Greg Oden: "I'm on schedule to heal."

[Sug]

Here is the latest straight from the horse's mouth, and I only say that because of the size of his cock.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/08/greg_oden_im_on_schedule_to_he.html

“The doctors tell me I’m on time,” he said Saturday while appearing at an Oregon Mentors’ event in Vancouver. “We’re going at a pace that they’ve got for me. Things are looking pretty good.”

Being “on time,” however, does not necessarily mean being ready for the start of training camp in October or the season opener Oct. 26 against Phoenix.

“By saying ‘on time,’ means I’m on schedule to heal,” he said.

That at least sounds promising. Two knee injuries – the first ending his rookie season – have limited Oden to just 82 games since the Blazers drafted him No. 1 overall in 2007.

 

[Nikolokolus]

There's a nice interview with GO over at blazersedge.com

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/8/21/1635320/interview-greg-oden-on-health

 

[julius]

Here is the latest straight from the horse's mouth, and I only say that because of the size of his cock.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/08/greg_oden_im_on_schedule_to_he.html

Shouldn't the title of this thread be "dishonest observations on Oden's health"?

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

There's a nice interview with GO over at blazersedge.com

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/8/21/1635320/interview-greg-oden-on-health

He seems a bit sensitive to what people are saying about him on the internet. Like, on message boards. Like, on particular threads. Like he may rip the lungs out of posters who are negative about him.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

He seems a bit sensitive to what people are saying about him on the internet. Like, on message boards. Like, on particular threads. Like he may rip the lungs out of posters who are negative about him.

I would love to think that he would like to rip somebody's lungs out, but I didn't see anything in the article that gave that impression.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I would love to think that he would like to rip somebody's lungs out, but I didn't see anything in the article that gave that impression.

Well, not really, except that he demanded to know what people were saying about him.

 

[julius]

Well, not really, except that he demanded to know what people were saying about him.

"Demanded"? You must have a weird definition for the word demand.

you really should be in sports talk radio. You can make something trivial into watergate.

 

[BGrantFan]

"Demanded"? You must have a weird definition for the word demand.

you really should be in sports talk radio. You can make something trivial into watergate.

Hey Greg, if you read this, please know that Kevin McHale played the entire 1987 season with a broken foot, and broke it even worse in the first round of the playoffs, then continued to play through the NBA Finals.

In other words, man up and stay on the court.

Did I upset you?

 

[jlprk]

You can make something trivial into watergate.

But they say that WAS trivial. "A 3rd-rate burglary. All the presidents do it."

 

[Kaydow]

Hey Greg, if you read this, please know that Kevin McHale played the entire 1987 season with a broken foot, and broke it even worse in the first round of the playoffs, then continued to play through the NBA Finals.

In other words, man up and stay on the court.

Did I upset you?

I'm so glad you said that. I thought I was the only one who thought Greg should have "Manned Up" and played with a broken kneecap last year.

 

[oldmangrouch]

At the battle of Waterloo, Wellington took a cannonball to the clavicle. He just drank some sherry and walked it off. True story.

OK, not really...but Napolean did fight the battle while suffering a ferocious case of hemorroids. For a guy riding a horse, that has to be about as bad as a broken kneecap!

 

[rocketeer]

i haven't yet read this thread but i saw oldmangrouch was the last person to post. my guess is that oldmangrouch is skeptical of oden's health and assumes that he will miss significant time at the beginning of the season(and probably assumes oden will get injured again and miss more time over the course of the season).

edit: oh shit, i was wrong. oh well. at least omg just tried to make some lame ass joke instead of making a positive comment about the team. then i'd have been totally off.

 

[oldmangrouch]

What's your problem rocketeer? If Yao is healthy, Houston has a good chance to finish ahead of the Blazers. What have you got to be pissy about?

 

[Blazer_Mullet_Man]

I'm on schedule to heal, but there is no schedule. Fishy...

