ODEN middle school photo
by NKing on Mar 13, 2009 2:48 PM PDT
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this is unreal, he must have dominated middle school basketball. I don't really know what else to say, except this photo makes me like Oden a little more. It's friday, work is done, go blazers. Can't wait to see the comments on monday of this picture. If anyone lives near mississippi st. check out the new bottle shop called Bridgetown bottle shop off of mississippi and shaver, the owners cool, always has the blazer game on during game days.
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No picture for me
just a blank square with a red “x” in the upper corner.
by usmcr3049 on Mar 13, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow he only looks like he is in his mid thirties there.
How tall do we think he is in this picture?
"Every time Troutlaw touches the ball, I pop an anti-anxiety pill."
by DaNoose on Mar 13, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over 6 foot, or the hall is very shallow
Does Greg wear contact lenses now? Maybe he doesn’t see the action on the court right ;-)
by Norsktroll on Mar 13, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he should sport the Kareem goggles.
"Every time Troutlaw touches the ball, I pop an anti-anxiety pill."
by DaNoose on Mar 13, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh absolutely
it could be his “thing”
"Travis has more hops than a bunny in a brewery. He elevates so high his seat doubles as a flotation device."
-Dave
by SabonisBonus on Mar 13, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has an old school type game
so I think it would be appropriate to rock the goggles.
by torsoheap on Mar 13, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe on throwback day
he can sport the Walton short shorts. That would be hillarious (sp?).
"Every time Troutlaw touches the ball, I pop an anti-anxiety pill."
by DaNoose on Mar 13, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Google is great.
You know you are in the internet right? You can check the spelling of your words before you post them. It’s called google.
by neBo503 on Mar 16, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got that laser surgery thingy
Can you imagine if that went wrong?
He’d look so awesome with Buck Williams style goggles. Oh well… he got Lasik.
Maybe his eyes will become a bust as well and my dream of Oden wearing goggles will come true.
Morty
by Mortimer on Mar 14, 2009 4:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT IS THAT 50 YEAR OLD DOING WITH THAT LITTLE GIRL?!?!?!
PERVERT,
…oh wait that is just Greg j/k
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by SpyderRyder on Mar 13, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oden punched that girl so hard in the face,
that you can’t even recognize her facial features like eyes, nose, and mouth anymore. Just a big glob.
He is the enforcer we are looking for, obviously.
Want more aggressiveness? Try less Baylesslessness.
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by prezofdeath on Mar 13, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
that oden looks like he wouldn’t hurt a fly…
"Travis has more hops than a bunny in a brewery. He elevates so high his seat doubles as a flotation device."
-Dave
by SabonisBonus on Mar 13, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's just that Oden goes for chickies with rather plain faces, it would seem...
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by timbo on Mar 15, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to school with a guy that was 6'1" in 6th grade...... Oden looks like he's more like 6'4" here.......
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Mar 15, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he must've gotten so many weird looks in middle school
People were probably like, did you just get back from college? And greg’s like, um I’m thirteen.
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by Claire on Mar 13, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
30?
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by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 13, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see the conversation now...
“Mom, I’d like you to meet my boyfriend, Greg.”
by Heizer on Mar 13, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The parents would know when it's time to talk about the birds and the bees
Because their daughter came home broken in half by an apologetic Greg Oden.
Mortimer, should maybe delete this joke.
by Mortimer on Mar 14, 2009 4:25 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 for having the balls to say it facing punishment
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 14, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this a "Of Mice and Men" reference
don’t worry. I got your back
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by Fund A Mental on Mar 16, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is amazing.
Thanks for this REC
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Sign Nate Robinson RFA
Win Championship !
by Air Norv on Mar 13, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didnt Greg say
that he was terrible in middle school… like he couldnt even hit a layup or somthin? How????
by raging WebTed on Mar 13, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
probably REALLY goofy
it’s hard being coordinated when you grow like that. You’re not comfortable in your body yet.
"Travis has more hops than a bunny in a brewery. He elevates so high his seat doubles as a flotation device."
-Dave
by SabonisBonus on Mar 13, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had 6'8 13 year olds on my teams before
It’s like watching a baby giraffe,a drunk baby giraffe, taking it’s first steps. More rapid growth = Less co-ordination.
by Se Hace La Vista Gorda on Mar 13, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ADORABLE
That’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
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by Jumbo on Mar 13, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they should really put a date on this pic
cause i think the glasses prove that he is as old as he looks. I mean those are straight from the 50’s.
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by phillyduck23 on Mar 13, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, amazing
Greg was a huge beast. Man, I thought my middle school years were awkward. Can’t imagine what it’d be like for dudes like Gregory Wayne.
He has to 6’5" here.
by EazyRider on Mar 13, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a cutie. I think Greg is a good looking guy.
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by annthefan on Mar 13, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mother of god
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
by bowdown on Mar 13, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
silly
hes a boy.
