Post by silverbullet97 on Nov 12, 2008 12:49:39 GMT -5
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Fifteen days after leaving his NBA debut with a foot injury, Trail Blazers center Greg Oden could be ready to return. The No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft practiced Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday's game at Miami. From The Oregonian:
After the 90-minute practice, Oden reported no pain in his foot, while his teammates and head coach all said there is no doubt that the 7-footer is ready to play.
The only thing left in the way between Oden playing against the Heat tonight was a positive report from Oden after he awakens this morning.
"Have to see how it feels when I wake up tomorrow," Oden said. "But I felt good today."
If Oden does play, [coach Nate] McMillan said he will probably continue to start Joel Przybilla and bring Oden off the bench. The only way he won't use that tactic is if [athletic trainer Jay] Jensen determines it is best for Oden to play while he is still loose from warmups.
"My thing right now would be to bring him off the bench for awhile - not just for a game, but for awhile," McMillan said. "I won't put a time frame on how long that is."
McMillan said he has been contemplating bringing Oden off the bench for "some time" and he likes the vision of Oden playing alongside Rudy Fernandez, Travis Outlaw, Sergio Rodriguez and Channing Frye.
Fifteen days after leaving his NBA debut with a foot injury, Trail Blazers center Greg Oden could be ready to return. The No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft practiced Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday's game at Miami. From The Oregonian:
After the 90-minute practice, Oden reported no pain in his foot, while his teammates and head coach all said there is no doubt that the 7-footer is ready to play.
The only thing left in the way between Oden playing against the Heat tonight was a positive report from Oden after he awakens this morning.
"Have to see how it feels when I wake up tomorrow," Oden said. "But I felt good today."
If Oden does play, [coach Nate] McMillan said he will probably continue to start Joel Przybilla and bring Oden off the bench. The only way he won't use that tactic is if [athletic trainer Jay] Jensen determines it is best for Oden to play while he is still loose from warmups.
"My thing right now would be to bring him off the bench for awhile - not just for a game, but for awhile," McMillan said. "I won't put a time frame on how long that is."
McMillan said he has been contemplating bringing Oden off the bench for "some time" and he likes the vision of Oden playing alongside Rudy Fernandez, Travis Outlaw, Sergio Rodriguez and Channing Frye.
