First selection, greg oden, portland trail blazers. Oden was selected 1st overall in the 2007 nba draft and had all the talent scouts looked for in a big man. On june 28, 2007, greg oden was selected first overall in the 2007 nba draft by the portland trail blazers. Lauren brill of reports that former portland trail blazers center greg oden has a yearold halfbrother named baby joe jones iii who already stands 6foot6 joe jones iii, also. Draft fans obviously have been hearing greg oden s name for years now, and will all be watching him next year at ohio state.
The 2007 nba draft is a prime example of just how much of a crapshoot the predicting of a players future performance can be. He signed with the miami heat in august 20, more than three years after last appearing in an nba game, and played with. Recruiting services consensus index rsci data is provided by rankings represent the players final standing within his high school class in a given year. Portland chose oden over texas product kevin durant, who has been very successful for the thunder and warriors up to this point in his career.
Yes, it might be remembered in boston as the ray allen trade night, or in new york as the zach randolph trade night. Greg oden hasnt played in a professional basketball game in two years, and turned 30 years old on jan. In a recent interview with the indianapolis stars dana hunsinger benbow, oden, who was. He would wake up and go straight for a bottle to get through the next day. Jul 1, 2007 greg oden signed a multiyear contract with the portland trail blazers. Road to the 2007 nba draft the towering giant might fool some with his softspoken and humble demeanor off the court, but to those who watched him lead the ohio state buckeyes to the ncaa championship game saw an intense and intimidating force to be reckoned with in the paint. Greg oden arrested, accused of punching exgirlfriend. Top 5 worst draft mistakes in portland trail blazers history. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Former number one nba draft pick greg oden arrested for.
He attended ohio state university, was drafted 1st overall in the 2007 nba draft. The big3 announced today that oden has joined the leagues draft pool for the coming season twitter link. Former first overall pick greg oden is hoping to return to the court this summer not in the nba, but in ice cubes 3on3 league. College basketball analyst dick vitale has some thoughts on nba draft night. And oden hasnt disappointed hes having a heck of a freshman season.
Picks may also be made from any other internet connected device like an iphone, ipad, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Pro basketballwith lofty expectations, portland selects oden. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Greg oden grateful for second chance to play in china. The original timetable for williamsons injury was six to eight weeks. Traded to seattle as part of the celtics draftnight deal for ray allen, jeff green. Greg oden career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa.
In march 2012, he was waived from the trail blazers after a long history of injuries. For the introverted basketball player, it may have been the best. Revisiting 2007, where the unspeakable choice was born new, 4 comments we revisit the 2007 nba draft, where the team that took greg oden over kevin durant is mourned. In this draft, national basketball association nba teams took turns selecting amateur u. Jul 11, 2006 highlights of the incoming freshman phenom at the ohio state university. Ten years after portland selected greg oden over kevin durant, teams are.
On june 28, 2007, greg oden was selected first overall in the 2007 nba draft by the. Redrafting the 2007 nba draft class bleacher report. After oden was drafted first overall by the trail blazers in 2007, one pick ahead of kevin durant, the team outfitted him with a special orthotic insert to even his legs. Greg oden helping ohio state bigs prepare for purdues isaac. Teams covet a new breed of big man in the draft the new. Specializing in drafts with top players on the nba horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. Former top draft choice and nba free agent greg oden was arrested thursday for allegedly punching his exgirlfriend at his mothers house, the indianapolis star reports the incident happened. Greg oden vs anthony davis vs zion williamson vs ben simmons. Greg oden will get a chance to return to the basketball court next summer after agreeing to join the big3 draft pool, the league announced monday the 2007 no.
Greg oden is trying to make a comeback off the court land. He looks like hes starting to settle down on offense and is more confident. Feb 12, 2018 greg oden will get a chance to return to the basketball court next summer after agreeing to join the big3 draft pool, the league announced monday the 2007 no. Careless blazers goofing around with basketball shatter greg. Upon hearing the news yesterday that greg oden would undergo another microfracture surgery and miss the remainder of this season, i couldnt help but feel sorry for the guy who on draft night in. Highlights of the incoming freshman phenom at the ohio state university. Basically, ever since we first heard about greg oden, hes been penciled in as the no. Greg oden doesnt have much information to relay to zion williamson regarding draft night. Greg oden had been drinking all day, morning until night, as he did every day. Greg oden player profile, miami heat, news, rumors, nba stats. Nov 17, 2016 less than 10 years after he was picked no. Apr, 2018 the teams in the big3 apparently werent enamored with the idea of a new big man patrolling the lane. Hes made good decisions with the ball in the post and not turned it over, even while being double teamed. Whenever he does decide to turn pro he will be the number 1 or 2 pick.
