My thoughts on Oden being a bust or not have to do with Walton. He, like Oden was constantly injured in his first three seasons. He showed flashes of brilliance on the court as Oden has but just could not stay healthy. It was obvious Walton was a major talent. I think it is obvious Oden is a major talent also, but just has not been healthy. Walton then had his break out and made history. I sense that Greg will follow this path once he gets that injury free season in. Of course I would like him to miss all of the future injuries that Walton suffered. But it is too early to call Oden a bust when you compare him to Walton who is now a HOFer.
Oden can not be compared to real bust like Martin, Olowakandie (sp) or Kwame. Those guys were never dominant like Greg was in HS and his only year of college. Those guys had bust written all over them and it had nothing to do with injuries, they just were not good. Comparing him to Bowie could be fair. Bowie had talent and actually had a great rookie year. Of course his medical file was a major red flag that was over looked. Oden's only red flag in his medical file was a broken wrist. Hardly a precurser to a couple of knee injuries. I am still thinking that Odens career can take off like Waltons did, but hopefully without the future injuries.
