NBA Fans Share Thoughts On Greg Oden Trail Blazers News

NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported an update on former Trail Blazers center Greg Oden.

Sept 29, 2009; Tualatin, OR, USA; Portland Trailblazers center Greg Oden (52) speaks with the media after workouts at the Blazers camp at their practice facility in Tualatin, OR. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-Imagn Images / Steve Dykes-Imagn Images

Greg Oden was the first pick in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Ohio State by the Portland Trail Blazers.

When Oden was on the floor, he was a player who showed a lot of potential.

However, injuries derailed his career.

Dec 16, 2011; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trailblazers center Greg Oden (52) poses for a photo during media day at the Rose Garden. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-Imagn Images / Craig Mitchelldyer-Imagn Images

On Thursday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported an intriguing update about the former Trail Blazers center.

Via Haynes: "Sources: Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden will visit Portland for first time in over a decade on Dec. 27 and will sit courtside with family on Dec. 28 when Trail Blazers hosts Dallas Mavericks. He’s expected to share his story with players and staffers on how he overcame some difficult obstacles."

Sources: Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden will visit Portland for first time in over a decade on Dec. 27 and will sit courtside with family on Dec. 28 when Trail Blazers hosts Dallas Mavericks. He’s expected to share his story with players and staffers on how he overcame some… pic.twitter.com/2gEcghDCeu

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) December 19, 2024

Many fans reacted to the report.

@Squirrellybear: "Greg Oden will always be in my heart. He belongs in Portland. We love you G.O.!"

Greg Oden will always be in my heart. He belongs in Portland. We love you G.O.! https://t.co/EQd71O3nen

— Jonathan Ellsworth (@Squirrellybear) December 19, 2024

@ecrnvv: "Welcome back blazers legend Greg Oden"

Welcome back blazers legend Greg Oden https://t.co/dJ4cB9ZXmI

— Mazen (@ecrnvv) December 20, 2024

@ryanpropz: "Always felt so bad for him. Such a clean traditional post game and unlimited potential. Glad he’s doing well for himself"

Always felt so bad for him. Such a clean traditional post game and unlimited potential. Glad he’s doing well for himself

— ryanpropz (@ryanpropz) December 19, 2024

@_Ali__B: "He was NOT a bust. When he played he was spectacular. One of the best college players ever. There’s a reason why people were debating KD or Oden"

He was NOT a bust. When he played he was spectacular. One of the best college players ever. There’s a reason why people were debating KD or Oden

— Ali B .علي بي (@_Ali__B) December 19, 2024

@dylon_swartwood: "Love that this is coming full circle. Never deserved the bust label. Never deserved the injuries. And definitely never deserved to be made to feel the way he did by the media."

Love that this is coming full circle. Never deserved the bust label. Never deserved the injuries. And definitely never deserved to be made to feel the way he did by the media.

— Dylon Swartwood (@dylon_swartwood) December 19, 2024

@train_abc: "One of the greatest college players ever"

One of the greatest college players ever https://t.co/jqouk1kSQz

— Nook (@train_abc) December 19, 2024

@amargreenberg: "HE WAS THE RIGHT PICK AT THE TIME"

HE WAS THE RIGHT PICK AT THE TIME https://t.co/UeBAT56b70

— Hadj Padj (@amargreenberg) December 19, 2024

Oden played three seasons for the Trail Blazers (and Miami Heat).

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.