Father of God
It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog. -PostingandToasting
by GreatOden'sRaven on Mar 14, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How the hell did he fit into those middle school seats
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
by CroRupt on Mar 13, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can imagine why Oden is enjoying all the young ladies and parties. I don't really think he would have been invited to ANY parties during middle school.
...
by BR7formvp on Mar 13, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course he did, who do you think bought the alcohol???
Considering many call him a bust and injury prone and never amount to anything. If he plays one more game this regular season, he will have played one more game than any time in bynums career, the one non-playing year excepted. Yet NO ONE in LA complains about Bynum being injury prone, all they ever do is talk about how they can’t wait until he comes back.
I think some of it is that Portland remembers Bowie, and secondly that donkeys always REMIND us of that when they talk trash and it angers us that Oden cant prove them wrong until he is healthy. - GreatOden'sRaven
by maid tu rek on Mar 13, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He was prolly the BMOC
He likes ladies and parties because he is 21 and any healthy 21 year old should like ladies and parties.
Is that really a mystery? I doubt he’s making up for lost time, Greg Oden would have always been popular.
Morty
by Mortimer on Mar 14, 2009 4:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a good thing this dude is good at basketball
because he’s a freak.
by northwestj on Mar 13, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
saraveza's
a good bottle shop too- projects blazer games on the back wall, too- let’s go packers! (and north portland blazer fans)
by gnated4 on Mar 13, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look how long his arms are!!
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by TwoDeep on Mar 13, 2009 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too
They’re like two long cables extending from his shoulders. Ridiculous.
by JasonT on Mar 13, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People forget/don't notice
Because he’s so buff, but his arms are as long or longer than LMA’s.
LMA is just skinny so his arms look lankier.
Oden has an incredible body. Tailor made by God to dominate the NBA. It’s why we knew his name when this picture was taken.
Mort
by Mortimer on Mar 14, 2009 4:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mort...
Oden has an incredible body. Tailor made by God
I just have to ask, is that you in the pic next to him? You sure seem smitten by him a little. Just a little.
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by Blazer on Mar 16, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how much beer he bought in his formative years
Considering many call him a bust and injury prone and never amount to anything. If he plays one more game this regular season, he will have played one more game than any time in bynums career, the one non-playing year excepted. Yet NO ONE in LA complains about Bynum being injury prone, all they ever do is talk about how they can’t wait until he comes back.
I think some of it is that Portland remembers Bowie, and secondly that donkeys always REMIND us of that when they talk trash and it angers us that Oden cant prove them wrong until he is healthy. - GreatOden'sRaven
by maid tu rek on Mar 13, 2009 10:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Oden:
not getting carded since c. 1999
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by postup on Mar 13, 2009 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This pic only proves what we already knew about Greg.
He likes the white meat.
"- It was "mascot night" at the Rose Garden, which apparently translates to a dozen inflatable versions of various NBA mascots being chased around the arena by Portland's "Blaze", which is some breed of rapist dog."
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by lethaldose on Mar 13, 2009 10:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
She needs a ladder to reach his mouth.
...
by BR7formvp on Mar 14, 2009 12:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look closer, that’s Steve Urkel with a 5 year old.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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by Blazer1342 on Mar 14, 2009 6:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course he dominated playing against little girls.
People have been cajoling him to pick on somebody his own size forever.
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by LaughingJon on Mar 14, 2009 8:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Canzano wrote an article
Saying he wanted to Believe Oden wanted to play against men. He really did, Greg.
It was condescending and belittling and arrogantly written, but it made Oden switch to a boys league, and the rest is history.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Mar 14, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks so young there. I'd guess arund 24,25ish.
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by Net Ranger on Mar 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, it was close, I didn't know wether to flag or rek
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by maid tu rek on Mar 15, 2009 3:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was nasty and it made me lol
Are you following me camera guy? That's why I don't do 360 dunks anymore.
by Dragline on Mar 15, 2009 3:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another photo ...
Man, I wish I had the photo of him as the “team manager.” Dude was the tallest in the picture … and he wasn’t even playing. I think it was for Sarah Scott in Terre Haute, Ind. I worked with a guy who was his coach … and there is a team photo on his desk. Greg Oden, team manager.
by PTB Tested on Mar 15, 2009 6:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
5 o'clock Shadow
It seemed the guys with 5:00 shadows always dominated us peachy-faced young’uns in middle school sports. The Cvitanovich boys were powerhouses. Greg looks like he has to keep a rechargable razor in his peechee.
Also, look at how huge his hands are… can you imagine lifting those meaty mitts over your head for a lay-up even once a game? Forget that crap, I’m throwing bounce passes and getting my lanky butt out of the way.
by FlyingOutlaw on Mar 16, 2009 2:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna woop your a--!
-Shad
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by NBAstard on Mar 16, 2009 6:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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