Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Greg Ohhhhden, Part 2

Expectations never seem to be fulfilled as often as one would hope.  Greg tore up the preseason with earth shattering dunks and Dikembe-like swats.  The critics were hailing the rookie of the year award a two man race - Greg vs. Kevin.  But then he got injured.  Halt the fantasy about whooping the Lakers in the Western Conference finals.  The sad thing is that this process of wetting my appetite and then being shot in the face continued for 2 more seasons.  Each time he would flash brilliance.  Last season for the handful of games he did play he averaged 10 points, 10 boards, and 2 blocks.  That kind of a stat line will give you a nod as an all-star center in the east, just ask Al Horford.  I am sick of using the excuse, "If only Greg Oden was healthy... ," in every basketball debate.  Now he is training again to get back to playing shape.  This brings into question what the future will hold for him and the Blazers... To Be Continued.

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