Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by sa1177
I don't see how Durant scoring 20pts a night is a "constant reminder" of the improvement our team could have made with Greg Oden in the lineup. They are completely different players with completely different games.
I see it. They can both be easily classified as rookies that will make significant impacts on their respective teams. We spent a whole month on this forum considering this idea. Whether our guy is a SG/SF with range or a bruising C with a knack for the defensive end... he's someone who draws positive attention to the team at a national level that we haven't seen since Drexler.
Let's say hypothetically that Oden is out until December and Durant blows up in Seattle drawing the national spotlight to Seattle and reinvigorating the fanbase... I think it wouldn't be unreasonable for Blazers fans to wish that was happening to their team. The fact that Oden/Durant were drafted 1-2 makes that comparison a little more obvious.
Logically: yes, they're two completely different players. But the draft hoopla from this year will forever pair them.
Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by ryanjend22
A member of my family is a doctor here in Portland. Yesterday, he was with a colleauge on a fishing trip. During it, this colleague got a call from the Blazers and he had to leave immediately. His explanation was that "Oden blew out his knee."
What this means, I don't know. Yanking a doctor on short notice like that doesn't sound good. I'm hoping its a DRASTIC exaggeration. This would be two days now, and nothing has been reported so obviously this should be treated as a rumor. Obviously, if legit, I can understand keeping this from getting out until MRI's or whatever are done...
Anyone with connections to the team, please prove this false.
I'm just reporting what I was told today so don't shoot the messenger.
*prays to allah...*
Can't rep you rj because this thread is about Oden being injured (I don't think I would rep Gandi himself right now).
But your information was spot on and you came out earlier than any other news outlet or chat board. Way to be on top of it and then report it to us (i just hope next time you report breaking news it is the Blazers aquire a superstar :biggrin: )
So I don't mean to be greedy . . . but can you get the inside scoop on what they think the problem is?
Before they did exploratory surgery on my knee, we all pretty much knew they were going to find a torn ACL . . . from reading all this, that is what it is sounding like. If it was just torn cartlidge, I think the Blazers would be quick to stop any rumors of serious knee injuries and explain it is a simple procedure that will keep him out 3-6 weeks.
I'm afraid they know what it is and just don't want to annnounce it before they officailly confirm it with the scope.
I was kind of bored with NBA news this month (thank god for the NFL) . . . but I would rather be bored than bummed. Just likewith the lottery, I catch myself wondering "is this really happening"
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Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
I blew my ACL out playing basketball last year...I went in to the doctor and they have a new machine that can measure the elasticity in your bad knee on the spot, and compare it with the elasticity in your good knee. They knew my ACL was gone without any MRIs or exploratory surgerys. Seems to me that they could do the same with Greg, and that maybe it is just a cartilage issue.
Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by Samuel
I see it. They can both be easily classified as rookies that will make significant impacts on their respective teams. We spent a whole month on this forum considering this idea. Whether our guy is a SG/SF with range or a bruising C with a knack for the defensive end... he's someone who draws positive attention to the team at a national level that we haven't seen since Drexler.
Let's say hypothetically that Oden is out until December and Durant blows up in Seattle drawing the national spotlight to Seattle and reinvigorating the fanbase... I think it wouldn't be unreasonable for Blazers fans to wish that was happening to their team. The fact that Oden/Durant were drafted 1-2 makes that comparison a little more obvious.
Logically: yes, they're two completely different players. But the draft hoopla from this year will forever pair them.
I agree with you on this . . . I think the two of them even admitted to this dynamic between them.
Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by QRICH
Oden is 7'0" 270 lbs with a knee injury, it is serious.
If it is serious that's to bad but you know nothing about the injury and you are just being a troll. I think I'm just going to leave this forum and come back on Thursday after we know more about the knee and how long Oden will be out.
Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
Let's just hope it's nothing serious. Remember, Darius Miles had mere pains in his knee after he tweeked it. Turns out it was a lot more than just pains.
Zach Randolph could walk on his knee after he injured it against the Wizards. Nobody thought it was serious because it didn't look serious, not even close. Turns out it was a lot more serious than we all thought.
Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by QRICH
Let's just hope it's nothing serious. Remember, Darius Miles had mere pains in his knee after he tweeked it. Turns out it was a lot more than just pains.
Zach Randolph could walk on his knee after he injured it against the Wizards. Nobody thought it was serious because it didn't look serious, not even close. Turns out it was a lot more serious than we all thought.
Thanks for the reminder. We should all assume Oden's injury is serious because of what happened to Zach and Miles.
Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
If you find yourself giddy over the fact that Oden might be seriously hurt, you are not a Blazer fan. You should be ashamed of yourself if your ego allows you to be happy that Oden might be hurt. I get the feeling that some people are doing that, and that makes me think they have hate in their heart. Why??? Oden is one of the most humble, nice young men you could find. Why you would want to do anything but hope for the best is beyond me. If you are religious pray, if you are not then think good thoughts for our young man. We all thought positive thoughts for the draft lottery, now we need to send that positive energy to Greg.
Thanks in advance,
Sug
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Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by Samuel
I see it. They can both be easily classified as rookies that will make significant impacts on their respective teams. We spent a whole month on this forum considering this idea. Whether our guy is a SG/SF with range or a bruising C with a knack for the defensive end... he's someone who draws positive attention to the team at a national level that we haven't seen since Drexler.
Let's say hypothetically that Oden is out until December and Durant blows up in Seattle drawing the national spotlight to Seattle and reinvigorating the fanbase... I think it wouldn't be unreasonable for Blazers fans to wish that was happening to their team. The fact that Oden/Durant were drafted 1-2 makes that comparison a little more obvious.
Logically: yes, they're two completely different players. But the draft hoopla from this year will forever pair them.
Ok I got what you are saying now...seeing Durant and Seattle have sucess will certainly make me desire the same for Oden and the Blazers...and I'll certainly be disapointed and impatient that it isn't happening sooner due to this injury should it be a serious one.
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Re: This Is Not A Joke...Oden May Have "Blown Out His Knee"
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Originally Posted by Sug
If you find yourself giddy over the fact that Oden might be seriously hurt, you are not a Blazer fan.
And if you eat babies, you are not a vegan.
Thanks for the scoop there, Sug.
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