Where would Oden fit on our roster? Does he even make the cut?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

With Oden reportedly picking between the Spurs and Heat, where do you see him fitting in with the Spurs?

Discuss?

[MaNu4Tres]

Back up point guard

[TheGreatYacht]

Read pages 109-111.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218795&page=109

[spurraider21]

Chip will teach him the corner 3 and he'll spread the floor

[SpurPadre]

I'd take any cripple to make the cut over a certain red-headed piece of shit.

[Darkwaters]

Back-up SF?

[Joyrider]

Coach Oden.

[rjv]

injured list

[TheyCallMePro]

I've never even seen how he looks in the NBA. Saw him play in College. He was dominant then.

Anyone remember how he looked in Portland when he actually played?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I've never even seen how he looks in the NBA. Saw him play in College. He was dominant then.

Anyone remember how he looked in Portland when he actually played?

Think he averaged 11 and 8 his first year

[TheyCallMePro]

Think he averaged 11 and 8 his first year

Hmm...Not that great.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Hmm...Not that great.

Well, he was given limited minutes. As a rookie, I'd say that's pretty decent.

[Drom John]

Hmm...Not that great.

All centers PER 2008-2009
11) Brandan Wright
12) Greg Oden
13) Zydrunas Ilguaskas

52) Jamaal Magloire
53) Fabricio Oberto
54) Francisco Elson

All players:
51) Chris Andersen
52) Greg Oden
53) Zydrunas Ilgauskas

[Drom John]

WS/48 all rookies 2008-2009

2) J.R. Giddens
3) Greg Oden
4) D.J. White

WS/48 all rookies, minutes played >1000, 2008-2009

1) Greg Oden (also first for minutes played >8)
2) Rudy Fernandez
3) Mareese Speights

17) Michael Beasley
18) George Hill
19) Derrick Rose

[Drom John]

WS/48 all centers (C, C-F, F-C), minutes played >1000, 2008-2009

3) Yao Ming
4) Tim Duncan
5) Andrew Bynum

6) Nene Hilario
7) Greg Oden
8) Shaquille O'Neal

[look_at_g_shred]

Wonder if it's a go with Oden then....

[Drom John]

WS/48 all players, minutes played >1000, 2008-2009

7) Kobe Bryant
8) Manu Ginobili
9) Yao Ming

12) Leon Powe
13) Tim Duncan
14) Ray Allen

21) Dirk Nowitzki
22) Matt Bonner
23) Tony Parker
24) Greg Oden (so yes, Oden was below Bonner)
25) Shaquille O'Neal

41) David Lee
42) Kurt Thomas
43) LaMarcus Aldridge

67) Andre Igoudala
68) Kevin Durant
69) Nick Collison

[Drom John]

Career WS/48 of the 2007 draft.

1) Kevin Durant .189
2) Tiago Splitter .188
3) Greg Oden .180
4) Joakim Noah .167

[ducks]

playing against Duncan this summer

[illusioNtEk]

We are going to have a badass bench

[Xevious]

Assuming he's healthy and made the cut, he'd probably play along side Diaw off the bench unless Baynes starts getting minutes this year..

[tesseractive]

Career WS/48 of the 2007 draft.

1) Kevin Durant .189
2) Tiago Splitter .188
3) Greg Oden .180
4) Joakim Noah .167
If he can't beat Tiago, what good is he?

[SpurPadre]

injured list

Or as Pop would put it: DNP-CRIPPLED AND LOOKS OLDER THAN DIRT

[coyotes_geek]

With Oden reportedly picking between the Spurs and Heat, where do you see him fitting in with the Spurs?

Discuss?

In event of Dwight Howard, break glass.

[coyotes_geek]

I'm sure the Spurs pitch to Oden though is that he'll be given the chance to backup Splitter and/or Duncan for 12-15 minutes a night, depending on his health allowing him to fill that role.

[TheGreatYacht]

Or as Pop would put it: DNP-CRIPPLED AND LOOKS OLDER THAN DIRT:lol Sounds like Manu to me.

[Kingsly Alexander]

Make Diaw loose about a 100 pounds and that will solve our SF problem.

I love the idea of Oden being on here. We can't relying Duncan to be our Defensive anchor anymore. I saw bring in as many Bangers as possible.

