[vincesanity82]

Who said Greg Oden wouldn't play in any games this season? It appears G.O.D.E. spent Wednesday night at Portland gym, likely getting picked first. One of the guys Oden played with (luckysonofaNutterButter) posted about the experience at BasketballForum.com; Jason Quick of The Oregonian caught wind and checked with the team, who confirmed. Coach Nate McMillan did not seem pleased.

"Young guys," McMillan said, shaking his head. "Right now, these young guys don't know their value. That's part of growing up and maturing. In a couple of years he will understand how stupid that was. I understand it, because I've done it. You are a pro, you want to walk into a building like that and feel good about yourself, you know, play with some guys. You don't move hard, you know, just shoot some jump shots ... yeah, I've done it. But we just have to remind him, especially in his situation, where he is coming off an injury. That ... that, you just can't do that."

Oden Plays Pick-up, Gets Busted - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Lefty Noob]

Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid. What if he would've got reinjured? Wow... poor, poor judgment on his part.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid. What if he would've got reinjured? Wow... poor, poor judgment on his part.

especially in a pickup game, where its more physical..verry stupid..

[bears9]

I play pick-up games at rec centers, and let me just, say: Damn Greg, why couldn't you've been in Chicago last weekend. That was bad.