Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Terry Collins, David Wright, And The Mets/Brewers Kerfuffle

Today's Poll -- Oden vs. Bynum

I think I heard something about there being a game today?  Can any of you confirm that?

Before you vote, check out Bust a Bucket with a ton of opening night content -- including a comic of a snake-charming Blaze the Trail Cat and a conversation with the enemy. 

Also, last week I missed linking up Dwight Jaynes' season preview and this funny post about hand-holding new fans. Personally I like it when new fans flip out so rather than take Dwight's advice of calming them down, I say take away their meds and pass them the Red Bull.

And, if you haven't already seen it, he's got a link to video of Andrew Bynum making it rain at a club. No offense intended but Bynum looks like a dork in the video.  I can hear him thinking, "Am I doing this right?"  Look AB, Making it Rain is like dunking -- go hard or go home.

Anyway, vote in the poll and make it rain comments by discussing tonight's #1 matchup. What are your expectations, stat-wise or otherwise, for Oden? How many minutes will he get?  How will you celebrate his first dunk?

-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)

 

Poll
Oden vs. Bynum... who wins the death match tonight?
Oden
472 votes
Bynum
136 votes
It will be a Draw.
143 votes
I care more about Sergio vs. Farmar.
47 votes

798 votes | Poll has closed

Comment 22 comments  |  2 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

Homerism vs Realism, is there really a difference?

I am fighting my homerism so much today, Will Oden dominate today? I think he should but it might be too soon. I am jacked up on Blazer adrenaline today, I feel like I drank 6 Red Bulls for breakfast.

by GUnit on Oct 28, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions  

"Go hard or go home"

Classic, Ben! That alone earns my rec.

by Storyteller on Oct 28, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions  

If you watch that video

You’ll see it end with the host endorsing Obama 08. Wow, that may go down as the worst presidential endorsement video in history.

by shralpster on Oct 28, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Didn’t that title already go to Josh Howard commenting on the national anthem/flag ceremony?

Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)

by Norsktroll on Oct 28, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

I've read today

That their dating, Howard and the Chick-at-The-End-of-The-Video.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Oct 28, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Missing an option for...

“I don’t care about individual stats, just about which team wins the game”

I know, I know, it would skew the results. :) But still!

by Timmay! on Oct 28, 2008 10:19 AM PDT reply actions  

I agree that individual stats aren't the point ...

One of the things that I like best about the current group of Blazers is that no one seems concerned about their individual stat line. It’s great to be able to root for a team that seems to embrace the idea that Basketball is a team sport, and not “Oden vs Bynum”.

Sigh …..

Phil

by Philski on Oct 28, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

I like individual stats

And am not ashamed to say so.

Sergio has a knack for making passes that lead to layups and dunks, for both teams. - Ben G.

by jamon51 on Oct 28, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did somebody say RIVALRY? Oden v. Bynum

This match up will be a staple throughout the careers for both Greg Oden and Andrew Bynum.

It is exciting that there are a number of good young center prospects in the league now, but this matchup of Oden v. Bynum to us Blazers fans really captures the Blazers v. Lakers rivalry (err, hatred) but puts a new set of faces on it. We know the Lakers are built to win now, but with young talent like Andrew Bynum it is likely that the Lakers will continue to be a playoff contender in the West… as they almost always have.

I hope Greg Oden is mentally prepared to battle this other kid from the other neighborhood, it will be an important game for him to personally be successful in if he is to MAN up on this other center in many more key times over thier careers. Not that a player like Oden needs any more pressure, but this is one match-up that Oden needs to give the Blazers the edge on. Now and everytime in the future. I believe we have the better player, and this is the type of match-up where Oden really needs be proving what he is worth. Bynum is another young kid, just like Oden. Bynum does have some experience, Oden has none… that could make a difference in this game. Or maybe it doesn’t. That experience piece is Oden’s get out of jail card if he gets outshinned by his Lakers counterpart, but Oden and Blazernation does not want to see that happen.

I am so excited to see this first battle between Oden and Bynum… and it happens to be on the official unveiling of Greg Oden as it is his first real NBA game.

It is GO Time.

Sniff. Sniff. What is that? Oh, I smell a dunkfest coming our way….

Final Score: Blazers 114 over Lakers 107

by Portland Dynasty on Oct 28, 2008 10:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Too many Homers...

Of course Oden has the potential to dominate Bynum, but Bynum also has the potential to dominate Oden. Given experience, health, and level of play of those around them, it is pretty reasonable to assume Bynum has the edge tonight. The fact that almost everyone on this pole says Oden will dominate seems silly to me, although if it happens I’ll be as happy as the rest.

by Sonic Boom on Oct 28, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Wrong question

I don’t think Oden will dominate, but I think he’ll have the edge. Sure, I’m a homer, but not that much of a homer. The poll doesn’t ask who will dominate, or how much of an edge, but just which one will win the matchup. I think Greg will win it. I’ll be surprised if he dominates Bynum.

