Greg Oden knows he'll never be able to live up to the modern-day Bill Russell comparisons he heard while in high school. He's just glad to be setting foot back on a basketball court—especially after doctors recommended he walk away from the game for good.
The newly minted Miami Heat center spoke with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Ira Winderman this week, marking the first in-depth interview he's given since joining the defending champs. The 2007 No. 1 overall pick opened up about his individual expectations, team expectations and what it means to play with LeBron James.
He also spoke of advice he's received of late, amid talk of multiple knee surgeries and personal problems. According to the former Ohio State star, one conversation with a doctor last year stood out.
"After that surgery in 2012, my last surgery, the doctor said, 'Just be a regular person, go live life. Be a regular person,'" Oden said. "'You would be perfectly fine walking out of this place and not have to worry about any rehab or anything.'"
Oden heeded his doctor's advice for all of about two weeks. Bu ...
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Greg Oden’s Doctor Recommended He Retire After Last Knee Surgery
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