Baynes and Oden. The Bash Brothers

[koriwhat]

Make Diaw loose about a 100 pounds and that will solve our SF problem.

I love the idea of Oden being on here. We can't relying Duncan to be our Defensive anchor anymore. I saw bring in as many Bangers as possible.

Baynes and Oden. The Bash Brothers

can't rely on duncan any longer but we can rely on a dude who never once saw 1 season healthy... :lol

[BackHome]

Never heard of a player coming back to full strength with one micro fracture surgery much less two...his knees are gone.

[milkyway21]

Never heard of a player coming back to full strength with one micro fracture surgery much less two...his knees are gone.

Jason Kidd, John Stockton, Kevin Martin, Zach Randolf, Bugot went through the same procedure once, I think

some were not lucky though, they were slowed down like TMac, Chris Webber & Allan Houston(not sure how many times, 2?)

well, Oden was young(19), when he had the procedure and age helps in going back to form. He's only 25 right?

when he returned to play in 2009-10, Oden only appeared in 21 games, but in 36 min, he averaged 16.7 PPG, 12.8 RPG and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting a remarkable 60.5%FG..before his season was cut short once again.

if he can play just 50% like that he's a welcome addition to help Duncan in the middle because of his size

[team-work]

Jason Kidd, John Stockton, Kevin Martin, Zach Randolf, Bugot went through the same procedure once, I think

some were not lucky though, they were slowed down like TMac, Chris Webber & Allan Houston(not sure how many times, 2?)

well, Oden was young(19), when he had the procedure and age helps in going back to form. He's only 25 right?

when he returned to play in 2009-10, Oden only appeared in 21 games, but in 36 min, he averaged 16.7 PPG, 12.8 RPG and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting a remarkable 60.5%FG..before his season was cut short once again.

if he can play just 50% like that he's a welcome addition to help Duncan in the middle because of his size

Add Amar'e Stoudemire to the list, if I remember correctly. I think he came back strongly, but he eventually declined. Of course there're other factors, but can't say the surgery didn't affect him.

[Rito3d30]

He's not coming:(

[TXstbobcat]

I think he will choose miami.

[Vic Petro]

Agree Miami is the heavy favorite followed by SA.

[spurs10]

Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner, Baynes, Blair, and Pendergraph....why add an eighth big?

[rayray2k8]

He's going to Miami or likely to go where the money is.. Spurs fans shouldn't fool themselves thinking that the spurs actually have
a legit chance in signing him. Even if Oden decides to play for the Spurs what are chances that he can even stay healthy?
If people think Manu is truly injury prone, wait till this guy decides to wear black and silver.
Now that I think about it, I hope he doesn't pick the spurs. The guy would be a waste of a roster spot. :|

[td4mvp2k]

injured list:lol

[Darkwaters]

Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner, Baynes, Blair, and Pendergraph....why add an eighth big?

So you think we're keeping Blair?

Thats curious. Especially since if we resigned Blair we'd have 15 players under contract and this whole conversation would be even more pointless.

[Kingsly Alexander]

can't rely on duncan any longer but we can rely on a dude who never once saw 1 season healthy... :lol

Potentially, yeah. Haha?

[Seventyniner]

In event of Dwight Howard, break glass.

But what good would breaking Oden's knees do?

[Russo21]

Maybe he'd fit in at a time we need 1 fucking rebound

[Spurs9]

Agree Miami is the heavy favorite followed by SA.

Why? Who is gonna be his mentor to develop him as a big on the team? Birdman? Bosh? It he wants to improve he won't go to Miami. If he wants to get paid as much as possible assuming they give him a large offer, or wants a good party city then he will chose Miami.

[Vic Petro]

Why? Who is gonna be his mentor to develop him as a big on the team? Birdman? Bosh? It he wants to improve he won't go to Miami. If he wants to get paid as much as possible assuming they give him a large offer, or wants a good party city then he will chose Miami.

They are the champs. He'll get more time on the court. I think the mentor thing, at this point, is overrated. He's not 19 anymore, he's a 25 year old man. San Antonio has a lot going for them too but I don't agree that choosing Miami would be about money and partying necessarily.

[spursfan4ever]

Why? Who is gonna be his mentor to develop him as a big on the team? Birdman? Bosh? It he wants to improve he won't go to Miami. If he wants to get paid as much as possible assuming they give him a large offer, or wants a good party city then he will chose Miami.

