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Greg Oden is a professional basketball center currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Prior to the 2007-2008 season, Oden had surgery on his knee, causing him to miss his entire rookie year.
On November 12, 2008, Oden returned to the Portland Trail Blazer lineup after injurying his foot in the 2008-2009 season opener.ESPN.com: Oden says he's ready to play full game for Blazers November 12, 2008)
On October 28, 2008, Oden hurt his foot two and a half minutes into his NBA debut in a game against the defending Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers. He continued to play in the first half, totaling almost 13 minutes, but then sat for the rest of the second half of the game. He has not played in a game since, though he claims to be ready to start soon for the Trail Blazers.ESPN.com: After a long wait, Oden's debut comes to a hobbling halt
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Fast Facts
- Born: January 28, 1988
- Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
- Position: Center
- Height: 7'0"
- Weight: 293 lbs
- Jersey:
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- College: The Ohio State University
- NBA Draft: 1st overall in 2007
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Career So Far
Oden's freshman year at Ohio State began with surgery to his right wrist. As a result, he did not play until December 2, 2006. Due to his injury, Oden learned to play left handed. He was named First Team All-Big Ten and was voted the conference's Defensive Player of the Year. He helped lead the Buckeyes to the NCAA Championship game in 2007.Oden was taken #1 overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. That September, he had surgery on his right knee and missed his entire rookie season. Oden fully recovered in time for the 2008-09 season.
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View All Greg Oden Questions (23) | Ask a QuestionWho do you think is going to win the NBA rookie of the year award this year? (1 Answer)I think that the 1st player selected in the draft, Derek Rose, who is playing great basketball for the Bulls, will win the award. Either him or OJ Mayo. Greg ... read moreComplete the Song: Lyrics That Could Have Been contest - The Breakup Song by Greg Kihn Band (7 Answers)Given the context of the song, I would replace the "Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, aaah"s with "They started playin' our favorite song." I especially like how that sounds with these opening lines: ... read moreGreg Joswiak??? Whos that? (1 Answer)He is Apple's vice president of iPod and iPhone marketing. read more
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Greg Oden News and Articles
- ESPN Video: Mike and Mike: Greg Oden (Time 1:19)
- ESPN.com: Blazers rookie Oden leaves first NBA game with foot sprain (October 29, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Oden working hard at rehab, eager for return to the paint
- The New York Times: Injured Oden Vows to Become Best Benchwarmer (September 27, 2007)
- ESPN.com: Oden likely out for rookie season after knee surgery
- Topix.net: Greg Oden news
- Yahoo! Sports: Greg Oden news and notes
- USA Today: Teen anointed next big man (2004)
- Interview: InsideHoops.com (2005)
- Slate: The Death of College Basketball (2006)
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Greg Oden Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Portland Trail Blazers
- ESPN.com: Season Stats
- Height: 7'0"
- Weight: 280
- Freshman at Ohio State University
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