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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: January 28, 1988
  2. Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
  3. Position: Center
  4. Height: 7'0"
  5. Weight: 293 lbs
  6. Jersey:
     1. 52
  7. College: The Ohio State University
  8. NBA Draft: 1st overall in 2007

• 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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