Agree. Playing for the Spurs is the best option for him because he will have a whole year being mentored by the best PF ever and HOF. If Hibbert works out with Timmy during the summer to improve his game, shouldn't that be a strong indicator in Odens decision? Not only will he be under Timmy's wing but he will also be coached by POP who will monitor his minutes and coached by Baylon (sorry if I misspelled his name) who is known to help improve the 4's and 5's (bigs) in Indiana. Lets hope he has someone in his decision making team that has pointed this out to him. It's a win/win situation for him coming to S.A. If he doesn't, i would never understand it. Nor would I ever know if infact RC and the spurs organization really was pursuing him this offseason.

[xmas1997]

As much as I hate to say it he'll pick Miami, I don't think he is smart enough to come here.

[Chomag]

Jason Kidd, John Stockton, Kevin Martin, Zach Randolf, Bugot went through the same procedure once, I think

some were not lucky though, they were slowed down like TMac, Chris Webber & Allan Houston(not sure how many times, 2?)

well, Oden was young(19), when he had the procedure and age helps in going back to form. He's only 25 right?

when he returned to play in 2009-10, Oden only appeared in 21 games, but in 36 min, he averaged 16.7 PPG, 12.8 RPG and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting a remarkable 60.5%FG..before his season was cut short once again.

if he can play just 50% like that he's a welcome addition to help Duncan in the middle because of his size

Pretty much this. Years back this was a death sentence but medical treatment has come a long way and what might have been a career ending injury before is no longer the case so much today.

If he can contribute to help Duncan stay fresh all season, then he has done his job.

[Buddy Mignon]

With Oden reportedly picking between the Spurs and Heat, where do you see him fitting in with the Spurs?

Discuss?

In the rehab facility...:lmao

[ohmwrecker]

Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner, Baynes, Blair, and Pendergraph....why add an eighth big?

Blair is gone. Baynes sucks.

[Chomag]

Blair is gone. Baynes sucks.

I would say Pendergraph and Baynes are all about on the same level with each other, but ya they suck NBA stander wise. I hope im wrong though.

[ohmwrecker]

I would say Pendergraph and Baynes are all about on the same level with each other, but ya they suck NBA stander wise. I hope im wrong though.

I really haven't seen enough of Pendergraph to make an assessment, but he seems to have a different skill set than Baynes. It will depend on which one makes the most of their minutes and fits the system better.

[BackHome]

Play Baynes against big half court teams and Penergraph against small fast break teams.

[johnpaulwall21]

Why? Who is gonna be his mentor to develop him as a big on the team? Birdman? Bosh? It he wants to improve he won't go to Miami. If he wants to get paid as much as possible assuming they give him a large offer, or wants a good party city then he will chose Miami.

Only a small hand full of players have the mindset about improving and being a better fundamentally sound player. Most just want to play ball, get laid, and be famous. They can give a shit about looking for mentors. Some will just hire hakeem during the offseason. Oden just wants to be relevant again. He wants his name out there and getting to play on the Miami super team will give him that.

[xmas1997]

What I don't understand is how Miami can give him more money than the Spurs can especially considering there is no state income tax in Texas.

[Vic Petro]

What I don't understand is how Miami can give him more money than the Spurs can especially considering there is no state income tax in Texas.

There's no individual income tax in Florida either, is there?

SA has the minimum to offer but I believe Miami has the taxpayer exception they can throw at him.

[Seventyniner]

C'mon guys, all Oden needs is two of Tim's knee braces...

[SpurPadre]

Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner, Baynes, Blair, and Pendergraph....why add an eighth big?

Because Bonner, Baynes, Blair and Pendegraph suck until proven otherwise.

[SpurPadre]

C'mon guys, all Oden needs is two of Tim's knee braces...

Actually, TD could use Oden's handicap placard so he won't have to worry about being too late to arrive for warmups, tbh.

[spurs10]

I really haven't seen enough of Pendergraph to make an assessment, but he seems to have a different skill set than Baynes. It will depend on which one makes the most of their minutes and fits the system better. I think Pendergraph was brought on the advice of Jim Boylen. You'd think there is a plan in place for Blair and Baynes, at least. It's obviously a bit confusing with all the rumors being about anything but a backup pg or a 3. I'm sure Oden is more for the future when no one, other than Tiago, is around.

