zekes
07-06-2007, 11:52 PM
For Portland's sake, I hope Oden adjusts quickly...even if it isn't the highest caliber officiating. LA is ready for a break out year.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2928662
LAS VEGAS -- Greg Oden's foul troubles followed him to the NBA.
The Portland Trail Blazers center, the first overall pick in last month's draft, picked up three quick fouls in the opening three minutes of his professional debut Friday night in the Las Vegas summer league and fouled out with 10 fouls. League rules allow 10 fouls before disqualification.
Portland trailed by double digits for most of the game as Oden was a non-factor in 74-66 loss to the Boston Celtics. He had six points and two rebounds in 20 minutes.
Oden, who battled foul trouble during his only season at Ohio State, had four fouls in the first half and was limited to four points in eight minutes. His woes continued in the third quarter as he picked up three early fouls, including an offensive one for pushing off, in the opening 2:59.
The 7-foot, 250-pounder showed his potential late. He drew sympathy cheers for hitting a jumper with five minutes to play and followed with a monstrous block.
LaMarus Aldridge has 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers.
In addition to Oden, the Blazers' roster for Las Vegas included familiar faces in Aldridge, guard Sergio Rodriguez and forward Martell Webster.
The team, coached by assistant Monty Williams, also features draft picks Josh McRoberts out of Duke and Taurean Green from Florida, along with Finnish guard Petteri Koponen.
Oden, Green and McRoberts have signed with the Blazers, while Koponen signed a waiver to play with the Blazers in the Summer League.
Oden, despite being hampered by a wrist injury, averaged 15.7 points and 9.6 rebounds leading Ohio State thi past season to the national championship game as a freshman.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2928662
LAS VEGAS -- Greg Oden's foul troubles followed him to the NBA.
The Portland Trail Blazers center, the first overall pick in last month's draft, picked up three quick fouls in the opening three minutes of his professional debut Friday night in the Las Vegas summer league and fouled out with 10 fouls. League rules allow 10 fouls before disqualification.
Portland trailed by double digits for most of the game as Oden was a non-factor in 74-66 loss to the Boston Celtics. He had six points and two rebounds in 20 minutes.
Oden, who battled foul trouble during his only season at Ohio State, had four fouls in the first half and was limited to four points in eight minutes. His woes continued in the third quarter as he picked up three early fouls, including an offensive one for pushing off, in the opening 2:59.
The 7-foot, 250-pounder showed his potential late. He drew sympathy cheers for hitting a jumper with five minutes to play and followed with a monstrous block.
LaMarus Aldridge has 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers.
In addition to Oden, the Blazers' roster for Las Vegas included familiar faces in Aldridge, guard Sergio Rodriguez and forward Martell Webster.
The team, coached by assistant Monty Williams, also features draft picks Josh McRoberts out of Duke and Taurean Green from Florida, along with Finnish guard Petteri Koponen.
Oden, Green and McRoberts have signed with the Blazers, while Koponen signed a waiver to play with the Blazers in the Summer League.
Oden, despite being hampered by a wrist injury, averaged 15.7 points and 9.6 rebounds leading Ohio State thi past season to the national championship game as a freshman.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press