Final Offseason move... let's get Greg Oden!

[mike20spurs]

The final move we must make has to do with a big. Darko was a good option but he will be taken by Brooklyn or Boston. The better option in my opinion should be Greg Oden. He is 24 years old, has only played 82 games in 4 years (so he's hungry to succeed and fresh in a way), is 7ft tall, and definitely has talent. The only problem is the fact that he is always injured. His injuries, however, didn't happen for a specific reason, they've been unlucky tweaks and bumps that have kept him out. Nevertheless, his luck may possibly turn around. Think Andrew Bynum a few years ago. People thought he would never be healthy and achieve his potential. Now let's go back to Oden. Imagine if he became what everyone expected him to become in 2007 with a Spurs jersey on. That would be amazing. Honestly, he is the only chance we have as an organization to possibly skip the rebuilding phase for another 7-10 years. Leonard should be our priority but there is no way he will be able to carry a franchise by himself. A healthy (and rather cheap) Greg Oden is a low risk high reward option. Even if it doesn't work out, we will lose minimum money and go into rebuilding. Believe me though, this unfortunate kid has talent.

By the way, please don't bring up how one leg is longer than the other. Physically, that has nothing to do with his injuries. He's been unlucky to say the least.

[AussieFanKurt]

I hope you're joking

[chazley]

Would love to have him, but he'd cost more than the minimum. Flashed superstar potential in the 82 games he has played in.

[Hoops Czar]

RC isn't smart enough to go after Greg Oden. He'll go after a cheap replica found in the summer league. Five years have past since the last championship. For five years, the team's major weakness has been clear as crystal, and in five years, the team has yet to address the weakness. Why should this year be any different?

[yavozerb]

RC isn't smart enough to go after Greg Oden. He'll go after a cheap replica found in the summer league. Five years have past since the last championship. For five years, the team's major weakness has been clear as crystal, and in five years, the team has yet to address the weakness. Why should this year be any different?

Your an idiot....

[The ADMIRAL 50]

while the OP was pretty over the top I agree in that I would love to pick up Oden. Low risk (chances are whoever we sign to fill that spot wont be much to brag about anyway) but very high reward. Even if he didn't fufil his 'superstar potential' Oden could easily be an above average NBA big if he could just stay healthy. Honestly if he were healthy this coming season I don't think its unreasonable to believe by the end of it he could work his way into being a top 5 center in the league.

[Hoops Czar]

Your an idiot....

Ironic, seeing as how you don't know the difference between your and you're.

[Ice009]

Here's a recent article written about Greg and one that all of you should read http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7908766/a-rare-interview-former-no-1-overall-pick-greg-oden-injury-plagued-career Really interesting article to learn a bit about him. I think the Spurs would be great for him if he can come back. The Spurs have the right type of environment that can help him succeed. For the minimum I'd really like to get him in and see if he can get healthy.

Greg says that he doesn't want to sit on a bench and collect a paycheck while he rehabs, so I think it might be a later season signing if he comes back to the NBA this season. If that's the case, the Spurs should get in early and inquire about him now so they can be near the top of his list if he wants to give it another go.

Edit : sorry for the double post.

[Ice009]

Here's a recent article written about Greg and one that all of you should read http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7908766/a-rare-interview-former-no-1-overall-pick-greg-oden-injury-plagued-career Really interesting article to learn a bit about him. I think the Spurs would be great for him if he can come back. The Spurs have the right type of environment that can help him succeed. For the minimum I'd really like to get him in and see if he can get healthy.

[my2sons]

ahh the Cadaver trolls are out...Well it is the time of yr to dream that your team might actually win 25 games the upcoming season....

[Sean Cagney]

RC isn't smart enough to go after Greg Oden. He'll go after a cheap replica found in the summer league. Five years have past since the last championship. For five years, the team's major weakness has been clear as crystal, and in five years, the team has yet to address the weakness. Why should this year be any different?

Should have thought of that out there and gotten BRON some help! He might still be there!

[sventhedog]

he'd make a great bodyguard for manu since both spends most of their time on the injured list.

[smaka]

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[Spurtacus]

we already have a couple of tosb on the team don't need another tosb with no knees

[sananspursfan21]

Ironic, seeing as how you don't know the difference between your and you're.

ha. haha. he got you.

[Ice009]

we already have a couple of tosb on the team don't need another tosb with no knees

If Greg Oden has a chance of coming back and playing, the Spurs need to be the team that gets him.

If he gets to the point where he can physically play then the Spurs would be a great team for him to make his comeback with. They really should be talking to him right now and checking up on him to see where he is at.

[Spurtacus]

If Greg Oden has a chance of coming back and playing, the Spurs need to be the team that gets him.

If he gets to the point where he can physically play then the Spurs would be a great team for him to make his comeback with. They really should be talking to him right now and checking up on him to see where he is at.

Two ifs too many.

[bigfan]

Maybe we can find Sam Bowie too...

[xellos88330]

I wouldn't mind the pick up. 10-15 mpg should be good for him to get back on his feet. Fat chance the Spurs get him though.

[Poolboy5623]

Knowing pop and his caution with players/injury...oden would never see the floor lol..in all seriousness I don't think he's going to be able to have a career. Its not a coincidence that his concerns coming out, are still concerns. He was a freak of nature at his age, no doubt. His body cant handle the stress of basketball.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Maybe we can find Sam Bowie too...

Funny you should mention that. He had about 3 or 4 good years after leaving Portland, not set the world on fire stuff, but solid years in NJ. Eye balling it, it looks like maybe 13/8 over that span.

[Joel Anthony]

He said he wants to play in Miami.. Not the Spurs :lol

[Poolboy5623]

He wont be "playing" anywhere.

[jbspurs]

Ironic, seeing as how you don't know the difference between your and you're.



Classic :lol:toast

[Indazone]

Go with Darko! Oden would go down 15-20 game into the season. Sides Mav's are after him. Go troll the Mav's!

[Obstructed_View]

He said he wants to play in Miami.. Not the Spurs :lol

Actually his agent said "Greg has talked about Miami", which isn't exactly the same thing. Oden's favorite player will sit 30 feet from him at every home game if he comes to San Antonio, which is why fans believe the Spurs have a shot at him.

[lefty]

Oden in a suit > Bonner on the court

[MarioSpeedwagon]

Ironic, seeing as how you don't know the difference between your and you're.

lawlz

[Russo21]

Oden in a suit > Bonner on the court

lmao:rollin

[007nites]

Just watch Oden put up 20, 15, and 3 blocks next season playing all 82 games.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Just watch Oden put up 20, 15, and 3 blocks next season playing all 82 games.

As bad as his knees are, he'll never put up those numbers.

If he can ever play gain, look for something like 7p/8r/1.5b in maybe 20-25 minutes per game. He is damaged goods, and if you can't get him cheap, pass. Greg Oden will never be a star in the NBA now, but he may morph into a passable rotation big.