The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.

by jscot on Oct 28, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll take a draw

Both have plenty of reasons to be fired up — openers for each, each coming off surgery, each is going to be judged by how he performs against the other. Oden’s got the raw talent advantage, but Bynum’s talent is more polished in some areas, and he’s got the experience factor.

If Greg boxes and out and pulls down rebounds, doesn’t get in serious foul trouble, makes Bynum earn his points, and disrupts the lane on defense a bit, I’ll be pretty happy. If he draws double teams and gets Bynum/Pau in foul trouble on the offensive end, I’ll be thrilled.

Overall, if they play to a draw, I think that’s a great start for #52.

Rule #1 of nitpicking is to get it right.

by douglast on Oct 28, 2008 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

Can't wait for this match up!

Oden v. Bynum is going to be a great one for years to come as long as both can stay healthy and progress in the way they have been projected to progress. I think Round 1 goes to Oden. Why? First off, I’m a huge homer who has been retarded for the Blazers since I was old enough to make out basic shapes and the number 22 on the TV and second, Oden, once he settles down, simply has more tools on D and is the better inside played on both ends.

by ArbyOSU on Oct 28, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Bynum will win the matchup today

Greg will be too hyped up for his first game and get in early foul trouble.

Greg wins this matchup long term though.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Oct 28, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions  

What kind of "Weak Sauce " Homer would I be if I didn't vote for Oden?

The worst kind!

I hope that Oden first dunks on Bynum’s head and then Dunks Bynum’s Head!

Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
35:48 min, 9-16 FG, 6-7 FT, +14 2 Off, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 TO, 4 Stl, 1 BS, 24 Pts - LMA vs Sac 10-20-08

by LaMarvelous on Oct 28, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I refused to vote in that other poll (about who would win the game)

I can’t EVER “vote for” the Lakers. But in this case, I had to make it real: Bynum will probably get the best of the individual matchup with GO tonight. GO will be a nervous wreck at the start, and the refs may never give him a chance to get over those nerves. Plus, Bynum does have NBA experience.

Not to worry: long-term, G.O. should handle Bynum—and every other center out there—just fine. We should savor every single tough learning experience Greg and his teammates go thru this season. Because it’s all part of the process leading inexorably to DOMINATION.

"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla

by hurryup09 on Oct 28, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Who wins the jump?

I’m actually kinda geeked to see who wins the opening tip.

by tiesque on Oct 28, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Gotta be our guy

Unless he’s so nervous he commits his first foul on the jump ball…

"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla

by hurryup09 on Oct 28, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Small
Trade Drawer: The Big 5?
Kpavatar2_small
Not 5, not 6, not 7, not EVER - Junk with Heat poll
Small
Dissecting the Champions
Kitten_small
What Happened to the Junk Junk Drawer 5 12 12
Small
Batum and Salary - a Comp

Recent FanPosts

Duck_pot_small
View from Pounding the Rock
Duck_pot_small
View from Cannis Hoopus on Batum
450px-the_thinker__rodin_small
Top Free Agents: Centers
1_small
LMA or Dirk ?
Myvydas_small
Blazers Reportedly Interested in Any Current NBA GM/AGM. Anyone.

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recommended FanShots

Quick: Stern Says Blazers Not For Sale; More GM Interviews Coming
Freeman: Blazers Want To Bring Over Joel Freeland, Victor Claver

Recent FanShots

If you liked my SABAS Arvydas Sabonis video, here's my 2nd highlight video: MAGIC vs BIRD. Songs...
Good news for Seattle?
Would Houston Do This Trade?
Schwan analyzes Dragic versus Jack
Haynes: Batum's Agent Says No Waiting For Blazers
Valencia's GM: Victor Claver Will Stay In Spain Next Season
OKC exploits Andrew Bynum’s weakness
Ben Golliver helped us out at SB Nation Studios in New York with some recap and analysis of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis between the Heat and Pacers. Rumor has it he'll be our point of contact for the Lakers-Thunder series as well. Thanks Ben!

Also, BE denizens, am I correct to assume you all are pulling for the Thunder in that series?
OT, but the Onion does it again...

+ New FanShot All FanShots >


Editors

Kitten_small Dave

Headshotsmall_small Ben Golliver

Lead Moderators

Getfuzzy-satchel_small Timmay!

Bucky3_small Cablinasian

Authors

Plainlc_small Storyteller

Moderators

Lamb_small T Darkstar

Small douglast

Terryporter_small prezofdeath

Small usmcr3049

Lrg_magpie_small Corvid

Wallpaper_small geoffm