Chris Haynes reports that Greg Oden will be in the Rose Garden tonight!

[3RA1N1AC]

Dude...we went from the highest high emotionally when they won the lotto, to then the depth of sadness...people should be able to be honest about their emotions on the subject without being mocked about it

 

[julius]

I think at this point, the only fans who would expect him to be able to come back and be anything more than a journeyman center are not large in number.

3 microfractures, almost 4+ years off of competitive basketball?

Yeah, those are sure all the earmarks for a strong comeback and "dominate" play.

 

[tlongII]

The odds are against him, but he could still be an excellent center in the league. He would have to stay healthy which admittedly he hasn't been since he was drafted. It's still possible though. I thought we should never of cut him. It was a mistake in my opinion.

 

[crandc]

I think at best he could be a decent 10 minute a game backup center. If that's what he wants and he's willing to work for it, more power to him. If he's finally grown up enough to do the work, great. I agree Portland would not be the best place, it's like trying to share an office with your girlfriend after you went through a bad breakup. I have no fear he'll dominate elsewhere. Just not gonna happen.

 

[BigGameDamian]

If Oden dominates elsewhere, the wound opens wide open and the saga wouldn't be over.

If Oden dominates elsewhere Paul Allen and the city of Portland will just be in shambles. I don't know if Paul could go on.

 

[STOMP]

Dude...we went from the highest high emotionally when they won the lotto, to then the depth of sadness...people should be able to be honest about their emotions on the subject without being mocked about it

if some fans want to put on their petty ass hats and blame the kid who went through those injuries/endless rehabs, I'm going to call them out/mock them for being pathetic douche bags. Sorry. Yeah it sucked for us fans not achieving our vicarious championship dreams, hell, I felt nauseous for hours following his kneecap exploding and then went through the various stages of loss. But it's not like he was initially injured playing some stupid dance dance video game as some have deluded themselves into believing and posting their outrage all over the interwebs. It was clear that he worked hard at coming back... dude just had very bad luck. The few fans who believe it's their right to lash out and blame him for experiencing horrifically bad luck reflect badly on the majority of the great PDX fanbase with some sense of perspective and human decency.

STOMP

 

[3RA1N1AC]

if some fans want to put on their petty ass hats and blame the kid who went through those injuries/endless rehabs, I'm going to call them out/mock them for being pathetic douche bags. Sorry. Yeah it sucked for us fans not achieving our vicarious championship dreams, hell, I felt nauseous for hours following his kneecap exploding and then went through the various stages of loss. But it's not like he was initially injured playing some stupid dance dance video game as some have deluded themselves into believing and posting their outrage all over the interwebs. It was clear that he worked hard at coming back... dude just had very bad luck. The few fans who believe it's their right to lash out and blame him for experiencing horrifically bad luck reflect badly on the majority of the great PDX fanbase with some sense of perspective and human decency.

STOMP

I wish him the best, but if you telling yourself it wouldn't be a kick in the nuts if he came back and did well, you are deluding yourself

 

[BigGameDamian]

Do you guys think Paul Allen went up and greeted him with a smile?