Some teams may be interested in Greg Oden
I would say it is unlikely that Greg Oden is ever going to shed his reputation as one of the worst draft picks of all time. He has already missed too much of his career and who knows if he will ever even see the floor again.
Plus the guy that was picked behind him is some dude named Kevin Durant.
While Oden is currently rehabbing from his ceremonial 100th surgery (maybe a slight exaggeration there), he is currently getting a degree in sports and leisure from Ohio State and working toward becoming a gym teacher.
Oden does not seem to be in any hurry to get back on the court right now, but he is open to the possibility.
"I would love to play [in 2012-13], but I’m not going to rush anything,” Oden said. “What I told [agent Mike Conley] was ‘Look, I want to get back with a team. I want to play. If there’s a chance that later on in the year, if I feel good or if I’m healthy enough to play, I would love to play this year.’ That’s the conversation we had."
A couple of teams have reportedly expressed interest in Oden, namely the San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers.
The Magic now need a big man badly with Dwight Howard taking off for L.A. and the Spurs have always needed some help down low. The Pacers just signed Roy Hibbert to a max contract, but I guess they could always use some backup.
I think this one is obvious. Greg Oden has played 82 games, the equivalent of one full season, in the five years since he was drafted. He is made of glass and nobody should be paying him millions of dollars to wear a suit on their bench. I know he has the talent of a top overall draft pick, but it does nothing if he cannot stay healthy. There is always the outside chance that he returns to form someday and several NBA GMs are kicking themselves for not signing him when they could, but I think that is a risk you take considering what Oden has been doing for the last half a decade.
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@FadeDwight @crossovernba really wtf we wouldn't take Bynum that has fucked up knees now we willing to take Oden wtf lol
@Ny718allday @FadeDwight On a one year deal? Why not take the chance. Don't see it as likely though. Magic still looking for a point guard.
@OMagicDaily on a 1yr deal to try n prove his worth,im cool with it..if he performs we can keep him 4 cheap or he becomes asset at deadline
Can he play? Has his injuries defined him and does he have the desire to do what it takes to come back from a severe career ending injuries. Bernard King did. Is Oden willing to take the minimum salary to prove himself and return to the NBA. Teams are not going to invest on a situation that does not have any return on the initial investment. What does he offer, accept yesterdays memories and past history of greatness.
