Where will Oden Land?

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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 3:59am #51393

DondiJohn
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Any updates? I heard Spurs, Heat, Pelicans among teams interested.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:02am #823698

CavFanPR
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Probably the cheat
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:02am #823700

CavFanPR
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Probably the cheat
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:02am #823796

CavFanPR
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Probably the cheat
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:02am #823798

CavFanPR
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Probably the cheat
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:22am #823810

Lotto Stud
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I would love to see him in NOLA
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:22am #823712

Lotto Stud
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I would love to see him in NOLA
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:45am #823812

BasketballJunkie224
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i would love to see him on the heat, thats where he belongs with all the fuc kin stars
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:45am #823714

BasketballJunkie224
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i would love to see him on the heat, thats where he belongs with all the fuc kin stars
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:47am #823818

Rafter
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RealGM reports that the Pelicans are going to meet Oden next week:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/229025/Pelicans-To-Meet-With-Oden-Next-Week
The Heat have resumed talks with Oden, Greg’s agent confirmed that the Miller departure has made the Heat a very desirable destination. His agent says however that Oden is weeks away from making a decision but from what I’ve gathered, the Pelicans, Heat, Spurs and Kings are all in the mix.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:47am #823720

Rafter
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RealGM reports that the Pelicans are going to meet Oden next week:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/229025/Pelicans-To-Meet-With-Oden-Next-Week
The Heat have resumed talks with Oden, Greg’s agent confirmed that the Miller departure has made the Heat a very desirable destination. His agent says however that Oden is weeks away from making a decision but from what I’ve gathered, the Pelicans, Heat, Spurs and Kings are all in the mix.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:49am #823822

TomShoe
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To be honest, I’d prefer to have Oden come to San Antonio. He’s not a great fit for the HEAT because Spo and company are frequent users of small-ball, whereas the Spurs still believe in the big man (as evidenced by paying Splitter. Big men aren’t easy to find but still).
Oden would have a defined role in the Spurs’ system, and would be playing at a slower pace, which would save his knees. Besides, no one is better at resurrecting careers than Pop.
But I’m sure the Heat will get him because that would be the most Heat thing ever.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:49am #823724

TomShoe
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To be honest, I’d prefer to have Oden come to San Antonio. He’s not a great fit for the HEAT because Spo and company are frequent users of small-ball, whereas the Spurs still believe in the big man (as evidenced by paying Splitter. Big men aren’t easy to find but still).
Oden would have a defined role in the Spurs’ system, and would be playing at a slower pace, which would save his knees. Besides, no one is better at resurrecting careers than Pop.
But I’m sure the Heat will get him because that would be the most Heat thing ever.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 5:24am #823841
  
  BrentSuriaga01
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  It also allows Duncan to play his natural position at pf
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 5:24am #823742
  
  BrentSuriaga01
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  It also allows Duncan to play his natural position at pf
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 5:35am #823848
    
    jjbutler73
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    Duncan does play PF. Splitter is their center.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 5:35am #823750
    
    jjbutler73
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    Duncan does play PF. Splitter is their center.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:57am #823824

Toronto16
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I would just love to see him play more than 60 games anywhere.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:57am #823726

Toronto16
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I would just love to see him play more than 60 games anywhere.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 5:51am #823858

IndianaBasketball
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I think the culture in San Antonio fits Greg Oden, plus Tim Duncan and David Robinson are who he always looked up to.
I also like the Pelicans. He’s good friends with Eric Gordon, plus he really respects Monty Williams. Williams was in Portland when Oden was drafted there. Another positive is that Oden is the same age as their core players.
I don’t really see any ties with the Heat, but he’d have the chance to play in South Beach with the best player in the world and the defending champions. Plus they can now offer him more money.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 5:51am #823760

IndianaBasketball
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I think the culture in San Antonio fits Greg Oden, plus Tim Duncan and David Robinson are who he always looked up to.
I also like the Pelicans. He’s good friends with Eric Gordon, plus he really respects Monty Williams. Williams was in Portland when Oden was drafted there. Another positive is that Oden is the same age as their core players.
I don’t really see any ties with the Heat, but he’d have the chance to play in South Beach with the best player in the world and the defending champions. Plus they can now offer him more money.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 6:00am #823863

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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 7:04am #823811
  
  XYRYX
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  Hahahahahaha!
  That’s a great one but somehow his hairline has has the upper hand to juniors…
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 7:04am #823909
  
  XYRYX
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  Hahahahahaha!
  That’s a great one but somehow his hairline has has the upper hand to juniors…
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 6:31am #823879

