Bippity10 wrote:I like Oden. At some point you have to get over where a player was selected in the draft and actually evaluate the player. I did not see superstar written on Oden, but he was turning into a very good player. If healthy, worst case scenario you have a tough rebounder that blocks shots, d's his postion well, makes the easy ones and is an overall intimidator. Not something to poo poo. We need that here.

It's obvious the guy is injury prone and it's a shame. He seems like a really good guy. Not sure I understand Cosmic's rationale behind hating him. Because other people hyped him? So if TMS says Cosmic is a demigod and it turns out that Cosmic is just a man, should I then hate Cosmic/

irrelevant. cosmic is a proven demigod.

Marv wrote:

Bippity10 wrote:I like Oden. At some point you have to get over where a player was selected in the draft and actually evaluate the player. I did not see superstar written on Oden, but he was turning into a very good player. If healthy, worst case scenario you have a tough rebounder that blocks shots, d's his postion well, makes the easy ones and is an overall intimidator. Not something to poo poo. We need that here.

It's obvious the guy is injury prone and it's a shame. He seems like a really good guy. Not sure I understand Cosmic's rationale behind hating him. Because other people hyped him? So if TMS says Cosmic is a demigod and it turns out that Cosmic is just a man, should I then hate Cosmic/

irrelevant. cosmic is a proven demigod.

You are right, I should have chosen a different example

Marv wrote:

Bippity10 wrote:I like Oden. At some point you have to get over where a player was selected in the draft and actually evaluate the player. I did not see superstar written on Oden, but he was turning into a very good player. If healthy, worst case scenario you have a tough rebounder that blocks shots, d's his postion well, makes the easy ones and is an overall intimidator. Not something to poo poo. We need that here.

It's obvious the guy is injury prone and it's a shame. He seems like a really good guy. Not sure I understand Cosmic's rationale behind hating him. Because other people hyped him? So if TMS says Cosmic is a demigod and it turns out that Cosmic is just a man, should I then hate Cosmic/

irrelevant. cosmic is a proven demigod.

Cosmic son of Odin? Or son of Oden? Hmm....

Not pretty.

While I understand guys like Bynum and Oden going in early and getting paid it seems like these young giants need to grow into their bodies more. Sure injuries can happen in college but there is less physical demand on these young guys there and MAYBE they can physically mature a bit more.

From a business stand point the NBA Im sure would prefer these guys break down in college before they invest a top pick in a kid. Its cruel but from that perspective true.

Im no fan of Oden but I like him enough and wish him a good recovery and that he can resume his career. His ESPN comercials were great.

The dude is like Benjamin Button!