[外電] Oden And The Internet: A Brief Interview With Greg Oden
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Oden And The Internet: A Brief Interview With Greg Oden
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We're proud to announce a Hardwood Paroxysm exclusive. Thanks to our very
supportive relationship with Yardbarker, we landed a brief interview with the
Big Chill himself, Greg Oden. He was kind enough to agree to trade emails
with us about his return to action, blogging, and how he likes the nickname
that we gave him. It's a brief interview, no doubt because he was so busy
with getting ready to destroy the entire NBA and grasp its power in his
gigantic hand. You can read Greg's blog exclusively at Yardbarker.
No seriously, he actually answered these things, we're not making them up.
This time.
HP: First off, how's the knee? What percentage would you say you're back to?
How much would you say you're "back to normal"?
GO: The knee is feeling great. And let me say, I’m not giving out
percentages. I’m not sure if I’m back to where I was because my weight is
different from when I started. I’m heavier now so we’ll see. I’m still
working on it, as I haven’t played in a year.
HP: Do you feel like that with the year off you were forced to take with
injury, there's even more pressure on you to perform in what will essentially
be your rookie season? How do you approach that kind of a challenge?
GO: I feel like I’m going into my rookie season. Because of the experience I
received traveling, I feel I’ll be able to handle the pressure better.
HP: The Trailblazers were a good team even before they drafted you. Since
then they've added a ton of talent, including Jerryd Bayless and Rudy
Fernandez. With that kind of talent, you guys are primed for not only a good
season, but a likely playoff run. Have you and your teammates discussed goals
for the upcoming season, and if so, what are they?
GO: There hasn’t been any discussion yet because I haven’t seen a bunch of
my teammates. They have yet to return to Portland from their summer break.
HP: Who have you built the best relationship with on the Blazers? Who do you
hang out the most with?
GO: Well, last season I had the closest relationship with Josh McRoberts, but
he got traded. An then after Josh, it was Taurean Green, but he got traded
also (laughs). But it’s cool because I get along with all my teammates.
HP: What's been the coaching staff's attitude towards your recovery and
progress towards next year?
GO: They’re excited for me and our team. They see me as a good piece to
improve our already good team. They’ve been behind me 100%.
HP: In the time you've had to develop and work with the coaching staff, have
you added anything else to your game?
GO: I’m trying. I’ve been shooting a lot so I’d say I’ve added more of a
jumpshot, somewhat.
HP: You've been blogging for Yardbarker, and yours is one of the most popular
blogs our network has. Do you like having that kind of connection with your
fans and the opportunity to share things about your life?
GO: Yes, I enjoy blogging. It’s something that I can do to keep my fans up
to date. I write a couple stories and that gives me a have a chance to
communicate with fans. Plus, sometimes they comment and I can reply to them.
HP: Stephon Marbury got a head tattoo a few weeks ago, with his logo. I've
been asking every NBA player I interview this, would you ever get a tattoo on
your head? And let's assume you did decide to. What would you get?
GO: First of all, I’d never get a tattoo on my head. If I did, I probably
get some crazy design that would like I had cornrows over my entire head.
HP: Our blog has given you a new nickname. Due to your extremely personable
and laid back demeanor and your ability to settle down an opponent's pace
with a massive dunk, we've nicknamed you "The Big Chill." Is that nickname
cool with you?
GO: Um, I’m not a huge fan of The Big Chill. I used to be called The Big
Freeze (but I don’t remember why), Odie and G-O. I like G-O the best. (Ed.
Note: Well, you better get used to it, Greg, because not only are we sticking
with it, we're promoting it. It's not a nickname. It's a movement.)
HP: What are you most looking forward to about the season?
GO: Playing. Just playing.
We want to thank Greg for the interview, and we wish him luck this season
(even though we're keeping the nickname. Big Chill FTW!). Special thanks to
Alex Rofman at Yardbarker for help with this interview.
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