As expected, the portland trail blazers took greg oden and the seattle supersonics took kevin durant with the first two picks of the n. Greg oden was selected tops overall in the 2007 nba draft because he was supposed to be. This page includes a full draft board as well as a consensus mock draft. Oden spent one season in columbus, leading the buckeyes to the national title game in 2007, before leaving early for the draft. So when the draft gets underway on thursday night, expect the. Visit the rsci website for historical rankings at various stages of the recruiting process fall, presummer, etc. His career didnt end up the way many thought it would, but oden is still making an. Greg oden descended into alcoholism, only to fight his way. Or that portland was near the bottom of the nba in rebounding and blocked shots during oden s playing time. Nov 14, 2016 greg oden was selected tops overall in the 2007 nba draft because he was supposed to be. He has recovered well and made his nba debut on opening night 2008. Jun 28, 2007 the portland trail blazers selected greg oden in round 1 with pick 1 in the 2007 nba draft. Nba draft stock watch elite eight, saturday games 32407.
Redrafting the kevin durantgreg oden nba draft 10 years. Rating greg oden, darko milicic among nbas biggest draft. Greg oden doesnt get selected in big3 basketball league draft. Greg oden archives page 4 of 34 probasketballtalk nbc. He will be a what if story instead of a wasted talent. The 3on3 league says monday that oden will be part of this years draft pool and take part. His teammates are actually looking for him now too and getting him easy buckets. I hope your career flourishes and thanks for the memories at ohio state.
Kelly dwyer is an editor for ball dont lie on yahoo sports. Nov 14, 2016 greg oden has advice for future nba stars greg oden was an allworld talent whose career was cut down by injury. Greg oden declares that his career as a professional. Greg oden has advice for future nba stars greg oden was an allworld talent whose career was cut down by injury. Or that portland was near the bottom of the nba in rebounding and blocked shots during odens playing time. The 2007 nba draft was held on june 28, 2007 at the wamu theatre at madison square garden in new york city, new york.
Nba player greg oden was arrested in lawrence, ind. Greg failed to reach his potential because of something out of his control. Kevin durant calls greg odens selfdiagnosed bust status. Gregory wayne oden born january 22, 1988 is an american former professional basketball player. But in the long run, itll be the night of greg oden and kevin durant, who forever will be linked as the faces of draft night 2007. Redrafting the 2007 nba draft class bleacher report latest. His strengths, weaknesses, character and more are explored in this article. One of greg odens former assistant coaches once said that the sevenfoot center should have been born a 5foot11 bookworm. Shot location data available for the 200001 through 201920 seasons. With lofty expectations, portland selects oden the new york times. He never replicated that success in his subsequent eight pro seasons, which.
Largely relegated to the sidelines in his career, he now sits in a coachs seat and. In addition to oden and durant, the 2007 draft featured three more starsodens ohio state teammate mike conley and florida teammates joakim noah and al horfordalong with plenty of good role. Greg oden wishes he wouldve listened to his body, gives. Aug 07, 2014 nba player greg oden was arrested in lawrence, ind. The 2007 nba draft, on june 28th, will feature greg oden, kevin durant, and other prospects. On the night after the draft, the seattle supersonics traded seventime allstar ray allen along with the draft. Oden caught the injury bug early on in his career unfortunately and couldnt sustain a consistently healthy career. Think how many players careers were destroyed by cocaine back in the 80s.
Or that portland was 8 in oden s second season before he blew out his patella and went 3724 without him. Altura 2, m 7 ft 0 in peso 125 kg 275 lb informacoes no clube numero 52, 20 posicao pivo. Durant eclipses oden on draftexpress mock draft 2307 offensively, while he showed some great flashes, there are still too many long stretches in which he is almost completely silent, not calling for the ball despite his obvious natural advantages over the weak frontcourts the big ten has to offer, and struggling to create offense for himself on a consistent basis when he does get the ball. But last night, when a smiling greg oden strode with purpose to shake the hand of n. Im one of the biggest busts in nba history and i know that itll only get. He is the sure fire number one pick of the 2007 draft right now, and would really have to disappoint at ohio state in order not to be picked that high. Greg oden to take part in big3 draft combine ahead of 2018. Zhenjiang, china on a frigid january night in zhenjiang, a city with a population of 1. The 2007 nba draft is most commonly known as the odendurant draft. The teams in the big3 apparently werent enamored with the idea of a new big man patrolling the lane.
The stat doesnt take into account that greg oden was splitting time at center with joel przybilla in his rookie season. Members of your fantasy football league make picks from your device, then pass it on to the next person. Revisiting 2007, where the unspeakable choice was born new, 4 comments we revisit the 2007 nba draft, where the team that took greg oden over kevin durant is. I show you how to add historic draft class players, like greg oden, jay williams, reggie lewis, and more, to your custom rosters.
Recruiting services consensus index rsci rankings 2006. Greg oden on scal and pals the former blazer says he wishes all the best for zion after meeting him last summer. Greg oden is a 70, 240pound center bk from indianapolis, in. The 2007 nba draft was held on june 28, 2007 at the wamu theatre at madison square. Greg oden was cut today by the jiangsu dragons, his chinese basketball association cba team. Or that portland was 8 in odens second season before he blew out his patella and went 3724 without him. He would take his final sip and fall into a dark oblivion every night. Oden was selected seventh overall in the 2019 big3 draft on wednesday night by the aliens, putting him back in the professional ranks.
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