Here is video of Greg Oden getting dunked on. However, I see this as a plus, and a step in the...

Here is video of Greg Oden getting dunked on. However, I see this as a plus, and a step in the right direction. He was slightly out of position and an attempted block would have almost positively meant a foul. So, rather than an attempted block and a foul, Greg recognized his presence in the game is more important than a chance to stop two points. Let me know what you think. Am I off my rocker?

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Psh, don't listen to Chris Webber.

Jumping and attempting to block that would have been futile and only resulted in a reputation foul at best. Not much he could have done about that.

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by Arby on Nov 7, 2009 9:15 AM PST reply actions

I agree, I’m glad he moved out of the way. It would have been a foul anyway. Unless he just pummeled Jefferson and stopped everything all together.

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by GUnit on Nov 7, 2009 9:18 AM PST reply actions

Great play by Oden

If Oden went for a block, there was probably about a 10% chance he would have made it. The other 90% was a foul. I’d rather have Oden in than get a block against Jefferson.

by robrun2 on Nov 7, 2009 9:21 AM PST reply actions

I was surprised GO wasn't called for a foul

Greg had both hands on RJ’s waist, if his intent was to let Jefferson score, he should’ve not made any contact.

The fact that Crawford and the other refs didn’t call an “and one” on this play could be a sign that Oden is starting to get the benefit of the doubt, and that’s a good thing for Blazer fans

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by two4larue on Nov 7, 2009 9:39 AM PST reply actions