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Blazers C Greg Oden Says He Is Able To Run
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden posted the following update on his Facebook page.
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In LA right now working out. I ran the other day for the first time in awhile. Felt good!
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Update: Oden deleted the message at some point Thursday night.
Back in April, Oden said that running was "over 5 months away" so he would seem to be in the ballpark of being on schedule with his rehabilitation.
It has been roughly 11 months since Oden underwent his most recent microfracture surgery. Bill Duffy, Oden's agent, said in June that it could be January 2012 before Oden makes his return. That would equate to a 14-month rehabilitation process.
Oden appeared in an NBA game 13 months after he underwent microfracture surgery before his rookie season. It's difficult to compare the two injuries, though, because his most recent microfracture surgery took place while Oden was still rehabilitating from a fractured patella on the same knee.
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7 months ago
EagGolfer3
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09-10 LaMarcus Aldridge Mix
After few days of major frustration and multiple headaches with Movie Maker, I downloaded a Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD free trial and was able to finish. Very nice software. Was able to crop the excess around the video, and play around with some game audio as well.
It took a lot of work, but I'm really proud how it came out. Enjoy!
Credit to my little Bro, he had a hand in this as well.
almost 2 years ago
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Nicolas "Frenchy" Batum 09-10 Mix
A Mix I put together of our favorite Frenchman. Used Synergy for all clips. Nothing flashy, but thought you guys would like it.
It's only my second Mix I've made (you can view my Greg Oden mix at the link below...) so any feedback would be great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoOPOwQR1G0
Any Ideas on who to make one for next? I was thinking LMA. He get's no love when it comes to mixes I've noticed.
Nicolas vs. Belgium
Link to upload of France's game vs. Belgium from July 25th. Probably the best game Nic has played so far this summer (pretty weak comp though).
The uploads are split into 4 parts, this link will take you to part 1, and just click the tiny picture to the bottom left of the screen (the one with the two arrows pointing left) to continue through all 4 parts (two minutes into part 4 Nic goes to the bench for the rest of the game after making a nice pass to Johan Petro off the P&R for a lay-in so don't bother watching after that.)
Enjoy!!!
*Thanks go to "number 10", poster over at sportstwo.com's Blazers forum, for finding the link.
Guessing Game: Potential Homes for the "Buffet of Goodness"
by EagGolfer3 on Jun 20, 2009 11:10 PM EDT
on Blazer's Edge
via dimemag.com
As most of us Blazer fans know, Channing Frye is a Restricted Free Agent this summer. The overwhelming consensus is the Blazers will not match any offer for Frye and he will be gone next year. Channing just doesn't fit anymore with this team. His first year here actually was not that bad. He was in Nate's 9-man rotation backing up both the 4 and 5 spots and did a competent job, he even had some stretches of very good play.
This year has been a whole different story. Hampered by an unfortunate ankle injury just as traing camp was getting started after what was reported as a great offseason for Channing, he never was able to find his rythm. He soon fellout of the rotation that he was a part of last year and now was relegated to scraps as the 11th man on the roster. The problem with this is Frye's game is not one suited for spot minutes. He's a jump shooting big man who needs consistent minutes to get in the rythm and flow of the game to be effective.
So...what are the more realistic homes for Channing?
I came up with four (not really in order) that I see would be very plausible and are also good opportunities for Channing to get consistent minutes in hopes to restart his career that once seemed to be very promising after a solid rookie year in NY.
Current Frontcourt Rotation: PF- J. Smith/ Al Horford C- Al Horford / Zaza Pachulia / Solomon Jones
Marvin Williams is a RFA (Atlanta fans are not sure they'll retain him) and Zaza Puchalia is UFA, J-Smoove may be being shopped (although his contract makes it almost impossible for Atlanta to get equal value for him) so their is potential room for Frye if Atlanta thinks he fits, and I think he does. None of their bigs have reliable jumpers except Marvin who is primarily a 3 for Atlanta. He would be able to space the floor for Horford to do his work in the middle where he's most effective.
Current Frontcourt Rotation: PF- D. West / Peja Stojakovic / S. Marks C- Tyson Chandler / Hilton Armstrong
New Orleans is strapped for cash and lacks frontcourt depth, especially if they find a team to dump Chandler on. Channing frye gives them a cheap replacement that can back-up both the 4 and 5 much better that Hilton 'Super Scrub" Armstrong.
Current Frontcourt Rotation: PF- R. Lewis / Tony Battie C- Dwight Howard / Tony Battie / Marcin Gortat
Somebody is going to offer Gortat the full MLE so he is gone, which leaves only Tony Battie left to back up both Rashard and Dwight. With Tony Battie's age and injury history , that is a risky proposition for Orlando. Channing would a be an awsome fit in Orlando's system as he spaces the floor well for Dwight, as he's a better jump shooter than Battie.
Current Frontcourt Rotation: PF- Matt Bonner / Kurt Thomas C- Tim Duncan / Frabricio Oberto
Age and Injury issues are a problem for the Spurs frontcourt. Timmy D.'s knees have seen their better days so I'm sure they would like to limit his minutes in the regular season. Oberto just recently had minor heart surgery and is in his last year of his current contract which is not guranteed. San Antonio didn't take to well to Drew Gooden's selfishness on offense and his defensive incompetence, so maybe Channing Frye can be a better option for them.
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