Greg Oden Visits Portland | Media Availability | December 28, 2024 | Portland Trail Blazers

[@Habeev07]

Oden had 13 pts, 20 reb, and 4 blks the game before his injury at only 21 y/o. He was never a bust. The man was going to be the best center in the league and future HOF. So glad to see him looking healthy and happy. God bless and happy holidays.

[@TiredEyes77]

The NBA missed out on one of the greatest trios Between Oden and Roy succumbing to injuries. Nothing but respect for them..

[@evanhayes5891]

One of the greatest ever?

[@santiproductions9318]

@@evanhayes5891 yes. Roy was on track to be basically the number 2 SG behind Kobe in that era. LaMarcus was a damn near unguardable lethal post-scorer and Oden was a beast.

[@evanhayes5891]

@@santiproductions9318 I think Oden and LaMarcus figure it out. Roy, as it turns out, was a bit immature when it came to others stealing his spotlight. Sure gave the best PG he'd ever played with (Andre Miller) a hard time. I think with winning, the egos could have been kept in check. But I can't hype them, based on how little we know about the on-court chemistry, over a great trio like Pierce/Allen/KG.

[@santiproductions9318]

@@evanhayes5891 i mean valid, but that’s the thing with what if’s - we just don’t know. speaking from a pure talent perspective, that Blazers trio could’ve very well made it to that Boston trio level. probably wouldn’t have surpassed the Heat big 3 tho tbf

[@JammerAma]

​@evanhayes5891 you got Roy and Aldridge confused. Roy didn't care about sharing the spotlight seeing as his spotlight hadn't even shown yet. Aldridge ran as soon as Dame started showing promise. Love both of them but don't blatantly lie lmao

[@lukass9362]

Seems like a great guy he doesn’t deserve any hate

[@demri123]

Well.....in the 2000s he was a different dude. Lot of rumors at that time. He was involved with some underage girls and drinking every day etc....looks like he's doin good tho

[@TheWriterNW]

It's really nice to see Greg Oden. Glad he's doing well.

[@PerfectCode]

Lots of love for Greg Oden. Dude was SO good at basketball, and is tragic what happened to him with the injuries and things out of his control. Greg is a good person and am happy for him to have gotten to this place where he is now, looking healthy and kind. Hope the fans give him a standing ovation.

[@INKOAA]

All love from the lifelong Blazer fans here, Greg. Nobody can ever blame you for the injuries. You came here and put your full self into the team. I got to meet you and shake your hand when you played. We are the same age. So proud of you for coming back with your head held high like a man. Any fan who says anything different doesn't love the game and isn't a true fan. Those are the fair weather fans.

[@JammerAma]

I doubt GO will ever read this but no one in Portland blames you Greg. You were an amazing talent when you played and injuries suck. He always seemed like such a nice dude. You rock GO

[@demri123]

Well.....ok haha

[@BIllBurdBaseball1992]

@@demri123ik what a cornball

[@Habeev07]

If anyone can find the video of his first field goal ever scored in the NBA it was incredible. A tipped offensive rebound to himself and then a deep drop step pivot for a 2 hand JAM against the Miami Heat in Miami. FEROCIOUS.

[@fifty3motorsports]

Really heartwarming to see all the love in the comments from Portland for Greg. He deserves nothing less.

[@rileymcphee9429]

When healthy, Oden was everything he was supposed to be, and still is.

[@BridgesOnBikes]

I will never forgive the Basketball Gods for what they did to this man's and B Roy's knees. That said, it is fantastic to see him so content and grateful. I have nothing but love for Greg.

[@SebG1234]

This guy could have been something really great. Injuries, man

[@TiredEyes77]

People want to compare Zion to Oden as one of the biggest busts in modern times. The difference is that Zion has suffered due to lack of effort and discipline. Oden suffered from injuries that were no fault of his own.

[@justinschramer7548]

When Oden was healthy and clickin’, its hard to describe the feeling it gave me at the time- I felt like we could never lose. He played with such force, it was just so impactful. When he and Roy and LMA were all healthy it was amazing

[@sketchypeoplepdx]

Greg Oden is Rip City. Oden's always a Blazer! Saw him arrive at Pioneer Square and I was at his last game as a Blazer. I'll always root for him.

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

“We won a lot when I did play” Gratitude is good. Winner 🏆

[@VigilanteMan32]

He looks the same age now as when he played here

[@oregonizesavage503]

For some reason he didn’t like Portland but im glad bro came back man. we never hated this man. Ripcityontheyass

[@X-NiNjAGhoStx]

Some people don't know man Roy, LA & Oden would've been champions as a trio of it wasn't for the injuries I met Oden when he was drafted at a mos def concert going up the stairs I was shocked as a 17 year old kid something that I'll never forget!

[@VigilanteMan32]

I'm glad I watched this video

[@jessemorris9930]

This put a big smile on my face! He looks so healthy! Kuddos Greg! Great example of keeping your chin off your chest!

[@danmacmillan5114]

Great to see him in such great spirits and i would like to see what he can accomplish coaching. All the what ifs kind of over shadow this man's story, glad he could over come that.

[@WeLackedIntensity]

Ayton didn’t notice a 7 footer sitting in the front row?

[@MisterBinx]

Greg was a winner. His body just couldn’t handle the game.

[@patrickmorehouse4918]

Greg Oden as centers coach please

[@Soberse]

Oden, Roy & Aldridge would have won a chip or two. 😢

[@marcwhite9234]

Oden was the right pick. Think about it; he had the highest potential to be dominant. He showed glimpses of it, and injuries stole it from him. People will lament what could have been with Durant, but don’t forget he left OKC to join a super team with the Warriors. He never won a championship with OKC. Had we drafted Durant we would have missed out on Lillard.

[@thuggwaffle8825]

Wonder why it had been so long since he’d been in the building? I’m guessing it’s because it’s emotionally painful for him. No way it was just because “he’s been busy”. He’s always welcome back we know it was all out of his control.

[@patrickmorehouse4918]

Hire Greg as the centers coach

[@lil_bear]

Man I remember being so stoked when they drafted him. In hindsight they obviously should have taken Durant. I wonder how is career would have went if he didn’t get injured.

[@jacobgellman226]

Love G.O.!

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

💗

[@RipitRon]

Oh what could have been

[@Atlas-BasketballAstrologist]

Shoulda asked him who his favourite player was, or favourite memory smh

[@MojoMan007]

G O would've been a sweet replacement for Rodney.

[@demri123]

Imagine if portland took Durant

[@gregbors8364]

He would have played here for a couple of years and then bolted to another team, as is his way

[@TheSadistNat1on]

well, he loks the same age he did back then so haha

[@darkfan4706]

When Odens career began to go south, he blamed the city of Portland and the Blazer organization for turning him into an alcoholic. His just out of the marines cousin was supposed to keep him under control. Instead he took Odens money and partied in ceessantly at the house Oden bought.

[@ilovekaiyko]

Roy and Oden were supposed to be great

[@ACD1994]

Roy had some great year. Sad. His career was cut short.

[@swerv818]

First

[@hailblazers]

Wise words Greg. Happy New Year