Mullet isn't an expert on knee injuries, but numerous online sources say average full recovery (or return to "vigorous" activity) USUALLY occurs in 4-6 months. 8 months now and we have a swimming and bowling #1 pick. http://www.mdguidelines.com/fracture-patella

Get back to blocking shots and grabbing boards, Greg. Enough of this doctor says on schedule no schedule but on schedule for the non-schedule stuff.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'm on schedule to heal, but there is no schedule. Fishy...

This is actually what I thought of as well.

I am also no expert on knee injuries, but I have been "fortunate" enough to have had a few knee surgeries so I can offer some insight.

I forget if it was or not, but if Greg's patella was also displaced, it would take a lot longer than a few months to heal. My guess....actually it's the guess of my orthopedic surgeon, is that the dr's are worried about taking restrictions off too soon because of these factors.
1. Weight: No need to put extra stress on the knee due to being overweight. My surgeon said he would recomend no more than 270lbs
2. They found some minor tissue issues.
3. By coming back before it is perfect, it will put stress on other areas of his body.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

"Demanded"? You must have a weird definition for the word demand.

you really should be in sports talk radio. You can make something trivial into watergate.

HA! However, I'd love to try talk radio. Wanna be my sidekick?

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Mullet isn't an expert on knee injuries

or hair

(ok, ok, sorry- just had to say it)

 

[ABM]

Greg @ Big Al's....more questions than answers.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/21/more-questions-than-answers/

 

[ABM]

Here's a pretty good Oden interview by Ben Golliver...

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/8/21/1635320/interview-greg-oden-on-health

 

[Blazer_Mullet_Man]

The Mullet WAS an expert on hair! Back in the 80's. Bring back the Mullet.

I'm sure with the knee, there's always variables and like you mentioned - a man of Oden's size and muscle mass, is unique.
Greg is so young, it just seems his body shouldn't be breaking like it is and it should be mending a lot faster....
It's just crazy...his wrist, one knee, then the other, then a foot, then an ankle and tonsils and so on......I'm prepared to face the music that Oden will never fully contribute and his career will be much much shorter than expected.
Bites, because he seems like a good dude. It's just Portland, once again - screwing #1.

 

[julius]

HA! However, I'd love to try talk radio. Wanna be my sidekick?

I'm there dude!

 

[Pinwheel1]

Certainly we would all like to hear a more "positive" quote from Greg and Cho. Their quotes do leave us with an "uneasy" feeling. However "erring on the side of caution" seems like the smarter approach. Lets hope we are all reading too much into it. You can't blame us for thinking the worst. But I think at this point Blazer management has to be over cautious. It just makes more sense. It is a long season.

 

[THE HCP]

He seems a bit sensitive to what people are saying about him on the internet. Like, on message boards. Like, on particular threads. Like he may rip the lungs out of posters who are negative about him.

I told Greg about S2 before, but he kinda blew it off.

 

[ABM]

I told Greg about S2 before, but he kinda blew it off.

He hasn't even posted on his own blog in who knows how long!

http://www.yardbarker.com/users/gregoden

 

[jlprk]

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/8/21/1635320/interview-greg-oden-on-health

Blazersedge: Are you ready to say today that you'll be playing opening night?

"No, I'm on whatever the doctors says. Right now I'm not going to put a timetable on it. I just keep moving in segments. Whenever the doctor says I can move here, then I can move here. If that's opening night, then that's opening night. I can't say that I can give you a timetable because I can't."

Blazersedge: What's the next segment you've got to do?

"You'd have to talk to the doctor about that one. I just know my body feels good. I'm happy. I'm on schedule to heal. Take that however you want to. I'm excited for this year. I will be playing this year. So I'm excited."
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Things I learned:
1) He claims that the doctor keeps the plan secret from him.
2) The doctor, not the trainer, inhibits him from feeling responsible enough for his own progress to show any initiative.
3) When you say something that is a little negative, to reverse that effect, follow it with how excited you are.

