re: Pelicans to bring Mickey and quality offer to Oden meeting

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What's the chance he comes here over Miami if offered the same money?

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I posted this in the other Oden thread. I don't think he wants the bright lights of South Beach. This article is from May 2012, but it describes Oden as a shy introvert that's not just looking for an undeserved payday. That actually lines up with him taking a huge $7 or so million paycut in Portland that he didn't have to take. After reading this I'm leaning more towards this is a serious comeback attempt rather than a cash grab.

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"You're a fun-loving guy with a ton of personality," I said. "So why do you hate it so much when people approach you in public? Why don't you let your personality shine through and smile when you take pictures with fans?"

"Because I don't understand why they are so excited to meet me," Greg responded. "I'm just a person. I guess I didn't really mind it when I was at Ohio State and even right after I was drafted, but it just seems so fake now. Like, why are you bothering me at dinner for a picture when I'm nothing now?"

..."I don't care about what all of these injuries mean for any legacy I might have," he said. "I just want to play basketball. I could've signed with a team after Portland cut me and just sat on the bench and collected paychecks, but that's not my style. That just seems really unethical. Besides, money doesn't matter to me. I've got enough money. All I want is to get 100 percent healthy and get back on the court."

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