was hard to do.

You asked that just after the finals, though. Whatever :lol

Be a fan of whoever man. I'm just ribbing ya.

[RRR3]

No one should give two shits about who anyone roots for as long as they're not obnoxious about it.

[All Net]

You asked that just after the finals, though. Whatever :lol

Be a fan of whoever man. I'm just ribbing ya.

I apologise if that thread made that impression. Wasn't my intention at all.

Certainly not spending thousands on a season ticket if I was supporting another team :lol

[Bandito]

Because Samuel Dalembert is old and useless. He'd just sit the bench next to Joel Anthony.

With Oden the upside is tremendous. If hes healthy he is elite.

Heat haters are scared at the possibility of a healthy Oden playing for Miami, and if the Heat play their cards right(by resting him until the Chicago/Indiana/Finals series) then the rest of the league doesn't have a chance.



We should really alert his neighbors during the Miami games. Can't take the chances of any little kids being in his vicinity.
LOL Oden has been resting for 3 years:roll:

But alas, this was a great sign for the Heat. Is like with Bynum in CLE, BIG risk but HIGH reward if it work, if Oden is healthy and plays like he is supposed though the Heat would be even more stacked than last year.

[DuMa]

It makes 0 sense if he trying to set his life up for after basketball. It makes little sense if he is trying to develop into a NBA player. It only makes sense if he values winning a ring while on IR or not playing. A championship level team doesn't have the ability to bring in a raw player and play him once every 4 games. That stuff hurts your rotations. He will be playing more games and will not be given the freedom he would on a team without championship aspirations.

what does life after basketball have to do with his choice with playing for the Heat? how does it differ anywhere else if he signed with NO, SA, DAL? dumb comment.

how do you know what makes little sense to him considering you're not Oden. Oden felt like he would fit best in his current condition on the Heat. For anyone to doubt his choice is just hating at this point. NO ONE Knows but him what he is going through so he will choose his team based on his own merit, not what some poster on the internet thinks his career will pan out with a certain team.

[IGOTGAME]

what does life after basketball have to do with his choice with playing for the Heat? how does it differ anywhere else if he signed with NO, SA, DAL? dumb comment.

how do you know what makes little sense to him considering you're not Oden. Oden felt like he would fit best in his current condition on the Heat. For anyone to doubt his choice is just hating at this point. NO ONE Knows but him what he is going through so he will choose his team based on his own merit, not what some poster on the internet thinks his career will pan out with a certain team.

It has to do with the fact that he took the min amount possible.

Also, you don't have to be Oden to know what makes sense. That is why he has agents and that is why people consult financial experts when making decisions. Oden is actually the prob the least qualified person to know what is the best move for career based on his previous behavior(alcoholism and immaturity). He made a bad choice, it may still end up ok but I guarantee there were better options out there.

[Haymaker]

If Spo is smart he would give Oden no more than 8 mpg during the reg season and save his legs until they face Indy.

[I<3NBA]

Oden chose the only team that can afford to not play him. he can just chill on Miami's bench and save his knees.

[DuMa]

It has to do with the fact that he took the min amount possible.

Also, you don't have to be Oden to know what makes sense. That is why he has agents and that is why people consult financial experts when making decisions. Oden is actually the prob the least qualified person to know what is the best move for career based on his previous behavior(alcoholism and immaturity). He made a bad choice, it may still end up ok but I guarantee there were better options out there.

So we're reaching to the point where Oden cant even decide for himself what team he should go to? Basically removing a person's free will to decide where he can play :facepalm

I guarantee you Oden is smarter than you think.

[IGOTGAME]

So we're reaching to the point where Oden cant even decide for himself what team he should go to? Basically removing a person's free will to decide where he can play :facepalm

I guarantee you Oden is smarter than you think.
He can do whatever he wants. People aren't obligated to make good choices and he could just place an insane value on playing with Bron and in Miami. Personally, that may be worth a lot to him.

I've been saying the same thing about the guy since high school and I've been called a hater. Guy is overrated and immature. Hopefully this has changed and he will thrive in Miami.

[Levity]

Would have loved to see what Pop and Duncan could have turned him into. Regardless, good for Oden. I really hope hes healthy this time. wasnt he averaging near 10 boards a game in limited minutes the last time he was healthy? That right there is huge for miami

[kNicKz]

I'm happy for Greg Oden. I hope he does well

side note:

**** the Heat

[SpaceJammeR]

if he's just a little healthy and doesn't get hurt, it will be huge for miami. can't wait for the season to start.:rant

[Goldrush25]

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/70297/grantland-exclusive-greg-oden-on-why-he-chose-miami

:lol

It's amazing how true that is, and maybe Greg Oden is smarter than all of us. If Oden looks bad in New Orleans, everyone will notice. If Oden looks bad in Miami, it'll be Lebron's fault somehow.:lol

Clearly he could've gotten more money elsewhere, but in limited duty in Miami, he might appear better than he really is, and may trick some team into giving him a larger contract next year when he opts out. Along the way, he'll likely get a ring. It makes sense the more I think about it.

