Oden could be cleared to practice Thursday

[Carlito]

Felton Wes and batum don't exactly make me not want Jamal Crawford or JJ Redick

 

[julius]

Felton Wes and batum don't exactly make me not want Jamal Crawford or JJ Redick

You mean Jamal, 35% career three point shooter? That's the guy you want? You're saying that Felton, who shoots 33% from three for his career is significantly worse than Jamal, who shoots 35%?

 

[tlongII]

Felton Wes and batum don't exactly make me not want Jamal Crawford or JJ Redick

If we can add one of those guys I say do it.

 

[ironcrotch]

he will sign the QO within the week, and they will sign an extension before the all star game

Can they do that? I thought it was one or the other. If he signs the QO, then he becomes a UFA at the end of the year.

 

[Elton]

Forget the 3 pt shooting, just imagine LA getting his in a big way with the attention that Oden will command.

It would be so nice to have a genuine threat in the middle. Even the shell of a formerly genuine threat would work.

LA is truly mature and hitting his prime now. A functioning Oden will help him vault to elite status.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Can they do that? I thought it was one or the other. If he signs the QO, then he becomes a UFA at the end of the year.

yeah they are free to negotiate an extension at any time i beeleeve

 

[BrianFromWA]

If it's between Roy and JJ Redick, give me JJ Redick. But it's not.

Felton, Wes, Nic can all shoot the 3. Dunno about Nolan yet, but technically he and Babbitt can also.

For that matter, give Amnesty Travis a minimum contract to be the "sit in the corner PF" and be ready to jack it up.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If he really is cleared to practice soon, that's awesome. That is better than the alternative. But there is no way he can be in any type of shape. It will take a couple months to get the rust off.
Better be prepared to be patient. (yeah that will happen)

 

[handiman]

If he really is cleared to practice soon, that's awesome. That is better than the alternative. But there is no way he can be in any type of shape. It will take a couple months to get the rust off.

Have we ever seen Blazers Oden in good shape? Seems to me, he's had some pretty productive stretches for us while chipping away the rust.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

oden at 80% is an all star, lets fucking do this shit

 

[Pinwheel1]

Have we ever seen Blazers Oden in good shape? Seems to me, he's had some pretty productive stretches for us while chipping away the rust.

True but this is the longest span of time that he has gone without playing ball. He will still help, but he is going to look bad at times. I am just saying be prepared and don't freak out about it.
It will take time. Assuming he even stays healthy.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Greg was injured after switching to defend a Rocket guard after burning one of ours (Brooks v. Blake)

Lesson learned.

 

[<-=*PdX*=->]

So, on Thursday they announce that Oden is having his third MF surgery, right? Isnt that how this usually works?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

yes on his third leg

 

[BBert]

yes on his third leg

The real reason he walks with a pronounced limp.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I hope it's true, but it's awfully hard not to think this isn't just some really well laid bait by his agent attempting to drum up some offers from other teams. Forget for a second about where he ends up. The game would go something like this: if somebody makes him a fairly lucrative offer he's either headed somewhere else and making some good guaranteed money or the Blazers match he's still making that same good guaranteed money. Definition of win-win from Oden's camp.

Fuck it, like I said hopefully he's close to being cleared.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

In this video (July 2011) Greg is walking normal.

Quite the contrast to the Ohio State entrance:

[video=youtube;sMnfmHZqNCY]

 

[Mediocre Man]

It's a sad state of affairs to be this excited for this news, but I'll take it. Here is hoping the kid can stay injury free the rest of the way. Hopefully in Portland

 

[PapaG]

I hope it's true, but it's awfully hard not to think this isn't just some really well laid bait by his agent attempting to drum up some offers from other teams. Forget for a second about where he ends up. The game would go something like this: if somebody makes him a fairly lucrative offer he's either headed somewhere else and making some good guaranteed money or the Blazers match he's still making that same good guaranteed money. Definition of win-win from Oden's camp.

Fuck it, like I said hopefully he's close to being cleared.

Pretty much. I'd be surprised if Conley said that Greg was behind schedule, and he may not play this season. This is what agents do, especially in a short FA window. I'd be leaking doctored tapes of Oden jumping over tall buildings to drum up interest for an offer.

 

[KingSpeed]

According to quick on twitter. Also says that odens agent says they have gotten calls but Greg's heart is in Portland.

Take this for what it's worth. I'm rolling my eyes. Very good news if true but I've been fooled too many times by Greg.

When has Greg fooled you?

Ok but who is shooting threes with Roy and Rudy gone?

THANKFULLY, Rudy won't be shooting threes this year. He is horrible. Roy is not gone yet. Wes, Raymond, Nic, and even Gerald can hit the three. Oh and I think Elliott Williams has range. Anyone know about Smith? Babbitt can shoot the three too.

 

[oldmangrouch]

When it comes to this sort of pronouncement, agents don't have a lot of credibility.

 

[mgb]

In this video (July 2011) Greg is walking normal.

Quite the contrast to the Ohio State entrance:

[video=youtube;sMnfmHZqNCY]

what a sharp contrast of Oden walking. Maybe him not being unable to walk full stride is the difference? I hope.