Greg Oden Likes to Party

by Dave on Aug 12, 2008 5:39 PM PDT Comment 57 comments

Sean Meagher at OregonLive has some great pics of Greg Oden's open workout today. I didn't have my glasses on, but I think one of them was of Oden on a porch step hugging Steven Hill.

Check it out here.

Also check this out. (Video)

And yet more stills.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Man the pictures excite,

dude is a freakin’ beast.

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by Zaron5551 on Aug 12, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The video is great, I am so hooked on Greg Oden news I can never get enough.

by BRoyInThe4th on Aug 12, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Props to KATU

for beating OLive and Blazers.com to the punch on the video.

There should be more coming soon from OL and hopefully more from Blazers.com as well.

by SpyderRyder on Aug 12, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A few more pictures

Here. You can click on any of those images for a larger picture. This is one of my personal favs. Here’s a classic mismatch.

by Lance Uppercut on Aug 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That mismatch is amazing

Man, Channing is a 6’11 240 lb power forward, and looks like a small small forward against Greg.

Odenied: Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...

by Norsktroll on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Channing looks to have put on some weight in the right places

by southern oregon on Aug 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That Channing picture is great

Remember, the last ten games of the season, Channing was one of the top rebounders in the league. He looks like just a kid in that picture, and in the KATU video, next to Greg.

Prediction: Channing’s agent will be instructed to agree an extension with the Blazers for peanuts, just so Channing never ends up having to defend Greg in the low post.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Aug 13, 2008 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I loved the big oop dunk

Rudy will be throwing those up every other play, if the Olympic games are any indication!

And if it’s Oden/LMA grabbing those passes instead of the Gasol Twins, it might work a lil’ better.

Oden sure is sweaty. He’s got two layers on at least, and maybe a skin-tight spandexy type thing as well. That’s good he’s working so hard because I dunno ‘bout you guys but I want him to get in good shape.

Patrick Ewing would sweat so much he’d have to change his entire jersey at halftime because it was soaked and gross. That’s the only thing I want Oden to have in common with Ewing, unless we’re winning and he’s exactly like Ewing. Right?

What?

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Aug 12, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great links

Thanks to Sean and Casey too. (Be sure you scroll down in Center Court to get the Rudy pics. They are pretty spectacular too.)

Bet Greg is glad to be out there at last. Just a couple more weeks till 5 on 5.

Steven Hill looks more civilized, but Steve Blake looks pretty scruffy. Wonder if his wife is visiting back home…

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by jorga on Aug 12, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Love the title

"I love Sheed. I wish he’d write a children’s book. Maybe he’d call it - How to $&%# Cuss Like a Big Boy."
--- tominhawaii on May 29, 2008 6:29 PM PDT

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by ptwnblzr on Aug 12, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't get it

What’s the reference? I don’t get the porch step thing either.

Maybe I’m tired, or dense…

Claire Redfield dunk shot: missed
Claire Redfield Off Rebound (5 REB)
Claire Redfield jump hook shot: made (26 PTS)

by rmcdougall on Aug 12, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yea my favorite part is when stevey gives greg a lil pat on the back after the huge oop on the third vid
seems like their really bonding

by blazerholic5 on Aug 12, 2008 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

my bad i replyed to the wrong thing

by blazerholic5 on Aug 12, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sitting here

Thinking I CLEARLY must have missed something, since your response didn’t help me at all!

Oh well :)

Claire Redfield dunk shot: missed
Claire Redfield Off Rebound (5 REB)
Claire Redfield jump hook shot: made (26 PTS)

by rmcdougall on Aug 13, 2008 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you scroll down on the main paige

you’ll find an interesting discution proposed by Ben titled Rebecca Haarlow likes to party. Read the article, and try not to scroll back up. Open the thread, and you’ll find very few if any comments discussing the topics offered in the post, as attention was given to the “controvertial nature” of the title, or to the base instinks of the voyer.

I dont get the porch step thing either

"I love Sheed. I wish he’d write a children’s book. Maybe he’d call it - How to $&%# Cuss Like a Big Boy."
--- tominhawaii on May 29, 2008 6:29 PM PDT

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by ptwnblzr on Aug 12, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haarlow is sitting on a porch step hugging a friend...

