C Greg Oden (Portland Trailblazers)

[exhawg]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

Portland's 'point' of view
By Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo! Sports
May 24, 2007

Adrian Wojnarowski
Yahoo! Sports

Twenty-four hours had yet to pass on the draft lottery transformation of the Portland Trail Blazers, and general manager Kevin Pritchard and his staff already had brainstormed a most intriguing idea: If they're going to draft Greg Oden, they should take a hard look at making a trade to get Mike Conley Jr. to come with him.

So the discussion is under way, a source close to the team and Oden said Wednesday night, about trading into the top of the lottery for a second draft pick to secure the franchise center's personal point guard. It would be a brilliant, bold stroke for the Blazers G.M., and here's the thing: Pritchard has the parts and the imagination to make it happen.

[hoopsfan]

I always love the references to "sources close to..." and "after speaking to confidantes ... " -- to say that Greg was relieved by a small market is not true. His personal choice would have been Atlanta - not exactly small. Of the teams with the best chance to win the lottery, he liked Boston because it was a good bball town. He would like to have a home in LA -- the only place he really did NOT want to go was Memphis - a small market. Funny how things get spun and speculated on.

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by hoopsfan

I always love the references to "sources close to..." and "after speaking to confidantes ... " -- to say that Greg was relieved by a small market is not true. His personal choice would have been Atlanta - not exactly small. Of the teams with the best chance to win the lottery, he liked Boston because it was a good bball town. He would like to have a home in LA -- the only place he really did NOT want to go was Memphis - a small market. Funny how things get spun and speculated on.

you know what i say "if its not from the horses mouth..." unless credibility is established its not worth much in my view. and when "sources" dont give their name or anything, yeah real credible...


[ps no way shape or form aimed at you hoops, more of these totally anonymous sources]

[BB73]

Boston columnist Bob Ryan on SportsCenter:

"People of Portland, be aware. You will win a championship within 3 to 5 years with Greg Oden, and it won't be the last."

This was in response to which NBA centers his career would resemble. He mentioned Parish (3 titles) and Olajuwon (2 titles).

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by BB73

Boston columnist Bob Ryan on SportsCenter:

"People of Portland, be aware. You will win a championship within 3 to 5 years with Greg Oden, and it won't be the last."

This was in response to which NBA centers his career would resemble. He mentioned Parish (3 titles) and Olajuwon (2 titles).

its bob ryan. ive never seen a man lighter in the loafers....

[Padraig]

Originally Posted by BB73

Boston columnist Bob Ryan on SportsCenter:

"People of Portland, be aware. You will win a championship within 3 to 5 years with Greg Oden, and it won't be the last."

This was in response to which NBA centers his career would resemble. He mentioned Parish (3 titles) and Olajuwon (2 titles).

But he would have considered Greg the greatest thing since sliced bread had the Celts won the 1st pick in the draft...talk about sour grapes.

Be a little less transparent Bobby.

[BB73]

Originally Posted by Padraig

But he would have considered Greg the greatest thing since sliced bread had the Celts won the 1st pick in the draft...talk about sour grapes.

Be a little less transparent Bobby.

How is predicting multiple NBA Championships sour grapes?

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by BB73

How is predicting multiple NBA Championships sour grapes?

espn hates osu remember...

[Padraig]

Originally Posted by BB73

How is predicting multiple NBA Championships sour grapes?

I took the parts of the statement, "a championship in 3-5 years" & "but it won't last" as : "He'll probably be enough to get you a title, then fade into mediocrity."

I didn't bother to read the whole thing becasue on the Cowherd show a day or 2 ago CC said Ryan's column was really whinining how the Celtics are somehow cursed for not winning the lottery (again), so I figured it was more of the same.


EDIT: guess i couldn't "read it", as I just reread that you said it was a quote from SportsCenter, so maybe I misinterpreted the jist of what you / he was saying.


Double Edit: "and it won't be the last." OH! Completely misread it...by bad.

[BB73]

A list of Greg's accomplishments in his days at tOSU:

official.site

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Greg Oden, who helped Ohio State to a school record 35 wins and an appearance in the 2007 NCAA Championship game, was one of eight players added to the USA Basketball Senior National Team roster Wednesday.

Oden led the Buckeyes in scoring (15.7 ppg.), rebounding (9.6 rpg.), field goals made (189), field goal percentage (189-307/.616), foul shots attempted (196), offensive rebounds (113), defensive rebounds (306), total rebounds (306), blocks (105) and points scored (501).