[tazb]

Lebron.. where the only way to win is stack up his odds every year over the competition :roll: :roll:
how pathetic is this guy


In addition to the push from Spoelstra and Heat president Pat Riley, who began recruiting Oden in the spring, Oden said Heat star LeBron James recruited him via text message.

http://i.imgur.com/2it8K.jpg

:D

[kNicKz]

http://oi43.tinypic.com/29l1gr9.jpg

[tazb]

http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-ST753_COUNT0_NS_20120429215404.jpg

[kNicKz]

Go Bulls/Celtics/Heat!!!!

:bowdown:

How much can Lebrick really bring??

[kNicKz]

http://oi40.tinypic.com/zjw5s4.jpg

[Derka]

Knickz is on a roll.

[kNicKz]

http://oi39.tinypic.com/160xykn.jpg

[ripthekik]

:lol

[kNicKz]

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265411

die hard KG fan:bowdown:

[jrong]

Unreal. There is absolutely no way to fairly compare this team to other great teams of the past. The Heat model of gobbling up the top players from the best free agent crop in history-- through collusion, I might add-- and then using them to lure the best title clingers is unprecedented. The only team remotely comparable is the 04 Lakers, who somehow managed not to win it, but Malone and Payton were both over-the-hill already.

You have to live in south Florida or be an LBJ stan to cheer for them now. There's no way anyone else could feel good rooting for this team.

[kNicKz]

http://oi39.tinypic.com/288poj8.jpg

[Flash31]

True. If he's healthy and averages 20-25 minutes a game, we'll three-peat!


\\Hes not going to avg 20-25 min

he'll avg maybe 8-12 in reg season and 10-20 in playoffs if that
When the Heat got Birdman he wasnt playing much anywhere from 5 min to 12 sometimes 15 in reg season
and then he played 10-20 in playoffs and wasnt even used much in finals


Greg Oden has potential,but he hasnt played a single game in years,
Regardless of him being a mobile 7 footer and getting back into shape,he hasnt played a game since his injury

As of right now,hes a benchwarmer thats a mobile 7 footer with Potential to be very beneficiary to Miami





But hes not playing big minutes,
The Heat aren't Chicago where they are running every single player to the ground
Health is key for miami,
theyre not going to try to win a lot over being healthy,knowing roles and getting the way they want to play for the plaoyoffs

Theyre going for a 3rd straight title and 4th time in the Finals in a Row,
Theyll manage minutes and roles and fits how they see fit and who they play against

Case in Point Birdman playing against IND,CHI and rarely against SA
or Wade,LeBron,Bosh being the teams focus against certain teams

the HEAT WON 66 Games last year with Birdman playing 24 games,the heat star players and role players resting the last 10 games and everuy now and then

Theyll win 60,but health and being ready for the playoffs is more beneficial to them than regular season records like
the Chicago Bulls who run hard,play hard,play heavy every single game and playoff time theyre out of energy,spent,injured,worn down


LAST SEASON

WADE AND BOSH played a Career low in MPG,and they won 66 games

[jimmy77x]

http://oi43.tinypic.com/29l1gr9.jpg

http://i.minus.com/iSpxXFnwJh21z.gif

[Collie]

It's a low risk, high reward move. Oden is only 25, and if even if he's lost his previous athleticism, he's still a massive guy with excellent defensive instincts who can go toe to toe with guys like Hibbert in strength and size.

[thabisyo]

It's a low risk, high reward move. Oden is only 25, and if even if he's lost his previous athleticism, he's still a massive guy with excellent defensive instincts who can go toe to toe with guys like Hibbert in strength and size.

If he is healthy enough, he will eat hibbert alive. I saw some footage of his rookie highlights going against shaq and yao ming. dude is legit

[bdreason]

Heat better just sit this guy until the playoffs.

[oh the horror]

If he is healthy enough, he will eat hibbert alive. I saw some footage of his rookie highlights going against shaq and yao ming. dude is legit


Dude this is Oden after multiple surgeries on his already horrible knees. He isn't going to take it to people like he once was.

[thabisyo]

Dude this is Oden after multiple surgeries on his already horrible knees. He isn't going to take it to people like he once was.

I still believe. I don't know what will happen but I believe

[BoutPractice]

Genius move... once again. As far as basketball minds are concerned, Riley is in a class of his own.

It's scary how this team was put together, from just Wade to the Big 3, then adding Ray Allen, and now Oden.
Even if he ends up not playing at all, the sheer brilliance of the most stacked team in the league being somehow able to acquire a potential difference making, rebounding, defending 7 footer at the minimum is something to be marveled at.

[coin24]

Tazb getting ethered as usual:roll:

Good to see Oden back in the league, hopefully he can stay healthy. Very interested to see what he can bring..
Im sure Wade/Lebron can guide him in the right direction to some quality HGH:oldlol:

[Magic 32]

Lebron better buy a load of these again.

http://rallyhaus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Lebron-James-Porsche-Florida-License-Plates-Earned1.jpg
http://legendofcecilioguante.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/earnednotgivien.jpg

[alenleomessi]

people forget that he is only 25 though

[BigTicket]

The chances of Oden actually staying healthy are pretty low, but if he does make it to the playoffs he can have a major impact. For a minimum deal that's pretty good.