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 13, 2008 3:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mystery solved

I even read that article and those comments. Oh well…

Claire Redfield dunk shot: missed
Claire Redfield Off Rebound (5 REB)
Claire Redfield jump hook shot: made (26 PTS)

by rmcdougall on Aug 13, 2008 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry,

I should have warned you better

"I love Sheed. I wish he’d write a children’s book. Maybe he’d call it - How to $&%# Cuss Like a Big Boy."
--- tominhawaii on May 29, 2008 6:29 PM PDT

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by ptwnblzr on Aug 13, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have found 4 hidden videos of Greg Odens work out Ill try and post them on youtube

They are small clips from the archive link posted in one of these threads.

by BRoyInThe4th on Aug 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hidden videos?

where are you finding these? I need to break into the practice facility sometime tonight and just hole up there with a hand held camera until the season starts.

Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely.

"He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors," Frye said after giving up his share to Oden in the workout.

by chrischa on Aug 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll give you the links:

http://images.trailblazers.com/ssp_d…/album-417/lg/

http://images.trailblazers.com/ssp_d…/album-416/lg/

http://images.trailblazers.com/ssp_d…/album-415/lg/

http://images.trailblazers.com/ssp_d…/album-414/lg/

Click the FLV links and it will download the video, Use VLC player to watch them. I’m pretty sure I here Casey’s voice on them.

by BRoyInThe4th on Aug 12, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I get a 404 error for all of these

"I love Sheed. I wish he’d write a children’s book. Maybe he’d call it - How to $&%# Cuss Like a Big Boy."
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by ptwnblzr on Aug 13, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

more vids on blazers.com
http://trailblazerscentercourt.blogspot.com/2008/08/video-offseason-workout.html

by blazerholic5 on Aug 12, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Those were great videos

I highly recommend them. Thanks!

by JasonT on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

heres another from oregon live
http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2008/08/greg_oden_works_out_before_a_c.html

by blazerholic5 on Aug 12, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great videos

Three thoughts on those:
1. Those who got tired of the high pick and roll last year, you need to recognize that Nate was installing and developing a key part of this year’s offense. The pick and roll with Greg picking and rolling is devastating.
2. Channing is knocking down some long jumpers.
3. There was one play I really, really liked. Greg gets the ball on the block, and dishes out a clean, sharp pass to Channing on the other side of the court for a wide open long jumper (3?). If he’s making that pass, expect to see Martell, Steve, Jerryd, and Rudy moving without the ball and getting wide open looks. If he makes that kind of pass consistently, expect to see a lot of our offense run through Greg.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Aug 13, 2008 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

He still does look really exhausted though, especially compared to Hill who is sweating just as much but is walking and hopping around all the time with great ease, even more than Channing who also puts his hands on his knees at times.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 13, 2008 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My IE wont open any version of center court. :-(

But i did find this

"I love Sheed. I wish he’d write a children’s book. Maybe he’d call it - How to $&%# Cuss Like a Big Boy."
--- tominhawaii on May 29, 2008 6:29 PM PDT

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by ptwnblzr on Aug 13, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't like that Blake is developing a relationship with Oden

We got to trade that guy because even though he’s good at tossing alley oops up to Oden, he’s in the way of the development of Bayless and Rudy.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 13, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don´t worry. Oden´s friends are inmediately traded.

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by amlmart1 on Aug 13, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dave's a stinker. ;p

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by annthefan on Aug 12, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A couple of things

pop out of these videos and stills. Greg has really good hands; he handles crisp passing and can put the ball on the floor. Oh yeah, he’s also really strong. Channing Fry is a confident and happy human being, a great ambassador for Portland – with a smooth game. Finally, Steve Blake may be the most steely eyed and determined player on the team. He had a pro player year with Denver and followed up with solid play last year. Instead of cashing in he’s in the gym all summer practicing hard and developing his game. I’m not saying he’s the next Steve Nash but when I watch his steady play it’s obvious there’s no point guard problem for the Blazers. He’s the man. You disagree….

by oregonslee on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man...I thought Hill looked good in Summer League,

but next to Greg he looks like a little boy! (Especially with no beard!)

by Mike-Fu on Aug 12, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

call me naive

but who is Steven Hill and how did he get in there to play with the big boys??

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by saregister on Aug 12, 2008 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I could be wrong, but I think he is a former Arkansas player who the Blazers brought in

to work Greg out. I don’t know if he does it for experience, or if he gets paid or what though. I’m pretty sure he has zero chance of a roster spot…at least with us.

by Mike-Fu on Aug 12, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe he actually played at the University of Montana or Wyoming

by JasonT on Aug 12, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arkansas

Steven Hill is 2nd all-time in blocked shots at Arkansas.

