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Leading Off: Hawes or Oden? It's closer than you think - Sacramento Sports - Kings, 49ers, Raiders, High School Sports | Sacramento Bee
Bee Sports Editor/Opinion After spending two of the past five nights watching the top centers of the 2007 NBA draft, I ask you to ponder this: Who would you pick now, Spencer Hawes or Greg Oden? I would take Hawes. You say I'm crazy? Stay with me. As much hoopla as there was over Oden as the ...
Where's the Fire Greg Oden?
Where's the Fire Greg Oden?
blazeoflove.com — I know you are young, I know you have only played a few games, and I also... know that you had to take an entire year off because of a major knee surgery, but seriously, show me some anger. Show me some fire Greg Oden. (more) Where's the Fire Greg Oden?
Shaq vs. Oden: The Godfather Dunks On The Rookie
Shaq vs. Oden: The Godfather Dunks On The Rookie
thehoopdoctors.com — Video footage of Shaq's domination of Greg Oden in last night's match-up between the Phoenix Suns and... the Portland Trailblazers (more) Shaq vs. Oden: The Godfather Dunks On The Rookie
Every Play Counts: Greg Oden by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — The Blazers` rookie is coming around after a slow start, becoming a dominant force on the boards... and a strong finisher. There are, however, issues he`ll need to address to reach his full potential. (more) Every Play Counts: Greg Oden by Kevin Pelton
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First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Bill Bradley of the Sacramento Bee: "After spending two of the past five nights watching the top centers of the 2007 NBA draft, I ask you to ponder this: Who would you pick now, Spencer Hawes or Greg Oden? I would take Hawes. You say I'm crazy? Stay with me. As much hoopla as there was over Oden as the No. 1 overall pick -- and yes, he was injured all of last season -- he seems to be a one-dimensional player. He is great inside, rebounding and blocking shots. Yet he doesn't have the offensive impact like the big men to whom he was compared, Shaquille ...

The 10-man rotation, starring Hawes, Oden and a math symbol
Ball Don't Lie — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Sac Bee. Who would you pick now, Spencer Hawes or Greg Oden? Bill Bradley would take Hawes. PF: Celtics Stuff Live, NECSN. Ubuntu, Boston and the Sportsman of the Year. SF: Yardbarker. Mike Conley thinks he is better than you at ...

Thanksgiving eve links: A gaggle of Greg Oden
Blazers Blog — Some links to fill your brain before you fill your belly ... Capping the ceiling on Greg Oden is NOT a good idea. (thanks to Rudy for the link) Dwight Jaynes talked with Nate McMillan about Oden, ...

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blazersedge.com 11/21/2008 — Aside from allowing that girl that wasn't wearing pants to grind on him, is there a more indelible  image  (here's  video ) of Greg Oden than when he stuffed the bejesus out of Spencer Hawes in the preseason?   Great ...
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