Also Bosh has to be loving this. If Oden is healthy for the playoffs, that means Bosh can move back to his natural position at PF, and he won't have to spend another year being Hibbert's bitch.

[kNicKz]

Tazb getting ethered as usual:roll:



Where did he go?:roll:

[coin24]

Where did he go?:roll:

Probably sucking off his "friend" that lets him use the account:lol

[kNicKz]

I don't think I've ever seen him not get ethered in a thread

[Duderonomy]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/nikolokolus/2u5gw3p.jpg

[niko]

It's a good signing because it's no money, no risk, and if he plays it's amazing. People are making the jump from IF to WHEN, talking about the 20 minutes, planning ways it will work out. The most likely outcome here is he has zero impact in the playoffs because he's out with injury. And it's not 20% out, 20% sometimes hurt, 30% hurt only a little, etc. It's basically 75% no impact, 25% some impact.

People need to slow down here. Amare has a lighter frame, ten times the work ethic, and he basically comes back for 10 games and then his knees explode. I don't see why this would be different.

[Hoopz2332]

It's not like the Heat are gong to rely that much on oden anyway. They only really need him for someone like Hibbert when they play the pacers. There are no other big men in the league that can cause the type of matchup problems for the heat like he did.

[FireMcFailPlease]

the real loser here is Portland who biffed on that draft pick.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

You must be ballin if 2 million is a laughable amount to you.
I was laughing at your idea of significant.

[chosen_one6]

It's not like the Heat are gong to rely that much on oden anyway. They only really need him for someone like Hibbert when they play the pacers. There are no other big men in the league that can cause the type of matchup problems for the heat like he did.

You've obviously never seen Marc Gasol play

[Bandito]

I still believe. I don't know what will happen but I believe
You hope, not believe. Stop quoting lines from crappy t-shirts or cartoons like DBZ.

[tazb]

Do you have anymore of my old posts knickz? I personally find them entertaining and gladly request you post a few more.:cheers:

[LakersDaBEst]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/971780_681825345179326_2013091303_n.jpg

[Hoopz2332]

You've obviously never seen Marc Gasol play


Meh, he's not the game altering beast that Hibbert is

[D-Rose]

Not shocking at all to see the vast overreaction on ISH. I mean, clear your minds and think for one second...if Oden is even a difference maker...that would be a big deal because it implies he stays healthy AND is actually contributing. The health part is like 70% of it and the biggest hurdle.

Everyone needs to slow down. All we know is that Oden looks good in workouts at the gym. That's it. No game situations, real basketball, or facing NBA athletes.

Just want to say it's way more likely he ends up as Eddy Curry on the Heat rather than Bill Walton on the Celtics. Relax people.

[NumberSix]

Greg Oden.

[kNicKz]

Do you have anymore of my old posts knickz? I personally find them entertaining and gladly request you post a few more.:cheers:

translation:

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s431/rachelc138/cryingdean1_zps7c69565e.gif

[chosen_one6]

Meh, he's not the game altering beast that Hibbert is

I really hope you're joking.

[MostHated305]

translation:

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s431/rachelc138/cryingdean1_zps7c69565e.gif

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQtJ9POCUAAq7i8.jpg

:banana:

[Sharmer]

He's got to stay healthy.

[Sharmer]

Spolestra should limit he's minutes until the finals.

[tomtucker]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQtJ9POCUAAq7i8.jpg

:banana:

he looks like lebron............in 20 years

[Soundwave]

Spolestra should limit he's minutes until the finals.

They should just wrap him in bubble wrap and wheel him out in the ECF, lol.

[tazb]

translation:

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s431/rachelc138/cryingdean1_zps7c69565e.gif

Nah more like:

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b411/babooomba/Reactions/gdyblaugh.gif

[Sharmer]

Oden and Lebron on the same team. This has to be the ugliest team in the NBA.

[MostHated305]

Oden and Lebron on the same team. This has to be the ugliest team in the NBA.

http://blogimages.thescore.com/tbj/files/2013/05/shane-battier-new-mustache.jpg

Yea, when Battier is the most handsome in the whole team you know u got a ugly squad

[Euroleague]

http://www.menudobol.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Greg-Oden-Mr-Glass.jpg

[JerryWest]

Glass knees ain't a threat!

[b1imtf]

http://www.menudobol.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Greg-Oden-Mr-Glass.jpg
Would still dominate in the Euroleague

[comerb]

When was Greg Oden the prize in free agency again??????? :roll:

When the reigning champs picked him up for a cheeseburger and fries.

[tomtucker]

are there video of him playing ball recently ? surely the heat have seen a few of his last games......otherwise they would not have signed him !

[oh the horror]

When the reigning champs picked him up for a cheeseburger and fries.


After dude is in and out of the lineup with various ailments they'll reconsider that cheeseburger and fries.

[HomieWeMajor]

Oden should try to get the regular season record for fg % .

[eliteballer]

He's had 5 knee surgeries and THREE microfractures. He's never going to be what people hoped when came into the league.

If they can get 10-15 min per game of Birdman like production from him it will be a miracle. There's a reason the minimum is the best he could do.