Michael Conley Jr, New Friend Of Gilbert Arenas

We might have the NBA’s best bowler on our hands. Watch out Gil! 2 days in a row Conley’s hands are amazing me. But those lanes need some serious oil; that hook has got to be illegal. Greg Oden in yet another video, would you stop getting injured already?

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By Tas Melas at 7:14 am on 09.27.2007 — Tags: Michael Conley Jr., Greg Oden

You Is GODE

After Greg Oden dissed my nickname for him, I’ve tried to come up with something better. But guess what? I can’t. ‘Cause I’ve already come up with the best possible moniker there is:

Greg Oden is GODE. (Sounds way better if you say it in a Darth Vader type voice.)

Now I don’t wanna bring religion into this. No, thanks. But that’s why this name is perfect. It sort of insinuates that Oden is a God like figure without actually saying it. He is calm and serene. He can grow a hell of a beard. He plays at the big man’s spot, and arguably, the most important position. He looks wise beyond his years. I’m sure he can turn basketballs into cows. It just feels like there should be a permanent halo of light around that noggin’. He’s 19 years old and he’s that good. He’s just better than all of us.

You got anything better? Doubt it.

Photo: Greg Oden! by lullypop13

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By Tas Melas at 12:24 pm on 07.17.2007 — Tags: Greg Oden

Greg Oden Loves Fish Sticks

And who can blame him? They’re basically sweet heaven dollops, deep-fried in awesome.

Here’s a quick excerpt — of an excerpt — from David Krider, JR Shelt and Scott Freeman’s new book, Uncaged: The Rise of Greg Oden, Mike Conley, and the National Champion Lawrence North Wildcats:

At first, Greg even had a problem scoring in the correct basket. His first two points in organized basketball counted for the opposing team. Consequently, the lanky youngster didn’t see much game action. He spent most of his time on the pine as a fourth and fifth grader.

What transpired during those first two years, however, showcased Greg’s remarkable attitude, a trait he possessed even as a youngster. He never complained about his lack of playing time, and instead spent as much time in the gym as possible, working tirelessly to improve his game - layup after layup.

“I really didn’t look at it like work,” Greg recalls. “Jimmy Smith worked tremendously with me. I probably wouldn’t be as dedicated today if it wasn’t for him.”

A little bribe here and there didn’t hurt, either. Greg’s mother always promised to buy him fish sticks or chocolate milk if he scored in the game. In the classroom, Greg didn’t need any incentive to make good marks. He took great pride in his report card at each grading period, always making sure to show it to his coaches, who were impressed with Greg’s intelligence and desire to be a success off the court. Likewise, it would have been easy for a kid who found success away from the court to become disinterested with a sport he couldn’t master. But for Greg, the challenge was worth the wait.

Uncaged [HoopsHype]

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By J.E. Skeets at 4:36 pm on 09.15.2006 — Tags: College, Greg Oden, General

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