Greg Oden wants to play this year.

RaptorsandBuckeye FaN · 08-16-2012, 11:46 PM

and for Miami if they're open to it.

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Greg Oden has decided he doesn't want to sit out the entire 12-13 NBA season as he previously stated in an May interview.

Oden called his agent Mike Conley and that he wants to play.

“(Oden) called me, and he was kind of excited,’’ Conley said Thursday. “I think he’s motivated …. He wants to play. He had said he wanted to take this season off, but he’s backed off from that …. He’s open to playing this season. I think he will play this season.’’

Oden has had five surgeries on his knees since entering the NBA.

“He’s starting to work out,’’ Conley said of Oden, who was recently cleared for workouts, feeling better about his situation. “He’s excited. You can tell he’s getting antsy. At the end of the day, I want him to finish out his NBA career. He’s still pretty young (24).’’

Conley said he has not heard from the Miami Heat at all since Oden was waived. But he said Oden has interest in the Heat if they ever were to be interested.

“Obviously, if the Heat wanted him, who wouldn’t want to play for the Heat?’’ Conley said of the defending champions. “That goes without saying. They have roster spots and a need (at center). But it’s too early to say about where he might play.’’

Conley expects Oden to find a contract.

“He’s going to sign somewhere,’’ Conley said. “He’s going to get healthy and be coming back.’’

bjjs · 08-17-2012, 12:14 AM

24...I would take him in a heartbeat. DO IT MIAMI!!!

jeffb · 08-17-2012, 12:22 AM

The man is finished!! It's amazing how so many would take his guy on their team. Call it a day already Greg

pzabby · 08-17-2012, 12:24 AM

I just have a really bad feeling that miami will get him for cheap, the mle or w/e, and he'll turn out to be their next big star as wade starts digressing quickly due to age.

jeffb · 08-17-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pzabby

I just have a really bad feeling that miami will get him for cheap, the mle or w/e, and he'll turn out to be their next big star as wade starts digressing quickly due to age.

The man has no knees people...

TORaptor4Ever · 08-17-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

The man has no knees people...

Neither does Dajuan Blair and he's been doing pretty well.... you never know.

If he played for cheap I'd pick him up if I were MIA. If he can be even HALF as good as what he was projected to be he'll be worth it.... and the Heat will have someone who can match Howard's size in the event that both teams make the finals.

JDMtors · 08-17-2012, 01:10 AM

^ Wouldnt even be better if the Raptors could pick him up !! JV starts then Oden comes off the bench !!. Plays every other game like Yao Ming did with his injuries still gets injured Lol

edki · 08-17-2012, 01:22 AM

he's done. I don't give him more than 5 regular season games before he injured again

carp · 08-17-2012, 01:37 AM

It's a nice little story.... until his next setback. Seriously, one season's worth of games in five years, five major surgeries on his knees as a seven footer..... it's all hope and excitement now, but I hate the idea that he's getting over-anxious and optimistic that he's now backing off his rational decision to sit out the year to heal and is now intending to play the year. This guy just doesn't learn, you can't rush this shit.

Toby · 08-17-2012, 03:03 AM

He played like crap when he got in there. We never saw Oden the Magnificent, because he got hurt before preseason even got underway his rookie year. I'd be happy if the kid can walk straight, after letting the twisted Blazer witch doctors have their way with him for 5 years.

LKeet6 · 08-17-2012, 04:07 AM

never say never with injuries.

but carp is right, should sit out this season and then see.

jeffb · 08-17-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TORaptor4Ever

Neither does Dajuan Blair and he's been doing pretty well.... you never know.

If he played for cheap I'd pick him up if I were MIA. If he can be even HALF as good as what he was projected to be he'll be worth it.... and the Heat will have someone who can match Howard's size in the event that both teams make the finals.

First of all Blair is apparently on the trade block so how great is that. Secondly he has had a massive amount of knee surgeries like Oden. Djuan Blair won't have a long career either imo.