[Bruno]

If Oden is healthy and if he signs with Spurs, which make two huge "if", he would be at his best paired with Diaw as backup frontcourt duo.

[xmas1997]

If he were coming here we would have heard something by now!

[Kindergarten Cop]

If he were coming here we would have heard something by now!

Does this mean he's not playing in the NBA this season - considering that NO team has "heard something by now"?

[Kindergarten Cop]

There's no individual income tax in Florida either, is there?

SA has the minimum to offer but I believe Miami has the taxpayer exception they can throw at him.

Florida, like Texas, has no state income tax.

I read that Miami is reluctant to give Oden more than the minimum due to the fact that while the mini MLE is ~$3.2M, it would actually cost the Heat over $10M to sign him considering their luxury tax situation.

[cjw]

Actually, TD could use Oden's handicap placard so he won't have to worry about being too late to arrive for warmups, tbh.

Warmups? How about being late to Game 3? How miserable that traffic was until I managed to maneuver onto a back road parallel to Houston Street...

[Kingsly Alexander]

Hmm...Not that great.
In 23 minutes plus a block and a half. GREAT

[playblair]

http://s24.postimg.org/5gt3fjnhx/oden_spo.png

[coyotes_geek]

I would say Pendergraph and Baynes are all about on the same level with each other, but ya they suck NBA stander wise. I hope im wrong though.

I dunno. Considering the money the Spurs invested in the two it looks to me like the Spurs think more of Pendergraph.

Given the Pendergraph signing and the interest in Oden and maybe even Mozgov, it looks to me like the Spurs don't see Baynes as much more than league minimum roster fodder.

[rick1991]

http://s24.postimg.org/5gt3fjnhx/oden_spo.png

Dinner with Spoelstra.... doesn't look good for the Spurs.

[Ice009]

That's not a good picture at all. WTF is Oden doing? Spurs, Greg, there is no other choice.

If he makes a successful comeback, how much money does he want to play for? Is he going to keep playing for peanuts in Miami? They're not really going to be able to offer him a decent contract with the players they currently have signed up. Spurs are going to have the flexibility, sooner, to offer more money if he proves he can make a big comeback.

[LarryDavid]

Spurs are going to have the flexibility, sooner, to offer more money if he proves he can make a big comeback.

Yeah but Miami can offer the rang.

[Ice009]

Yeah but Miami can offer the rang.

So can the Spurs, and he can be a big part of it if he can make a successful comeback.

[LarryDavid]

So can the Spurs, and he can be a big part of it if he can make a successful comeback.

You really think a guy who's played 82 games since 2009 can make a successful comeback?

[Chillen]

Spurs need to try and get him to sign with San Antonio or I hope he signs elsewhere. The Heat need a center but Oden is a nice 3peat insurance policy for them or whatever if he stays healthy the whole season, that's how I see it why they want him so bad. It's going to be tough for Miami to get out of the East this upcoming season, but we'll see they always seem to rise up like cockroaches.

[spurraider21]

Duncan, Splitter, Diaw, Bonner, Baynes, Blair, and Pendergraph....why add an eighth big?

Pop going from small-ball to big ball. Diaw running point, Bonner at the 2, Timmy at the 3, etc.

but blair is gone tbh

[TrainOfThought5]

If the Spurs only get him to give us 15-20 good consistent minutes We'll win the chip. The important thing to remember is that we dont need Oden to start or be a superstar. If he can just be a great backup center in limited minutes with TD on the bench resting, providing shotblocking and some post game. We'll dominate opponent down low all game long. The ability to go big and STAY big with guys like Diaw at the 3 would be a huge asset.

[Tbiggums47]

Dinner with Spoelstra.... doesn't look good for the Spurs. Dude, he's met twice with the Spurs already? Are you saying just because he had dinner with Coach Spo...that the Spurs don't have a chance? I'm positive The Spurs have had dinner with him and treated him with first class.....That is their way!:ihit

[Tbiggums47]

I think he will choose miami.I think he we choose us!

[look_at_g_shred]

If the Spurs only get him to give us 15-20 good consistent minutes We'll win the chip. The important thing to remember is that we dont need Oden to start or be a superstar. If he can just be a great backup center in limited minutes with TD on the bench resting, providing shotblocking and some post game. We'll dominate opponent down low all game long. The ability to go big and STAY big with guys like Diaw at the 3 would be a huge asset.

