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Blazers won't rush Oden
Posted on Sat, Jan. 19, 2008

Rookie Greg Oden is with the Trail Blazers on this trip, but coach Nate McMillan said that does not change the timetable for the injured center to make his NBA debut.

McMillan said Oden is beginning to work more with the team in a limited role.

''He can't move, but he can pass,'' McMillan said. ``We want him out on the floor and let him feed some players from the post position.''

The Trail Blazers also want him to get a closer look at some of the Eastern Conference's big men. McMillan said he wanted Oden to watch Shaquille O'Neal and Orlando's Dwight Howard on Saturday. A few nights ago, Oden saw the Celtics' Kevin Garnett.

Oden underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee during the summer.

Blazers won't rush Oden - 01/19/2008 - MiamiHerald.com