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"As a matter of fact, there was nothing gentle about Oden on Sunday. With a voice that was as loud, forceful and stern..."

Then he'll twist an ankle and out for 8 weeks.

The only voice that should be loud should be on the stat sheet for Oden, so far he is off to a slow start of the season being the number 1 draft pick.

They called me Mr. Glass..

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 07:36 AM ET  11.02 by cruse1

Then he'll twist an ankle and out for 8 weeks.

I was thinking he'd go on the shelf with a 'iritated larynx'

Praises for Oden should probably be reserved until he plays consistently for at least, oh I don't know, half a season?

Hell, he should be a leader...he looks like his teammates grandfather....You gotta respect your elders...

I just hope this is the season he delivers on all the hype. Rooting for Greg just to give us something close to 82 games of solid basketball.

I know I am being optimistic, but like I said I'm rooting for the dude.

This dude is HOMELY!

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  11.02 by jgb

I was thinking he'd go on the shelf with a 'iritated larynx'

You stole my thunder jgb! Thinkin same thing!

Talk is cheap. If Oden wants to be a leader, I would suggest he spend some time working on his offensive game. Develop some moves inside, learn how to pass out of the post, and stop committing stupid fouls so he can stay on the floor.

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  11.02 by Hllywd: Old Schoolin'

Talk is cheap. If Oden wants to be a leader, I would suggest he spend some time working on his offensive game. Develop some moves inside, learn how to pass out of the post, and stop committing stupid fouls so he can stay on the floor.

Hllywd. in all honesty, you are right...We can crack all day on how old Oden looks and how his body is made of fine Bavarian Crystal, but the bottm line is a leader is defined by their actions and not just words...To date, Grandpa Greg has not been on the court long enough to really even be a leadership factor for this team.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:18 AM ET  11.02 by Matrix

Bavarian Crystal

wow- you're a fancy guy.....'bavarian crystal' ???
and all this time I thought you were just a regular oafish clod
like the rest of us......lol

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:18 AM ET  11.02 by Matrix

Hllywd. in all honesty, you are right...We can crack all day on how old Oden looks and how his body is made of fine Bavarian Crystal, but the bottm line is a leader is defined by their actions and not just words...To date, Grandpa Greg has not been on the court long enough to really even be a leadership factor for this team.

Bavarian Crystal is pretty expensive--which is ironic because Oden didn't come cheap.

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  11.02 by Hllywd: Old Schoolin'

Talk is cheap. If Oden wants to be a leader, I would suggest he spend some time working on his offensive game. Develop some moves inside, learn how to pass out of the post, and stop committing stupid fouls so he can stay on the floor.

He's actually got a good offensive game, the players don't seem to be asking him to score, just play defense, block shots and rebound. Roy and Lamarcus can handle the bulk of the scoring load.

He really needs to stay out of foul trouble, he can be a real difference maker for them.

Brother Oden is at least 40 years old right?

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  11.02 by jgb

I was thinking he'd go on the shelf with a 'iritated larynx'

hey men whats with the oden jokes? i thought you are a smart blogger?lol.

talk about putting the carriage before the horse....LOL!!!!! oden average atleast a double double and some blocks for a entire season then open your mouth...and if the blazers need this and not that dismantling by houston to inspire them...they already have issues....

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 10:28 AM ET  11.02 by jgb

wow- you're a fancy guy.....'bavarian crystal' ???and all this time I thought you were just a regular oafish clodlike the rest of us......lol

JGB, Don't hate...spent two weeks in charm school before I flunked out...

QUOTE(#17):

Originally posted 11:30 AM ET  11.02 by SPURSDYNASTY

talk about putting the carriage before the horse....LOL!!!!! oden average atleast a double double and some blocks for a entire season then open your mouth...and if the blazers need this and not that dismantling by houston to inspire them...they already have issues....

i think your old geezers spurs got destroyed by da bulls the other day. no.

If Oden becomes a beast in the paint and becomes a 10 and 10 guy then yes the Blazers are going to be Much better than last season but I think it all depends on this guy so hearing about this transformation to take place frightens me.