GREG ODEN……. MAN?? MYTH??? LEGEND???? OR ALL 3

When the Portland Trailblazers drafted some kid out of Thee Ohio State University in 2007 they didn’t know they were going to have to wait another full year to get their brand new toy out of it’s wrapper before they could play with it.  Greg Oden COULD be the next Shaq or Bill Russell, he COULD also be the next Jo Jo White or Sam Bowie.  Who knows?????  In the NBA everyone is so quick to say that guy is the next Jordan, Kareem or Magic and so on and so forth.  Why can’t Greg Oden just be the next Greg Oden???  Is there some sort of Chart in the NBA league office which says if you get above this guys stats you’re a Hall Of Famer?? 

When Kobe Bryant first came into the league everyone said he was the next Air Apparent to Jordan. What happened after that???? Kobe tried to be the next Jordan and Ran Shaq out of town, same with Phil the first go around and he tried playing like Jordan used too. People just need to let the Memories of their heros and reminders of a Great Basketball Era remain in the past. Stop Comparing Oden to Russell and Kobe to Jordan. The best Era of basketball thus far in my life is behind us with Jordan, Bird, Magic, Charles and so on and so on.  This Generation with Kobe, Durant, and Oden is starting to turn the corner back to the old school ways and respecting the game and keeping out of trouble for the most part. The Past is the Past isn’t it Kobe.

Oden has never been in the press for anything bad and from the way ALL of his TEAMMATES, COACHES and FAMILY talk, YOU NEVER WILL!!!!  Greg Oden has his head on straight and hopefully will be taking his first step to Sprigfield Mass. soon for all to see.  Oden in his off time has fun like any 20 should, being a part of the ESPY’s, practicing, and staying grounded with his Dog McLovin!!!!

I am hoping soon that we get to see what all the Hype is all about.   The only thing stoping Greg Oden to be one of the Greatest Players EVER is Greg Oden and injuries.  He has all the tools, mindest and great family support around him and he knows a moocher when he sees one.

 

Josh Hammer - Overtime Sportswear