Whose House?
This will be the first home game where Greg Oden is ready to play, and it should really be an incredible atmosphere. In order for it to truly be special, it is time to start the big fella.
Let's Imagine the buzz surrounding the RG...
The rumor begins to spread throughout the arena prior to the lineup announcements that Greg Oden will indeed be starting. Nobody can confirm nor deny... but the euphoric feeling begins to arise in the hearts of the Rose Garden faithful. Then, the lights go off... the music begins its arena thumping vibrations... the first four players are announced to rousing receptions... Blake... Roy... Batum... Aldridge... and then, a brief delay... the music builds... "At center, standing 7 feet tall, the big man in the middle, from thee ohio state university.... GREEEEEEEEEEEG OOOOOOODEENNN!!!!!" The crowd goes wild!! A standing ovation ensues... they're chanting "ODEN, ODEN, ODEN, ODEN!!!"... signs in the rafters declare "Oden '08, worth the wait!"... "odEn Shakes Portland's eNemies!" (ESPN... get it? ok, that was the best I could come up with)... "Put on your O face!"... "Oh-Yeah Greg Oh-den!". The crowd buzz will not die... the tip-off is approaching and Oden is making his very first tip at the Rose Garden in the regular season. The ref bounces the ball and declares "i'm going high, so let it get up in the air"... The excitement rises higher and higher and at the very tip of the ball's summit Oden is half an arms length above Drew Gooden, sending it back to Blake to begin the legendary career of Greg Oden at Portland's Rose Garden.
Yes, the crowd knows it. Brandon Roy is the leader of this team... but the Rose Garden is Greg Oden's house. It's his domain. Here, he will protect the paint. He will intimidate those who dare to contend. His first rim rockin' dunk will send the city into a 7.2 quake that will be felt for years and years to come. Greg Oden has arrived... and the fans will stand with a smile on their face... and grown men will pretend to choke or sneeze after Oden sends his first Rose Garden rejection into the 10th row, because a tear of joy will begin to surface.
This is Oden's house. Give him the keys to start the game... and set forth the incredible career that will follow.
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Oden Era
Nuff’ said.
The Oden Era, Day 512
by Heymoe on Nov 19, 2008 7:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Rudy > MJ
Enough with
Shaq,
Portland
Now has
ODEN
by Norsktroll on Nov 19, 2008 7:46 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
much better
Maybe I should make another edit and put that one in.
This could be a post all on its own, actually.
by mcmillion on Nov 19, 2008 8:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Wallace plays with LeBron now
Great post though.
by tominhawaii on Nov 19, 2008 7:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that would be Ben Gordon.
That’s ok though, fun thoughts. I will be at the game tonight, and would not be bummed if he doesn’t start. I can kind of see Nate pulling that out last minute though for Oden’s confidence.
Rudy for ROY
Campaign 08-09
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter." ~Rudy Fernandez
by twiggs on Nov 19, 2008 7:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I've already got tears of joy :' )
"If a doctor ever gives me six months to live, I want it in basketball time." - Marc Acito
by NBAstard on Nov 19, 2008 8:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Where's Garden of Oden when you need him?
Whoever was posting Oden up....was just stupid.
by Eventine
by prezofdeath on Nov 19, 2008 10:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it.
I think coming off the bench has been great for him so far. The crowd will go nuts when he comes in, regardless…could be a good momentum boost for the whole team.
by fart on Nov 19, 2008 1:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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