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Greg Oden (2006-07 Honors)
2007 Associated Press First Team All-American
2007 NCAA All-South Region First Team
2007 First Team All-Big Ten
2007 Big Ten Freshman of the Year
2007 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
2007 Big Ten All-Defensive Team
2007 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
2007 Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player
2007 All-Big Ten Tournament Team
2007 NABC Second Team All-American
2007 NABC All-Disctrict 10 Team
2007 Wooden Award Finalist (No. 2 in voting)
2007 USBWA All-District V Team
2007 USBWA Second Team All-American
2007 USBWA Oscar Robinson Award Finalist
2007 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team

Oden's 2006-07 Notable Numbers

.616 Greg Oden's FG Pct. (189-307), No. 4 all-time (single season) Oden is 8th Buckeye to shoot better than .600 in a single season
.923 Oden's FG Pct. (12-13) vs. Iowa, No. 7 single game pct. all-time
1.00 Oden's FG Pct. (8-8) vs. Cleveland St., ties all-time single-game rcd.
14 Oden's double-double total (pts./rebs.), No. 2 freshman total all-time Herb Williams recorded 18 as a rookie in 1977-78
16 Oden's reb. total vs. Cleveland St. (12/9/06), ties VCA record, game
19 Oden's reb. total vs. Purdue (3/10/07), a Big Ten tournament record
29 Oden's point total vs. Iowa (1/20/07), No. 2 at VCA all-time, game
105 Oden's blocks total, No. 7 all-time, career No. 3 all-time, season; 4th Buckeye with 100+ blks., season
196 Oden's FTA total, No. 10 all-time total for a single season
306 Oden's rebound total, 15th player to record 300+ rebs. in a season First Buckeye with 300+ rebs. since Brad Sellers (416, 1986)
501 Oden's points total, No. 2 freshman total all-time, season

[jwinslow]

CNNSI - Top NBA Draft Prospects

In his only season with the Buckeyes, Oden led the team in scoring (15.5 per game) and rebounding (9.6 per game).

[Buckskin86]

Greg Oden's Take: "Wherever I go, I need to get a raincoat!"
by: Mike Schmidt - NBDL, NCAA Scout, Jonathan Watters - Director of NCAA Scouting
May 29, 2007

On the wrist injury, and whether it changed his perspective on playing his sophomore year at Ohio State?

"After this year? Yeah. It was kind of like, some things are going to happen no matter what. You never know what?s going to happen that next year. It?s a great opportunity to go to the NBA, and I feel like I can keep on improving and get myself up to that level to be a pretty decent player in the NBA."

DraftExpress: Greg Oden's Take: "Wherever I go, I need to get a raincoat!"

[Buckskin86]

Oden paired with Russell in first marketing deal
Posted: Tuesday May 29, 2007 5:42 PM

Greg Oden has been drafted by a trading card company, and will be on the same team as Bill Russell.

A possible No. 1 draft pick, Oden signed a multiyear deal Tuesday to become a spokesman for Topps Co. His first deal? A card featuring him and Russell, the Boston Celtics Hall of Famer, on the 50th anniversary of the company's first basketball set.

SI.com - Oden paired with Russell in first marketing deal

[ScriptOhio]

Cha-Ching $$$


Greg Oden is fast developing the style and persona to make him a marketer's dream.

Same article as ESPN; however, Fox put in a nice picture: FOX Sports on MSN - NBA - Oden paired with Russell in marketing deal

[Buckskin86]

Oden's road show continues at NBA predraft camp
Posted: Thursday May 31, 2007 8:35 PM

Despite the virtual guarantee of being a top-two pick, there was some question whether Oden would decide to make the leap into the professional ranks. Some wondered if he was truly dedicated to the pro game, having strongly considered staying in school - mostly to enjoy campus life.

"I'm sorry if I look kinda different, that it didn't seem like I had the passion to come out," Oden said. "It's the kid in me, I'm 19 years old. I'm enjoying walking the oval at The Ohio State University. But when you put me out there on the floor, it's no difference who I'm out there with. I'm gonna go out there and I'm gonna fight, even if I am a little scared.

"If you dunk on me one time, I'm gonna come back and I'm gonna hit you wherever it matters to stop you from scoring the next time."

SI.com - Oden's road show continues at NBA predraft camp