 

[STOMP]

there is absolutely no good reason to bring him (or any player) back for some arbitrary deadline other then maybe the NBA finals. Especially given his history, Greg's physical progress shouldn't have a timetable based on fan hopes and expectations... base it on medical opinion of whats best for his longterm success

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[BGrantFan]

Here is the latest straight from the horse's mouth, and I only say that because of the size of his cock.

Awkward intro, but nice to hear from Greggers.

 

[Idog1976]

There's a nice interview with GO over at blazersedge.com

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/8/21/1635320/interview-greg-oden-on-health

Great interview. I'm taking this opportunity to copy and paste an excellent comment below. Someone whom the following comment is directed at criticized Oden on having an aversion to the media. Gee, I wonder why that would be? Here is the excellent response by Upper Left Corner a great poster on that site:

Perhaps you are underestimating what Oden has gone through.....
While I think your comment is thoughtful, I can’t help seeing the limits of the parallel you are trying to draw between Roy and Oden. Brandon’s journey in the NBA has been far different than Greg’s. Each has been shaped, in part, by his experience.

Brandon was adored almost from Day 1. Expectations were far lower and more realistic. Brandon had the good fortune of having the talent and a much more mature game which allowed him to exceed expectations from the moment he laced up his kicks.

OTOH, Greg was not just #1, he was expected to be a generational player. Unlike Brandon who honed his skills for four years, Greg came to the league at 19, he is only now reaching the age and maturity level that Brandon possessed from his first day as a Blazer.

Then on top of the already combustible mix of limited experience and outrageous expectations, we had the cataclysmic injury that cost him what should have been his rookie season. By then, the pattern had been established. The fans clamored for news and the media worked non-stop to feed us ever last scrap. Impatient fans and media types seeking readers and ratings started over analyzing everything Greg said or did. Greg’s work ethic and commitment to the team were repeatedly questioned. The doctors medical decisions were questioned. The team’s management was questioned. The training staff was questioned. KP was second guessed for the pick.

Greg has the natural caution of one who has touched a hot stove and been burned. Roy has the natural ease of someone who has been showered with praise. Greg’s reaction is very normal, although his circumstances are anything but. Blaming him for trying to protect himself seems to me to be a case of “blaming the victim.”

As I suggested in my comment below: cut Greg a little slack. Try imagining what it would be like to go through all he has experienced in the last three years. His caution and defensiveness are a sign that he is bright, thoughtful, and aware of his circumstances. IF he stays healthy, both he and the Blazers are in for a string of very good years.

People have the most perverse emotional attitude towards Oden and I submit its due to their expectations and the fucked up media PR from both the front office and around the league (Simmons etc.).

 

[BGrantFan]

Great interview. I'm taking this opportunity to copy and paste an excellent comment below. Someone whom the following comment is directed at criticized Oden on having an aversion to the media. Gee, I wonder why that would be? Here is the excellent response by Upper Left Corner a great poster on that site:



People have the most perverse emotional attitude towards Oden and I submit its due to their expectations and the fucked up media PR from both the front office and around the league (Simmons etc.).

Oden played a large role in raising the expectations of fans. I don't recall Kevin Durant making similar comments prior to ever playing an NBA game, do you? Blaming the media and the front office follows a pattern for Oden apologists.

 

[Blazer_Mullet_Man]

Exactly. Why would any team desire to see their #1 pick on the floor during the season, or the playoffs for that matter. Makes one question Roy and the entire Blazer staff for having Roy on the court in a meaningless round one playoff series - while hurt.

Fans are perfectly within their right to have expectations of EVERY player. No player, in my opinion, has been more of letdown than Oden, dating back to the 1984 draft. No, it's not all on Oden because the team didn't listen to medical warnings and open the rose colored glasses to actually let workouts determine who was selected - Durant or Oden. I wanted nothing more than for Oden to enter the league and become that dominate center who changes games. I am now dealing with the fact that ALL signs say, if it happens, it will be on the micro level, because they guy is physically broken.
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