Oden running again

[SlyPokerDog]

His FB status: "In LA right now working out. I ran the other day for the first time in awhile. Felt good!"

 

[RoyToy]

Better be running fatty

 

[Nikolokolus]

"I ran the other day for the first time in awhile"

Ummm ... Doesn't that seem a little ... uh ... shocking to people? What has it been, something like a full year right?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

November 17th, so nearly an entire year.

Who know how many self-inflicted setbacks he had this time around.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

"I ran the other day for the first time in awhile"

Ummm ... Doesn't that seem a little ... uh ... shocking to people? What has it been, something like a full year right?

Most shocking would have been when he said LA he meant LaMarcus Aldridge.

 

[HailBlazers]

Doesn't that seem a little ... uh ... shocking to people?

Considering this is what his 3rd/4th injury? I'm not shocked at all he's taking it extremely slow, add in the F%$&#@% Lockout and there's no reason to rush anything. Plus, running is the hardest thing for your knees so no point in doing it up till now.

Furthermore, being a contract year for Greg he's gonna wanna be 100% healed when he does return.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Considering this is what his 3rd/4th injury? I'm not shocked at all he's taking it extremely slow, add in the F%$&#@% Lockout and there's no reason to rush anything. Plus, running is the hardest thing for your knees so no point in doing it up till now.

Furthermore, being a contract year for Greg he's gonna wanna be 100% healed when he does return.

The best way to avoid injury is to make sure the muscles that support the knee are fully strengthened and I'd argue that jumping and landing are the hardest thing on somebody's knees (but that's neither here nor there).

As for this being a contract year, not playing at all might be the only shot he's got at getting a contract. Here's the logic: 1) If he plays and gets hurt again he's done, and 2) if he doesn't play at all he can't get injured and there will still be enough of a question mark that somebody might actually make him an offer.

I shouldn't be surprised *sigh* it's just par for the course with this guy.

Oh well, better luck next time (... we draft in the top 3).

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Oh well, better luck next time (... we draft in the top 3).

Which kinda sucks because there just aren't any center prospects out there. Andre Drummond is the best big out there but he's more of a PF than a C, so they say.

To get our center we'll likely have to trade for him.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Which kinda sucks because there just aren't any center prospects out there. Andre Drummond is the best big out there but he's more of a PF than a C, so they say.

To get our center we'll likely have to trade for him.

Oh I wasn't thinking near term, I was writing more about when it's our turn to pick that high again, which seems to come about once every 20 years or so ... so only 15 more to go!

 

[HailBlazers]

The best way to avoid injury is to make sure the muscles that support the knee are fully strengthened and I'd argue that jumping and landing are the hardest thing on somebody's knees

When your 7' 285 every stride is like a run and jump... If I had to ventured a guess I'd say Greg has been working hard to strengthen his knee's this summer. Guy is out to prove everyone wrong, and I'm betting he does. Call me a risk taker, but I like to win big, and G.O. is our greatest source to do so. I'm Not giving up on him like everyone else.

 

[Nikolokolus]

When your 7' 285 every stride is like a run and jump... If I had to ventured a guess I'd say Greg has been working hard to strengthen his knee's this summer. Guy is out to prove everyone wrong, and I'm betting he does. Call me a risk taker, but I like to win big, and G.O. is our greatest source to do so.

What exactly is the risk that you're undertaking here?

 

[HailBlazers]

Hypothetically Betting on Oden, against the line. Unless you want to propose one?

 

[blue32]

I ran 8 miles this last monday; first time since surgery on my ACL/Meniscus and some MF surgery, Feb 9th. I still am not 100% back to normal, close though. Point being, this sounds normal to me, specially considering his previous injuries..

 

[Nikolokolus]

Hypothetically Betting on Oden, against the line. Unless you want to propose one?

I'm game but I don't even know what your wager is.

 

[DeanMoriarty]

You know, if he does get injured again...I would clap for him, tell him thanks, and let him enjoy his retirement.

I don't think we can expect anything else at this point.

That being said, if healthy, he's still got another 10-13 more years of high level basketball ahead of him. I wish him the best.

 

[julius]

Is he running to his next team?

 

[RoyToy]

Let's not let reason get in the way of a good bash thread

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

NIce to know he's really back on his feet again. I agree with Walton that he needs to lose weight and take some stress off his knees. If the lockout continues for the season, it may be a blessing in disguise for him and us. He has the time to really heal, plays well, signs a new contract and away we go.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Let's not let reason get in the way of a good bash thread

Ok so he's right on schedule (good for him) but jumping jesus on a pogo stick that seems like a helluva long time to recover from MF surgery.

 

[THE HCP]

I got up from the couch today and walked all the way to the bathroom!

 

[RoyToy]

It's longer than it was for his last MF surgery

That said, he's suffered 2 knee injuries since then so taking it easy is probably the #1 priority right now.

He's also working with different trainers/doctors I would assume.

 

[barfo]

I got up from the couch today and walked all the way to the bathroom!

While you were in there, maybe you should have jiggled Oden.

barfo

 

[Mediocre Man]

Championship.....Bitches

 

[RoyToy]

Funny how Greg recovers better from MF than he does from a broken knee. Don't think he ever started running again after he fractured his patella, and the recovery time for that was only supposed to be like 4 months.

 

[The Sebastian Express]

I would point out that the Doctor that did his surgery said it'd take over a year for him to recover 100% and we havent reached a year yet. Greg has been doing water running and biking for quite a long time now, IIRC.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I would point out that the Doctor that did his surgery said it'd take over a year for him to recover 100% and we havent reached a year yet. Greg has been doing water running and biking for quite a long time now, IIRC.

A year to recover ... that's not the same as a year to resume any kind of running. Right? As for your claim that he's been doing pool running and bike riding I don't recall much of anything said about him from any news source in the past year (which isn't proof that hasn't been doing both). Where did you read/hear this?

 

[HailBlazers]

Funny how Greg recovers better from MF than he does from a broken knee. Don't think he ever started running again after he fractured his patella, and the recovery time for that was only supposed to be like 4 months.

Guess the MF is all its cracked up to be.

I'm game but I don't even know what your wager is.

I bet you season tickets, this:

Championship.....Bitches

 

[The Sebastian Express]

A year to recover ... that's not the same as a year to resume any kind of running. Right? As for your claim that he's been doing pool running and bike riding I don't recall much of anything said about him from any news source in the past year (which isn't proof that hasn't been doing both). Where did you read/hear this?

IIRC there was some news about it when we were still in season, specifically the biking and water running. I believe the Mikes talked about it, as well as Granted I could be getting these mixed up with the previous three years worth of injuries, because that is entirely possible.

I think running is one of the last things you're allowed to do in MF. I don't believe Greg was even allowed to do a lot of squatting/leg work in his first MF, which is why he was so top-heavy compared to his legs.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I bet you season tickets, this:

So let me get this straight? I'll buy you season tickets on the condition that Oden leads or otherwise helps this team win a championship this year? and if those conditions are not met you buy me season tickets? You are so fucking on!!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

So let me get this straight? I'll buy you season tickets on the condition that Oden leads or otherwise helps this team win a championship this year? and if those conditions are not met you buy me season tickets? You are so fucking on!!

he didnt say this year, you tried to sneak that in there, you sneaky sneaker