Jerry Sloan is a complete and total smeg head.

by GustyJ on Aug 12, 2008 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oden is a beast

I was in Vegas and watched Steven Hill get the best of Hilton Armstrong. Now Hilton Armstrong is no small guy. But next to Hill he didn’t seem that intimidating. Watching Hill next to Oden, reminded me of when Rasheed would have to guard Shaq. And trust me, Hill is no small man. When Oden gets into shape he is going to demand a double team from almost all teams. Otherwise, he is going to destroy teams inside.

By the way, if you didn’t get a chance to watch the videos on the Blazers website that blazerholic5 linked earlier, I recommend them. It’s probably 10 minutes worth of video of the same practice. You really get a chance to see Channing Frye’s jumper. It looks good in case you’re wondering.

by JasonT on Aug 12, 2008 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We seem to be into nicknames.

Rex means king. Roy means king. For Greg may I suggest Kong.

I could be wrong now. But I don't think so!

by Kampeska on Aug 12, 2008 10:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wilt was Wilt

Shaq was Shaq, Russel was Russel, Jordan was Jordan

For some transcendent players the name is the brand, no additional hot sauce needed.

He will be Greg Freaking Oden.

by raoulduke on Aug 12, 2008 10:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Finally. Thank you.

by Mike-Fu on Aug 12, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oooohhhhhh...

I just read on Barrett’s blog, Roy is due in Portland later THIS WEEK and will “begin working immediately with Oden.” Oh my!!! I can’t wait to see how Roy and Oden play together….post it right away if you find it.

by JasonT on Aug 12, 2008 11:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whatever they are paying Steven Hill - it's not enough!

He is absorbing some serious punishment with almost zero chance to make the team.

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by lee3022 on Aug 13, 2008 12:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

The longer he sticks around, the more I think he’s going to fill that 15th roster spot. How much do we want Oden beating on Frye, LMA, and Przy?

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 13, 2008 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's going to get the royalties from all the "Oden Just Keeps Dunking On This Dude" posters

poor soul – but darn good dedication to the squad!

Ball Don't Lie

by bothteamsplayedhard on Aug 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They need to pay Przy some extra bucks

and fly him out here to get Oden used to playing a true defender…someone who can swat his ass on occasion.

If you're paddling upstream in a canoe and a wheel falls off, how many pancakes fit in a doghouse? None! Ice cream has no bones!

by Arby on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Hill and Channing are exactly what Greg needs right now. Greg isn’t ready for Joel yet, but he will be in a very short time. And after a few weeks up against Joel, the rest of the league won’t be ready for Greg. Ever.

Other people don't have as much practice at being wrong as I do -- HT, timbo

by jscot on Aug 13, 2008 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN reports on the story

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3532258

Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely.
“He favors dunking on your head, that’s what he favors,” Frye said after giving up his share to Oden in the workout.

Odenied: Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...

by Norsktroll on Aug 13, 2008 1:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Frye definitely has a future in broadcasting...

If he isn’t a color commentator at the very least when he retires, something went seriously wrong….

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 13, 2008 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

The more I read articles about him or with him in them, and add to that his blog, the more I love his personality. Such a great character.

If you're paddling upstream in a canoe and a wheel falls off, how many pancakes fit in a doghouse? None! Ice cream has no bones!

by Arby on Aug 13, 2008 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's my new sig now

I officially declare the days of Greg working out in secrecy and having to apologize for it over.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 13, 2008 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And fair warning

to all of those guys at 24-hour Fitness to beware! He’s coming for you, and this time he’s angry.

—Dave

by Dave on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The more I see of Channing

The more I think he’s a long-term keeper. He’s got a great work ethic, he’s in great shape and he’s smart both on and off the court. He’s a class-act all around and a great ambassador for the Blazers.

Plus he’s funny as hell.

by DonkeyShins on Aug 13, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang

I just had the opportunity to look at the photos from Casey’s blog because of a blockage at work. He’s big. I’m not even excited about Oden yet and those are some impressive photos. If he would just blog on his blog about no hot water, then I’m jumping on his bandwagon.

I’m concerned about him building a relationship with Frye and Blake. We need them in a trade with RLEC for that vet with playoff experience to get us over the hump. I don’t want KP to keep wounding Oden’s heart by trading away all his friends.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 13, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oden's friends

will be championship rings.

“I call this one Pointy and this one Pinky. Then there’s Righty and Lefty. I’m getting kind of bored so this year I think I’m going to go out and get Thumbo.”

—Dave

by Dave on Aug 13, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs