blog.oregonlive.com - 8/20/2008
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Like many, I have been one who has touted Greg Oden as an immediate, impact player for the Blazers this season - especially after watching him workout twice this month. But it's not so much what I have seen...
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First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Jason Quick of The Oregonian: "Now, keep in mind that Steve Blake is never one to use hyperbole or to blow smoke. Yet, the Blazers point guard is practically drooling for the season to open so he can play with Greg Oden. 'Working out with Greg the last couple of days -- you can't help but get excited,' Blake said. 'You throw a bad pass on a lob and you think it's too high, but he grabs it and gets it. That changes a lot of things.' Blake said he is most impressed by Oden's size and with how Oden knows how to use it. 'His explosiveness with his size ...
Morning Shootaround: August 20, 2008
RaptorBlog.com —
... as the keys to Team USA's success. No love for Bosh? BOOOO! Steve Blake is gushing over Greg Oden : "His explosiveness with his size is unlike anything I have ever seen." ...
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