Derrick Rose and Greg Oden: The Pressure's On

This year's draft—just like almost every other one—had an important 1-2 selection. Much like Kevin Durant last year, Michael Beasley was considered the most talented player in his draft class, but was passed up on for a player who was dubbed a true dynasty leader. So far, Durant has proven that he most probably was the most talented player in last year's draft. Oden, on the other hand, has yet to show the reason he was chosen first, since he was injured all of last year. Now that he has seen the incredible statistical season that Durant had, the bar has been set—and it is pretty high. Then again, you can't fight fire with fire. Oden, in my opinion, can't beat Durant's impressing stats. He must fight him with another weapon—winning—and that one has been all set up for him. Oden has been surrounded by some of the best young players in the NBA, and being giving a year to prepare for the red carpet might be the best thing that happened to Oden. If Oden averages ... (link)