Who said Greg Oden wouldn't play in any games this season? It appears G.O.D.E. spent Wednesday night at Portland gym, likely getting picked first. One of the guys Oden played with (luckysonofaNutterButter) posted about the experience at BasketballForum.com; Jason Quick of The Oregonian caught wind and checked with the team, who confirmed. Coach Nate McMillan did not seem pleased. "Young guys," McMillan said, shaking his head. "Right now, these young guys don't know their value. That's part of growing up and maturing. In a couple of years he will understand how stupid that was. I understand it, because I've done it. You are a pro, you want to walk into a building like that and feel good about yourself, you know, play with some guys. You don't move hard, you know, just shoot some jump shots ... yeah, I've done it. But we just have to remind him, especially in his situation, where he is coming off an injury. That ... that, you just can't do that."NO BASKETBALL, G.O.D.E.! A bit refreshing though, isn't it? Dude's gone so batty sitting in the apartment he sneaks off to a 24-Hour Fitness as soon as the bosses go on a roadie. I'm betting he'll be summoned to attend all games with the team for the rest of the season.
(Oh, and this fellow who posted the account online -- apparently under his real name? Might want to find a new place to get some run, boss.)
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 2)
1. Once again, proving the power of the Internet trumps the speed of reporting. A must-read!
Posted at 10:30AM on Mar 28th 2008 by Ryne Nelson
2. Too bad he doesnt have the 'love of the game' clause in his contract.
Posted at 1:11PM on Mar 28th 2008 by alejandro de Castro
3. Greg Oden is THE ugliest man on earth. One year ago he was getting his ASS handed to him by the FLORIDA GATORS.
Posted at 7:08AM on Mar 30th 2008 by The TRUTH
4. truth, at least tell the truth, bb is team sport so one man doesnt get his ASS handed to him.
Posted at 8:02AM on Mar 30th 2008 by jim
5. Post # 3- What does his looks have to do with anything? I'd bet many people find your stupid ass pretty ugly also. Sure, what he did wasn't smart, but at least the man was out playing a game and not breaking the law. God forbid he did something illegal, then many of you would be saying what a thug he is. Brothers can't win no matter what we do.
Posted at 9:29AM on Mar 30th 2008 by Xavier
6. Hey, get off the poor guys ass! At lest he's not like the snivlers that get the slightest boo~boo and WON'T even try to do anything to help their overpaid,underthinking, lazy, "I ONLY PLAY FOR THE $" probably wouldn't play if THEY weren't paying me asses from getting soft. THESE ARE BASEBALL and FOOTBALL PANSIES I speak of!! Gotta "GIVE IT UP" for someone that truley loves the game comes along. They are a rarity !!!! You play boi!!
Posted at 9:44AM on Mar 30th 2008 by bonboncollier
7. Of all the stupid ,immoral sh*t I see going on with pro atheletes....murder,drugs,voilence etc.,I will be the first one to relate the poor behavior of these people to the pedestal they've been placed on by the ignorant, narrow minded fans and administration.However, this time,leave this one alone...HE WAS PLAYING BASKETBALL.
Posted at 9:53AM on Mar 30th 2008 by darrellchampion
8. One dumb sob for sure. One can tell from his facial expression that he definitely ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer. Highly overated as a player; both in college and pros.
Posted at 10:18AM on Mar 30th 2008 by nightowl
9. IT LOOKS LIKE FLORIDA GATORS ARE GETTING THEIR ASSES HANDED TO THEM ONE YEAR LATER........
FLORIDA GATORS ARE A JOKE......
FLORIDA GATORS ARE OVER RATED GLORY HOGS....
AINT SEEING NO GATORS AT ALL THIS YEAR BABY......
GATORS ARE CRAP......
SHUT UP GATORS.... GROW UP MORON.....
Posted at 10:25AM on Mar 30th 2008 by joe
10. this n..... is real smart, gets paid for doing nothing, no wonder i hate the blazers, better than welfare.
