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Greg is Alive
Greg is Alive
Before we get to a recap of today's practice, how filthy are Brandon's new shoes... The stitching on the top says "B Roy" and the design on the inside is a 7, Brandon's jersey number.  Nike hit another one out of the park.  Remember that Sparq campaign? Whatever happened to ...
He's back....!!
He's back....!!
asternwarning.com — Greg Oden is back for the Blazers and thankfully this time, the pressure is off the big man. Coming off the bench versus the Miami Heat, Oden played only 16 minutes, allowing him to re-acclimatise himself with competitive basketball without the anxiety that came with his initial game ... (more) He's back....!!
Oden Not A Must For Blazers To Advance
Oden Not A Must For Blazers To Advance
slamdunkcentral.com — Good piece that lays out the fact the Blazers can win the division w.o Greg Oden. (more) Oden Not A Must For Blazers To Advance
Bill Simmons: I hate being wrong. Except when it's about Greg Oden. - ESPN The Magazine
Bill Simmons: I hate being wrong. Except when it's about Greg Oden. - ESPN The Magazine
sports.espn.go.com — THE SPORTS GUY I hate being wrong. Except when it's about Greg Oden. by Bill Simmons First impressions matter more in basketball than in any other sport, and they can be savored only in person. Players can't hide behind pads or helmets, so we can ... (more) Bill Simmons: I hate being wrong. Except when it's about ...
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The Roy Sneakers are not worthy of supporting the feet of the Everything
Deceptively Quick — I, like many nerds, was pretty excited to see Roy's signature Nikes: Those are certifiably sweet. I'd love to get myself a pair. Too bad these sneakers are actually just attractive looking piles of shit: Turns out his new signature shoes -- which feature "BROY" embroidered on the outside and a special 7 design on the inside representing his uniform number -- had ripped apart near the back heal during the game. Roy lamented more misfortune at practice Monday when he pointed down at his feet to show yet another ruined pair of shoes. ...

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