Well said my man! Exactly what his role should and would be.

[xmas1997]

IMHO the Heat have to after him if for no other reason than to keep him off the Spurs!

[look_at_g_shred]

IMHO the Heat have to after him if for no other reason than to keep him off the Spurs!

Yup! The Heat can't beat us period! We beat ourselves (missed rebound/free throw sagging 5 ft of Lebron and Wade) Adding Oden would give them too much trouble!

[xmas1997]

Yup! The Heat can't beat us period! We beat ourselves (missed rebound/free throw sagging 5 ft of Lebron and Wade) Adding Oden would give them too much trouble!


The Heat were probably trembling when they thought AK47 was coming here!

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

There's no individual income tax in Florida either, is there?

SA has the minimum to offer but I believe Miami has the taxpayer exception they can throw at him.

They used this on the Birdman. They can only offer the minimum as well.

[xmas1997]

Florida, along with Texas is one of seven states without income tax, damn it!:bang

[FireMicoHalili]

Back-up SF?

Back up point guard

anyone else going to mind these gems right here? anyone else think they're funny?

[Leetonidas]

^not even a little bit

[TheGoldStandard]

I would have liked this deal if we didn't sign Pendergraph.. too many bigs and not enough roster spaces.

[Darkwaters]

Florida, along with Texas is one of seven states without income tax, damn it!:bang

Actually 9 states don't have state income tax.

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming

Tennessee and New Hampshire do require a state tax on interest and stock dividends though, but not income

But seriously...how many teams are we talking about? Not many teams in the Dakotas or New Hampshire afterall...

Orlando Magic
Miami Heat
Memphis Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs
Houston Rockets
Dallas Mavericks

Additionally it may include Seattle again in the future. However, at this time it's only 6 teams.

[Darkwaters]

^not even a little bit

:(

[rjv]

spurs plan could be to essentially shut down oden for the year, play him in spots, maybe even see if he'd be willing to play a few games in austin. is it possible spurs interest is merely to see if he can be healthy, and if so, targeted as a possible replacement for tim down the road ?

[TheGoldStandard]

Oden is a defensive presence if he's at all healthy ever. I don't think his offensive game will ever be anything to write about.

[Darkwaters]

spurs plan could be to essentially shut down oden for the year, play him in spots, maybe even see if he'd be willing to play a few games in austin. is it possible spurs interest is merely to see if he can be healthy, and if so, targeted as a possible replacement for tim down the road ?

What?!

1) Why would you ever play him in Austin? When he was healthy, Oden was always very productive in the bigs. Besides, the rate limiting step with Oden isn't ability, it has always been fragility. So why would you risk injury in Austin? That's just stupid.

2) Shut him down? Why? the guy hasn't played a professional basketball game in what, 3 seasons? If he needs to wait essentially 4 seasons between games then why are we even interested?

3) Possible replacement for Tim down the road...hmm.... Lets talk about Oden being a professional basketball player, capable of staying on the court, before we go replacing even Matt Bonner.

[xmas1997]

spurs plan could be to essentially shut down oden for the year, play him in spots, maybe even see if he'd be willing to play a few games in austin. is it possible spurs interest is merely to see if he can be healthy, and if so, targeted as a possible replacement for tim down the road ?


That would be my guess, the possible replacement for TD part,.........IF they get him.

[rjv]

What?!

1) Why would you ever play him in Austin? When he was healthy, Oden was always very productive in the bigs. Besides, the rate limiting step with Oden isn't ability, it has always been fragility. So why would you risk injury in Austin? That's just stupid.

2) Shut him down? Why? the guy hasn't played a professional basketball game in what, 3 seasons? If he needs to wait essentially 4 seasons between games then why are we even interested?

3) Possible replacement for Tim down the road...hmm.... Lets talk about Oden being a professional basketball player, capable of staying on the court, before we go replacing even Matt Bonner.


part 3 of your response actually answers the questions listed in parts 1 and 2.

[NFO]

With Oden reportedly picking between the Spurs and Heat, where do you see him fitting in with the Spurs?

Since RC said there was a hole behind Leonard, probably backup SF tbh.

