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Blazers' Oden itching to play, but must wait until September
Blazers' Oden itching to play, but must wait until September
Greg Oden is itching to get his delayed NBA career going, but he's still forbidden from any 5-on-5 action until September. Oden's rookie season was over before it even started when he had right knee surgery last September. Recovery can take six months or more, and the Portland Trail Blazers decided their No. 1 pick would sit out the season.
3 Comments
  • mookie mookie
    +1

    Asked his specialty in the kitchen, Oden paused and said, "Hamburger Helper and tuna fish."

    This guy is a legend in the making -- I just hope he's as good a player as he is quotable!

    Posted 7/17/2008 respond (flag)
  • And One And One
    +1
    And with a dog named Charles Barkley McLovin, the sky's the limit.
    Posted 7/17/2008 respond (flag)
  • billlegarm billlegarm
    +1
    The Oden ESPN the Mag commercial was a classic. This guy's got a great personality. I can't wait to see him on the court.
    Posted 7/17/2008 respond (flag)
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No 5-on-5 for Oden
The NBA Source — ... Blazers’ center Greg Oden will not be allowed to play 5-on-5 basketball until September, says the AP on ESPN.com. ...

Oden not coming back until September...
Rip City Project | A Portland Trailblazers blogESPN says he's 'forbidden from 5-on-5 action until September'. That's about a week or so after the Blazers will re-convene so not a big deal. As long as that knee is ok he can come back whenever he wants in my book. ...

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