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

According to Akeem Glaspie of IndyStarSports, former NBA player Greg Oden is leaving the Butler coaching staff.

Mar 10, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes former forward Greg Oden honored during senior day before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joe Maiorana-Imagn Images

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).

Jan 15, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Miami Heat center Greg Oden (20) runs down the court after scoring against the Washington Wizards Girls in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 114-97. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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

Loved having Greg Oden on the staff and excited to see where he lands next! https://t.co/x5j13flNdT

— The Butler Way (@DawgsBy_90) September 13, 2024

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.

Sept 30, 2009; Tualatin,OR, USA; Portland Trailblazers center Greg Oden (52) listens to direction from lead assistant coach Dean Demopoulos during a workout at the Blazers camp at their practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-Imagn Images / Steve Dykes-Imagn Images

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.