:lol

[Leetonidas]

:(

:lol

[Darkwaters]

part 3 of your response actually answers the questions listed in parts 1 and 2.

You're right.

When he can't get on the court it doesn't matter if hes playing in Austin, Miami or freaking Spain. Hes sitting on the bench in a suit regardless. So plans to have him replace Tim Duncan, lead us to an NBDL title with the Toros or dominate in the NBA aren't going to happen.

Do you realize that this guy hasn't played a professional basketball game since 2009-2010. Seriously think about how long ago that was. That's three seasons. Why the fuck would we want to pay him millions of dollars, give up a roster spot, and then "shut him down"? Hes been shut down for 3 damn years.

So where has he been the last three seasons? He wasn't on a fucking sabbatical to India to find himself. Hes broke. His knees have given out and physically he can't play the game. This is his hail mary attempt to try and eek out some kind of NBA career. Hes proven that when hes healthy the kid is really good. Hes obviously an NBA player. But making plans for him that go much further than 20-30 games are pipe dreams. The NBA season is long and hard on a player's body. Maybe somebody will strike gold with Greg Oden, but I really doubt it. If he's healthy enough to be the steady player you think he'll be, then why wasn't he in the league last season? What changed? Nothing - except that it's time to toss up that hail mary and give it one last go.

[BatManu20]

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[bklynspursfan]

Looks like we did have someone there

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)1m (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/360492743715340289)
In addition to Hawks, I'm told Spurs and Pelicans also have representatives at Greg Oden's latest workout audition in Indianapolis

Edit- Beat by Bat Manu

[bklynspursfan]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)3m (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/360493073614127105)
Hawks were always scheduled to take first-hand look at Oden today in Indy; San Antonio and New Orleans decided to join them

[Chomag]

Spurs are seriously considering him we know that much.

[SundvoldGino20]

http://www.theonion.com/articles/greg-oden-suppresses-severe-shooting-pain-all-over,33251/ I found this pretty interesting.

[look_at_g_shred]

http://www.theonion.com/articles/greg-oden-suppresses-severe-shooting-pain-all-over,33251/ I found this pretty interesting.

lol the end is just wow.... haha sounds shady as fuck

[Hoops Czar]

http://www.theonion.com/articles/greg-oden-suppresses-severe-shooting-pain-all-over,33251/ I found this pretty interesting.

Nothing interesting about it. The onion is a parody newspaper. If they actually printed news found to be truthful, it would be by mistake. The Onion should come with its own disclaimer... "for your entertainment only." They're about as reliable as the National Enquirer.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

im actually warming up to bizarro drob. slap some knee pads on him. play him behind baynes and pendergraph. trade bonner. pay him cheap. the guy did well when actually healthy. was once a brighter prospect than durant! we saw how well the punisher pad held up for timmy this year.

[Johnny RIngo]

That would be my guess, the possible replacement for TD part,.........IF they get him.

:lol at the notion of Mr. Glass being the Duncan replacement. Oden's future in the NBA is as a role player. Anybody expecting this guy to recover from all those injuries and play like a franchise center is a goddamn moron.

[FireMicoHalili]

I don't think he's headed here. Haven't heard any news saying he came in for workouts or tests. Spurs just doing their due diligence of boosting players' stock.

[FireMicoHalili]

Oops I forgot to add 'tbh' cause that's a thing here right? Makes my post legit. Really cool acronym, tbh

[xmas1997]

I just wish he would hurry up and make up his mind. Chances are he already has, just hasn't announced it yet.
Anyway, once he decides for Miami since so far they seem to have invested the most amount of time trying to persuade him, we can go on to the next speculation. IMHO the Spurs do what they usually do, keep an open roster spot open.

[Vic Petro]

Re: Oden

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[Vic Petro]

361518314251497475

[Budkin]

http://images.hollywood.com/site/thor-odin-loki.jpg

[Vic Petro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkvRrxI4R6c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[xmas1997]

I'm even wondering if we here something Monday. I kind of doubt it, but I could sure use some good news and IMHO Oden coming here would be that.

[BatManu20]

Like I said, no way he chooses SA over Miami or N.O.

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[Ron Swanson]

@SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo) (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/361551966582734848)Free agent center Greg Oden appears most intrigued by Pelicans & Heat, source told Y! Sports. Decision still expected this week.