The New Orleans Pelicans have been making moves this offseason, but one other move they should make is signing Greg Oden.
According to John Reid of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Pelicans have not extended a contract to Oden. The reporter did mention, however, that the team is very much interested in the former Portland Trail Blazer.
Oden hasn't played in an NBA game since the 2009-2010 season and his career has been famously riddled with injuries. Given the several years Oden has had off to rehab his knees, the former first-round pick has to be as close to 100 percent as he can be.
Given his years away from the game and his injuries, New Orleans can sign Oden for cheap and hope he pays off. For the Pelicans, signing Oden is as low a risk as buying a $1 lottery ticket. It's not much of an investment and has the chance of paying off.
Oden could become a solid backup to center Jason Smith who averaged eight points and close to four rebounds for New Orleans last year. Greg Stiemsma and Jeff Withey are the only other centers on the Pelicans' current roster.
Albeit in just two seasons, ...
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Greg Oden Would Be Wise Investment for New Orleans Pelicans
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