Wavy Bagels
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I would hate for him to go to a team where the expectations would be too overwhelming for him (Miami, San Antonio). NOLA sounds like the right move for him. Plus, his game would compliment Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson’s. Their ability to shoot the ball would allow Oden some space to operate in the post without clogging it.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 6:31am #823780

Wavy Bagels
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I would hate for him to go to a team where the expectations would be too overwhelming for him (Miami, San Antonio). NOLA sounds like the right move for him. Plus, his game would compliment Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson’s. Their ability to shoot the ball would allow Oden some space to operate in the post without clogging it.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 1:26pm #823944
  
  anthony_DavIS23
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  I am the complete opposite to you. In Miami or San Antonio he can come off the bench and play limited minutes with lesser chance of getting injured, whereas in New Orleans (as much as I would love him here) the expectations would be to start and play 25- 35 MPG.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 1:32pm #823948
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    Part of NO’s pitch is that he can slowly get back into his groove in a no pressure/little spotlight situation
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 1:32pm #824048
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    Part of NO’s pitch is that he can slowly get back into his groove in a no pressure/little spotlight situation
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 1:26pm #824044
  
  anthony_DavIS23
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  I am the complete opposite to you. In Miami or San Antonio he can come off the bench and play limited minutes with lesser chance of getting injured, whereas in New Orleans (as much as I would love him here) the expectations would be to start and play 25- 35 MPG.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 6:46am #823895

Cynthia
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I wish we could get him in OKC. It’s kind of a win/win situation and low risk, plus due to his injury-plagued career he could be snagged fairly cheap.
If he ever gets healthy and back to form he could be the Center we so desperately need in OKC, and if he doesn’t then he’s still an upgrade over Thabeet/Orton/Adams.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 6:46am #823797

Cynthia
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I wish we could get him in OKC. It’s kind of a win/win situation and low risk, plus due to his injury-plagued career he could be snagged fairly cheap.
If he ever gets healthy and back to form he could be the Center we so desperately need in OKC, and if he doesn’t then he’s still an upgrade over Thabeet/Orton/Adams.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 7:02am #823905
  
  XYRYX
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  This would be awesome if they get him!
  What do you guys know what Oden did athletically the last couple of years? Is it recorded how resilient his body really is right today? I haven’t heard about what he really did the last two or three years.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 7:02am #823807
  
  XYRYX
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  This would be awesome if they get him!
  What do you guys know what Oden did athletically the last couple of years? Is it recorded how resilient his body really is right today? I haven’t heard about what he really did the last two or three years.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:19am #823866
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    Since the last microfracture surgery on his left knee, which was done Feb 2012, Oden has basically just been rehabbing and going to school.
    I used to catch him working out/rehabbing at St. Vincents Sports Medicine here in Indianapolis, but I haven’t seen him in awhile. The last time I seen him was back during the winter. It’s always sad to see him because his build is so perfect. He’s a beast. He’s got it all, except the knees.
    I hope he can make a successful comeback, but I’m not optimistic. Micro and an artho on his right knee. A chipped kneecap and surgery to repair a broken patella on his left knee. Two micro’s on his left knee. He’s only 25, but it just doesn’t look good.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:19am #823966
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    Since the last microfracture surgery on his left knee, which was done Feb 2012, Oden has basically just been rehabbing and going to school.
    I used to catch him working out/rehabbing at St. Vincents Sports Medicine here in Indianapolis, but I haven’t seen him in awhile. The last time I seen him was back during the winter. It’s always sad to see him because his build is so perfect. He’s a beast. He’s got it all, except the knees.
    I hope he can make a successful comeback, but I’m not optimistic. Micro and an artho on his right knee. A chipped kneecap and surgery to repair a broken patella on his left knee. Two micro’s on his left knee. He’s only 25, but it just doesn’t look good.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 8:21am #823831

aarondsonixfan
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If only there were some way for OKC to get him…
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 8:21am #823929

aarondsonixfan
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If only there were some way for OKC to get him…
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:01am #823862

Siggy
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I think a lower pressure situation with little media scrutiny would be ideal for Oden to slowly work his way back into the league. NO fits the bill.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:01am #823962

Siggy
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I think a lower pressure situation with little media scrutiny would be ideal for Oden to slowly work his way back into the league. NO fits the bill.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:23am #823868

NickWayne87
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He’s going to Miami and you all know it….i’ve been hearing it for a whole year now and what’s this talk he doesn’t fit he’s exactly what they need. Now that they can offer him some more coin why WOULDN’T he go there?
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:45am #823876
  
  Siggy
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  They can’t offer him “more coin.” They can only offer him the same amount that they could have offered before Miller was amnestied, which is the MMLE.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 12:58pm #823934
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    Are the Heat more likely to offer Oden a little more of the MMLE, now that they’re saving money by waiving Miller?
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    - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 1:39pm #823950
      
