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Greg Oden, "I'm one of the biggest bust ever"
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:13 pm
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Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden spoke with Mark Titus of Grantland:
I asked him straight-up: “If this is the final chapter of the Greg Oden story — if you’re destined to be a benchwarmer for the rest of your career — are you OK with that? Will you be satisfied with your legacy?”“I’m over all of that,” Greg told me. “I know I’m one of the biggest busts in NBA history and I know that it’ll only get worse as Kevin Durant continues doing big things … It’s frustrating that my body can’t do what my mind wants it to do sometimes. But worrying or complaining about it isn’t going to fix anything … I wish the circumstances would let me play more, but I certainly don’t regret coming back, and I don’t regret signing with the Heat.”
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This post was edited on 5/9/14 at 1:13 pm
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Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:14 pm to tduecen
He's not the biggest bust ever. Injuries are a mitigating factor. Damn, I really hate it for him. Him and Brandon Roy.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:15 pm to tduecen
self awareness is never a bad thing
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:16 pm to tduecen
Feel bad for Oden man.
Think they need to classify busts in 2 categories:
Bust because you suck
&
Bust because your body sucks
Think they need to classify busts in 2 categories:
Bust because you suck
&
Bust because your body sucks
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:18 pm to burdman
I'd love to see Oden have one monster game out of nowhere in this year's playoffs
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:19 pm to burdman
I've met Oden and i have to say he truely is a genuine guy. I feel bad for him. Its not that he didnt have the talent. His body just betrayed him. I dont put him in the "bust" category. Injuries are always an unknown and they can strike anyone at anytime.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:20 pm to NawlinsTiger9
That'd be nice. I'd settle for an impactful few minute stretch.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:21 pm to tduecen
War really looking forward to see Oden in action in the playoffs before the season started. 
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:21 pm to burdman
quote:
Feel bad for Oden man.
Think they need to classify busts in 2 categories:
Bust because you suck
&
Bust because your body sucks
+1
Oden was on his way to being a stud before the injuries started piling up
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:21 pm to tduecen
quote:
“I know I’m one of the biggest busts in NBA history and I know that it’ll only get worse as Kevin Durant continues doing big things
It's actually sad to hear him say that. I have a lot of respect for Oden
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:23 pm to NawlinsTiger9
quote:
I'd love to see Oden have one monster game out of nowhere in this year's playoffs
and I would like to see that happen against the Spurs and Tim Duncan. Gawd, oh how I hate the damn Spurs
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:26 pm to burdman
quote:
Feel bad for Oden man.
Think they need to classify busts in 2 categories:
Bust because you suck
&
Bust because your body sucks
agreed
its not like he is some lazy arse slug like Micheal Olowokandi.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:28 pm to tduecen
I think people are overusing the term "bust"
Can someone be a "bust" if injuries derailed their career?
To me, a bust is someone who plays and is just awful to not warrant their draft selection.
We have no clue how Oden would have played if he was healthy, but I think it would be a fair guess to say he would be a top center if not for injuries
Can someone be a "bust" if injuries derailed their career?
To me, a bust is someone who plays and is just awful to not warrant their draft selection.
We have no clue how Oden would have played if he was healthy, but I think it would be a fair guess to say he would be a top center if not for injuries
This post was edited on 5/9/14 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:29 pm to tduecen
Damn. Pretty damn big of him to say that shite. Dude is a grown man and is doing his best to do what he can with what life dishes out. Props to him and I hope he is still able to have some kind of success in the league.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:30 pm to Dr RC
greg oden can always remember... he came back before derrick rose
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:30 pm to GeauxAggie972
Think most people just use 'bust' when a pick doesn't pan out. Whatever the reason is. That's why we need a new term or bust specific categories.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:31 pm to tduecen
It's kind of sad to read that. You can't help but root for a guy like him.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:31 pm to GeauxAggie972
quote:
We have no clue how Oden would have played if he was healthy, but I think it would be a fair guess to see he would be a top center if not for injuries
Agreed and he seems like a nice guy, not some piece of crap like Kwame Brown
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:31 pm to tduecen
His take on himself is kind of harsh considering he's not really a "bust" due to the injury.
He appears to have some issues with depression...
He appears to have some issues with depression...
Posted on 5/9/14 at 1:32 pm to tduecen
that sucks
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