It has recently been reported that former NBA player Greg Oden is nearing a decision on which team to sign with. The San Antonio Spurs are one of teams that could possibly land the big man this offseason (via Jeff Goodman and Marc Stein of ESPN).
For those who aren't familiar with Oden, he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft and was picked one spot ahead of superstar forward Kevin Durant. Unlike Durant, Oden never really developed and a multitude of knee problems kept him from being able to step onto the court again.
After being drafted, he missed the entire 2007-08 season and only played in a total of 82 games from 2008 to 2010 before succumbing to even more injuries. He hasn't played in the league since.
However, that doesn't mean he can't play anymore and the Spurs have nothing to lose if they take a chance at signing him for a season.
Still a Young Center with Huge Potential
Putting injuries aside and looking at the big picture, Oden is a behemoth. He's a legitimate 7-footer, weighing around 250 pound, capable of pounding against the biggest and toughest centers in th ...
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Why the San Antonio Spurs Should Take a Chance on Greg Oden
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