Wurider05 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 They are already putting him in the hall of fame and giving him multiple championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdunkndunk Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'm not quite that sold on any rookie before he plays his first game, but I'm fairly certain that if Oden stays healthy he's a can't miss prospect. I think his offense and athleticism is more NBA-ready than people think. People say it will take him a few years to make an impact but I don't believe that. Now...multiple championships and the Hall of Fame? I think it's likely, but I'm not ready to book it as a 100% certainty. Anything could happen, and sometimes centers are prone to having their careers cut short or marginalized by chronic injuries. But I think he's an all-star for sure and I think he'll be closer to a hall of famer than he will be to a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncthompson11 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 His defense and rebounding will always be a force in the NBA. We know he has a good offensive game, but if he can translate that to the NBA he will be a hall of famer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted June 30, 2007 Moderators Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Quote: They are already putting him in the hall of fame and giving him multiple championships. I am totally sold on Oden but there are plenty of HOFers without a ring. He hasn't earned anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWhite Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 He's great, and he'll be an All Star for years to come... but that doesn't always translate into championships. Look at Ewing or Mourning (before he became a backup) for proof. Can't miss centers can get you to the party, but you better have a great complimentary player to put you over the top. Maybe Roy or Aldridge is that guy, maybe not. Who knows at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurider05 Posted June 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Quote: He's great, and he'll be an All Star for years to come... but that doesn't always translate into championships. Look at Ewing or Mourning (before he became a backup) for proof. Can't miss centers can get you to the party, but you better have a great complimentary player to put you over the top. Maybe Roy or Aldridge is that guy, maybe not. Who knows at this point? They would not have won the championship if it wasn't for Zo's defense. Shaq couldn't guard a chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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