Posted at 10:26AM on Mar 30th 2008 by pat fields
11. The world would be a happier place if we could just get rid of all Basketball and Hockey.
Posted at 10:28AM on Mar 30th 2008 by Chaz
12. Something about this Oden character .... The guy just
goes about life wrong . I doubt if he'll be an influence in the NBA. He will never be a Bill Russell
type .He ain't hungry enough .Too much of a pansey.
Posted at 10:38AM on Mar 30th 2008 by Joe Willie
13. OK, FIRST of all you people don't even KNOW Greg Oden, so when you make comments about his morals and his drive for like you look like a pathetic bunch of retards. I went to school with Greg in Middle school. Hes' smart and talented. We all knew Greg would be something big. I just never imagined someone as nice as Greg could have so many jealous hateful people stabbing him in his back. The guy loves Basketball, so WHAT?????At least he wasn't out getting drunk at a strip club or high. Jeez people, if you weren't so jealous you'd realize he's an awesome player and person
Posted at 10:47AM on Mar 30th 2008 by Kate Harkness
14. THE YOUNG MAN JUST WANTED TO PLAY BASKETBALL. SEEMS PRETTY INNOCENT ENOUGH. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT HE IS BEING PAID TO PLAY FOR THE BLAZERS, NOT BY HIMSELF OR AGAINST NON NBA PLAYERS. THIS WAS JUST A POOR LAPSE OF JUDGEMENT ON HIS PART, BUT A BIGGER "BRAIN FREEZE" ON MANAGEMENT'S PART. I AM SURE THAT THEY HAVE STAFF THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO CHECK ON ODEN. SURELY ONE OF THE DOCTORS ON THE TEAM KNEW THAT ODEN IS ITCHING TO GET BACK ON THE COURT . AND THAT SOME TYPE OF PRACTICING SHOULD BE IN PLACE FOR HIM. SO GIVE THE YOUNG MAN A BREAK. HE REALLY DOES WANT TO EARN HIS MONEY. SECONDLY, I STILL BELIEVE THAT THE BLAZERS PICKED THE WRONG GUY. HE MAY TURN OUT TO BE JUST AS GOOD AS KWAME BROWN OR THE "HALL OF FAMER" SAM BOWIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 10:47AM on Mar 30th 2008 by jay
15. One more thing ,Ohio St blows !!! Seems to be a lot of Suk-eye fans in here.WIN SOMETHING BABY !!!!!
Posted at 11:14AM on Mar 30th 2008 by Joe Willie
16. LIKE I'VE SAIDED IN THE PAST, IT MAKES KNOW DIFFERENT WHAT WE DO, AS A BLACK MALE WE'RE TO UGHLY, A THUG, GET PAYED TO MUCH,HALF APE....AND THE LIST GOES ON....I THINK GOD FOR MY PARENTS WHO TAUGHT ME SELF-ESTEEM..BECAUSE IT'S HELL BEGIN A BLACK MAN IN THESE UNITED STATES....THE JOY OR SATISFACTION OF IT ALL, WE NEVER GIVE UP....WE TAKE THE HITS AND KEEP COMING...MY DAD, MY GRANDFATHER, DR. KING AND NOW THE SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS.
Posted at 11:16AM on Mar 30th 2008 by "Rick T."
17. Chaz your a dumb-a$$, what would we do with out basketball?
Posted at 11:18AM on Mar 30th 2008 by cowboys0511
18. Hey Rick T.Atleast you spelled Dr. King right
Posted at 11:38AM on Mar 30th 2008 by mike
19. Thats too funny. poor guy can't even play pick up
baskball.
Posted at 11:55AM on Mar 30th 2008 by jill
20. the nba is the tatoo league , ifthey were not playing they would all be in some gang, they are all idiots
Posted at 12:07PM on Mar 30th 2008 by prete ryback