      Siggy
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      Whether they amnestied Miller or not, their offer would’ve been capped at the MMLE.
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    - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 1:39pm #824050
      
      Siggy
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      Whether they amnestied Miller or not, their offer would’ve been capped at the MMLE.
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  - Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 12:58pm #824034
    
    IndianaBasketball
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    Are the Heat more likely to offer Oden a little more of the MMLE, now that they’re saving money by waiving Miller?
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:45am #823976
  
  Siggy
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  They can’t offer him “more coin.” They can only offer him the same amount that they could have offered before Miller was amnestied, which is the MMLE.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 9:23am #823967

NickWayne87
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He’s going to Miami and you all know it….i’ve been hearing it for a whole year now and what’s this talk he doesn’t fit he’s exactly what they need. Now that they can offer him some more coin why WOULDN’T he go there?
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 11:37am #823910

rope
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Miami seems like the spot for a couple reasons. Even if he is able to come back, his run in the NBA will probably be a fairly short one. The Heat will almost certainly be a contender for the next couple years. Nothing would help more to wipe away the “bust” label more than contributing to a title run. Also, they way Miami plays, they could feature him in favorable match ups and minimize his role in other games, naturally limiting his minutes. They do this up and down their roster in the regular season and they did it in the playoffs. That might be the best plan for getting back into a rotation.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 12:26pm #823926
  
  Siggy
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  That’s a pretty bleak outlook for a player trying to make a comeback. “I won’t be playing for long, so I might as well…”
  If that’s the case and he doesn’t see himself playing for long he might as well try to get as much guaranteed money as possible, which wouldn’t be with Miami. Even if he was the #1 overall pick he still didn’t get to his second contract.
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- Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 12:26pm #824026
  
  Siggy
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  That’s a pretty bleak outlook for a player trying to make a comeback. “I won’t be playing for long, so I might as well…”
  If that’s the case and he doesn’t see himself playing for long he might as well try to get as much guaranteed money as possible, which wouldn’t be with Miami. Even if he was the #1 overall pick he still didn’t get to his second contract.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 11:37am #824010

rope
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Miami seems like the spot for a couple reasons. Even if he is able to come back, his run in the NBA will probably be a fairly short one. The Heat will almost certainly be a contender for the next couple years. Nothing would help more to wipe away the “bust” label more than contributing to a title run. Also, they way Miami plays, they could feature him in favorable match ups and minimize his role in other games, naturally limiting his minutes. They do this up and down their roster in the regular season and they did it in the playoffs. That might be the best plan for getting back into a rotation.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:30pm #824090

Hitster
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The Pelicans do have an opening at C having moved Robin Lopez, they have signed Greg Stiemsma and got the draft rights to Jeff Withey so unless they plan to move Anthony Davis over to C then the 5 position on their roster is up for grabs. Greg would need to be eased back into the NBA and until he steps foot on court and starts playing, we don’t know how well his knees will hold up.
There may be some sort of plan in place whereby he would not exceed a set number of minutes per game and it could be that if his knees do react to him playing again he may not be able to play all back to back games. But finding the right forumula to keep Oden sound could be trial and error at first But I would rather him be sound for 60 odd games than try to play every game and break down again.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 4:30pm #823989

Hitster
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The Pelicans do have an opening at C having moved Robin Lopez, they have signed Greg Stiemsma and got the draft rights to Jeff Withey so unless they plan to move Anthony Davis over to C then the 5 position on their roster is up for grabs. Greg would need to be eased back into the NBA and until he steps foot on court and starts playing, we don’t know how well his knees will hold up.
There may be some sort of plan in place whereby he would not exceed a set number of minutes per game and it could be that if his knees do react to him playing again he may not be able to play all back to back games. But finding the right forumula to keep Oden sound could be trial and error at first But I would rather him be sound for 60 odd games than try to play every game and break down again.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 8:41pm #824146

Mopgrass
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A cautious as all we fans are about Oden’s knees, it seams like most fans would like their team to take on the risk… especially at $3mil or so.
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Posted on: Sat, 07/20/2013 - 8:41pm #824045

Mopgrass
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A cautious as all we fans are about Oden’s knees, it seams like most fans would like their team to take on the risk… especially at $3mil or so.
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Posted on: Sun, 07/21/2013 - 1:11am #824071

TheTruth86
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I like the Spurs idea, with the lower tempo thing, but as a Celtic I secretly hope that Daany Ainge wll land him in Boston.
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Posted on: Sun, 07/21/2013 - 1:11am #824172

TheTruth86
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I like the Spurs idea, with the lower tempo thing, but as a Celtic I secretly hope that Daany Ainge wll land him in Boston.
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