Fans React To Latest Career News About Former NBA Star Greg Oden

Greg Oden most recently played in the NBA during the 2013-14 season when he was a member of the Miami Heat.
That year, he averaged 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 55.1% from the field in 23 games (six starts).
Following his playing career, Oden has gotten into coaching.
He was most recently an assistant for the Butler Men's Basketball staff.
According to Akeem Glaspie of IndyStarSports, Oden is now leaving Butler.
Via Glaspie: "Greg Oden leaving Butler basketball staff, Connor McCaffrey expected to replace him."
Greg Oden leaving Butler basketball staff, Connor McCaffrey expected to replace him.https://t.co/GaMLgMxfHJ
— Akeem Glaspie (@THEAkeemGlaspie) September 12, 2024
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
Via The Butler Way: "It's becoming a Family Business at Butler
Loved having Greg Oden on the staff and excited to see where he lands next!"
It's becoming a Family Business at Butler
— The Butler Way (@DawgsBy_90) September 13, 2024
Loved having Greg Oden on the staff and excited to see where he lands next! https://t.co/x5j13flNdT
Via @RobPeoni: "Sad to see this. Loved seeing Greg on the sideline. We’re the same age. Having him on the bench felt like a direct connection to my youth in a weird way."
Sad to see this. Loved seeing Greg on the sideline. We’re the same age. Having him on the bench felt like a direct connection to my youth in a weird way. https://t.co/RHSla2DzM0
— Rob Peoni (@RobPeoni) September 13, 2024
Via @MBled317: "Whatever Greg does next, he’ll be successful."
Whatever Greg does next, he’ll be successful. https://t.co/eyNdiczKmM
— Marcus Bledsoe (@MBled317) September 13, 2024
Via @steele_wheels: "Headlines I could not have ever predicted."
Headlines I could not have ever predicted. https://t.co/HRzA2NvRUe
— Wheels (@steele_wheels) September 12, 2024
Via @SkinnyBron: "Hope the legend Oden is okay ❤️"
Hope the legend Oden is okay ❤️
— Skinny Bron (@SkinnyBron) September 12, 2024
Via @dickeracing: "Lot of questions here but good luck to Greg. Nicest human ever. "
Lot of questions here but good luck to Greg. Nicest human ever. @butleru @ButlerMBB @ButlerAthletics
— Dicke Racing (@dickeracing) September 12, 2024
Via @RodCRoot: "Didn’t even realize he was at butler! I know players absolutely loved him at Ohio state."
Didn’t even realize he was at butler! I know players absolutely loved him at Ohio state. https://t.co/xmBeo8BDQd
— Rodney C. Root, CSCS (@RodCRoot) September 13, 2024
Oden was the first pick in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Ohio State by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Injuries derailed his career, and he was only able to play part of three seasons in the NBA.
His career averages were 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 57.4% from the field in 105 games.
Oden also appeared in nine NBA playoff games.