BballWatcher · 08-17-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TORaptor4Ever

Neither does Dajuan Blair and he's been doing pretty well.... you never know.

If he played for cheap I'd pick him up if I were MIA. If he can be even HALF as good as what he was projected to be he'll be worth it.... and the Heat will have someone who can match Howard's size in the event that both teams make the finals.

Ligaments vs. Cartilage. Apples vs. Oranges. DeJuan Blair has no more ACL's in his legs but his knee cartilage is still there. Oden has had a series of injuries that have negatively affected the cartilage in his knee(s). DeJuan's condition is unique.

bjjs · 08-17-2012, 01:18 PM

Greg Oden pumps brakes on comeback talk, looks forward to becoming a gym teacher | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports Canada

ClutchCity · 08-17-2012, 01:33 PM

^^ lollll

Shadowfax · 08-17-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bjjs

Greg Oden pumps brakes on comeback talk, looks forward to becoming a gym teacher | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports Canada

if becoming a teacher makes him happy...then i say more power to him

jeffb · 08-17-2012, 02:01 PM

Chiggmo · 08-17-2012, 04:17 PM

Funny how you laugh about what the guy wants to do. One of the nicest guys ever in the NBA, I wish him the best no matter what he wants to do.

Griffey4Ever · 08-17-2012, 04:23 PM

Comeback player of the year? No chance.

ClutchCity · 08-17-2012, 04:23 PM

I'm not laughing at Oden. I'm laughing at the hilarious timing of this tread + Oden's comments.

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08-17-2012, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
bjjs a baller Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,660 Representing:	24...I would take him in a heartbeat. DO IT MIAMI!!!

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jeffb is the baby faced assassin Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: YO MAMMA Posts: 81,104 Representing:	The man is finished!! It's amazing how so many would take his guy on their team. Call it a day already Greg

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pzabby and a 1, and a 2, and a 1,2,3,4! Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 7,055 Representing:	I just have a really bad feeling that miami will get him for cheap, the mle or w/e, and he'll turn out to be their next big star as wade starts digressing quickly due to age.

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JDMtors The Professional Scorer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,585 Representing:	^ Wouldnt even be better if the Raptors could pick him up !! JV starts then Oden comes off the bench !!. Plays every other game like Yao Ming did with his injuries still gets injured Lol

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edki is pounding the rock! Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 329 Representing:	he's done. I don't give him more than 5 regular season games before he injured again

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carp . Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 11,510 Representing:	It's a nice little story.... until his next setback. Seriously, one season's worth of games in five years, five major surgeries on his knees as a seven footer..... it's all hope and excitement now, but I hate the idea that he's getting over-anxious and optimistic that he's now backing off his rational decision to sit out the year to heal and is now intending to play the year. This guy just doesn't learn, you can't rush this shit.

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Toby a nacho hound Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South of Portland, home of the Blazers Posts: 6,064 Representing:	He played like crap when he got in there. We never saw Oden the Magnificent, because he got hurt before preseason even got underway his rookie year. I'd be happy if the kid can walk straight, after letting the twisted Blazer witch doctors have their way with him for 5 years.

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LKeet6 Likes raw prospects with a great work ethic... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 2,203 Representing:	never say never with injuries. but carp is right, should sit out this season and then see.

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ClutchCity up there ][__ . //-\\ . Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 3,037 Representing:	^^ lollll

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Chiggmo rootin for the eagles, boise state, the leafs, raps, and jays Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Halifax Posts: 5,683 Representing:	Funny how you laugh about what the guy wants to do. One of the nicest guys ever in the NBA, I wish him the best no matter what he wants to do.

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Griffey4Ever is pounding the rock! Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6 Representing:	Comeback player of the year? No chance.

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ClutchCity up there ][__ . //-\\ . Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 3,037 Representing:	I'm not laughing at Oden. I'm laughing at the hilarious timing of this tread + Oden's comments.